Bill > PR26-0074

This resolution confirms Vinoda Basnayake's appointment as Chairman of the Commission on Nightlife and Culture in Washington, DC, a position he was originally appointed to in 2020 by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The resolution highlights Basnayake's professional background, which includes being the founder and CEO of Versus Equity, a multi-vertical lifestyle brand, and having previously served as a partner at Nelson Mullins LLP and an associate at Patton Boggs. He has received numerous professional honors, including being named one of the Most Influential Washingtonians Under 40 and a Top Lobbyist. Basnayake has significant experience in government relations, international public policy, and has served on various boards and committees, including DC Vote and the Asian American Pacific Islander Victory Fund. The resolution includes a legal sufficiency review from the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which certifies that the appointment is legally unobjectionable. Basnayake is a Ward 4 resident with a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a business degree from Georgetown University.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0074