Bill > PR26-0538

This resolution, the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Denise Blackson Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a formal document from the Mayor of the District of Columbia nominating Denise Blackson for a two-year term as an interim commissioner on the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners. The DCHA is the public agency responsible for providing affordable housing in Washington, D.C. This nomination is made in accordance with specific District laws, including the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999. The Mayor's letter to the Council of the District of Columbia highlights that Ms. Blackson is being nominated for a position requiring experience as a housing voucher holder, a key requirement for ensuring the perspective of those who use housing assistance is represented on the board. The resolution also includes biographical information about Ms. Blackson, detailing her previous service on the DCHA Board since 2022 as a resident commissioner, her leadership roles in resident councils, and her community outreach work, indicating her qualifications and commitment to housing issues within the District. The Mayor is requesting the Council's prompt consideration and confirmation of this nomination.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0538