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Board of Zoning Adjustment Ruthanne G. Miller Confirmation Resolution of 2003
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Chairman Linda W. Cropp at the request of the Mayor

A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

To confirm the appointment of Ms. Ruthanne G. Miller. to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Board of Zoning Adjustment Ruthanne G. Miller Confirmation Resolution of 2003".

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Ms. Ruthanne G. Miller
3305 35th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
(Ward 3)

as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment, established by section 8 of An Act providing for the zoning of the District of Columbia and the regulation of the location, height, bulk, and uses of buildings and other structures and of the uses of land in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; D.C. Official Code § 6-641.07), replacing Anne Mohnkern Renshaw, whose term ended September 30, 2002, for a term to end September 30, 2005.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, each to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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Ruthanne G. Miller

3305 35th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Phone (202)362-6432
Fax (202) 686-9548
E-mail RGM55@aol.com

Objective Apply background and experience in District of Columbia legal and community affairs to work for resolution of neighborhood planning and development issues in the District of Columbia.

Bar Admission District of Columbia, 1982

Legal Experience: Planning and Zoning

2002-present Cleveland Park Historical Society - Vice president for Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Counsel and advocate on behalf of organization on historic preservation and zoning issues

2000-2001 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C - Chair and Member
Coordinated dialogue and forged cooperation from all sectors of the community in evaluating development plans, assessed plans within the context of the zoning laws of the District of Columbia and the Comprehensive Plan. Presented recommendations to governmental agencies regarding development plans, preservation of open spaces and improved traffic designs and safety patterns.

Legal Experience: General

2001-present Green Spaces for D.C. - Legal Counsel and Board Member
Drafted public/private partnership agreement with the District; counsel organization on D.C. regulatory affairs and non-profit issues

1994-2001 Pro Bono Practice - Solo Practitioner
Represented individual clients in family law, child abuse and neglect, and homeless issues

1984-1994 District of Columbia Office of the Corporation Counsel Civil and Public Works Divisions - Assistant Corporation Counsel D.C.
Litigated a variety of jury and non jury cases on behalf of the District of Columbia, including negligence, breach of contract, Superfund, asbestos, labor, insurance, housing, discrimination, review of agency decisions, personnel and prisoner suits. Counseled Public Works Department officials on environmental, transportation, and procurement issues; drafted comprehensive lease retail and restaurant space in municipal office building.

1982-1984 United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Atomic Safety and Licensing Review Board - Judicial Clerk to Administrative Judges

1980-1981 United States Environmental Protection Agency, Pesticides and Toxic Substances Enforcement Division - Legal Intern in Litigation Section

Community Work

2001-2002 John Eaton Elementary School - Local School Restructuring Team Community Member
1996-98 Auction Co-Chair

1997-98 Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Macomb Playground Planner and Fundraiser

Education

1981 J.D., Antioch School of Law, Washington, D.C.
1978 B.A., cum laude, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Ct.

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