Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force
Ernest McDonald Skinner Confirmation Resolution of 2004
PR 15-757

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March 12, 2004

The Honorable Linda W. Cropp 
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Suite 504 
Washington. D.C. 20004

Dear Chairman Cropp:

In accordance with section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), which established the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, I am pleased to nominate the following persons for appointment:

as members of the Task Force, representing banking or financial service institutions, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the for-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the non-profit housing production community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, with expertise in housing policy from the academic or nonprofit community, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the philanthropic community, for a term to end l - year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the employer-assisted housing provider, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as members of the Task Force, representing the multifamily property owner community, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing the residential real estate profession, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that advocates for the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing for lower-income households, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing low-income tenants, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as citizen representative members on the Task Force, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in;

as a member of the Task Force, representing an organization that provides supportive housing services including housing counseling, financial management, in-kind assistance, or legal representation, for a term to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn in; and

as members of the Task Force, representing government agencies, including independent housing agencies, for terms to end 1-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominees, together with proposed resolutions to assist the Council during the confirmation process.

I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of these nominations for confirmation. Please do not hesitate to contact me should the Council require additional information.

Sincerely,
Anthony A. Williams 
Mayor

Enclosures 

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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 Mr. Ernest McDonald Skinner to the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the "Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force Ernest McDonald Skinner Confirmation Resolution of 2004".

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

Mr. Ernest McDonald Skinner
229 Rock Creek Church Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)

as a member of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force, established by section 2 of the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Temporary Act of 2003, effective December 9, 2003 (D.C. Law 15-52), representing banking or financial services institutions, for a term to end I-year from the date a majority of the first members are sworn-in.

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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ERNEST McD. SKINNER

229 Rock Creek Church Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011
Business, 202-879 -6870
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Profile

Senior executive with world's leading financial services company who has earned a reputation as a bridge builder between the streets and the corporate suites. Equally adept as leader or team player, my focus has been to leverage and work hard on community relationships, thereby providing the climate to project my company as a leader in community development. lending, social investments/ grants, services and technical assistance. In the process, I have developed strong links with key local and national community and civic organizations, especially those serving low-to moderate-income individuals and ethnic groups.

Citibank, F.S.B. (Mid-Atlantic Region), October, 1986 - Present 
Community Development Director

Manage the external affairs activities of the bank to position institution at forefront of community development in marketplace and to support bottom-line business objectives. Organize and chair the CRA Cabinet, ensuring full participation of business managers responsible for mortgage, small business and consumer credit to maintain a sustained focus on profitable and flexible products to serve low-to moderate-income individuals through direct sales, telesales, and wholesale channels. Maintain contact with regulators, community activists, and the media and keep current on legislative initiatives which might adversely impact the bank's ability to merge, open new offices or consolidate existing businesses. Coordinate the charitable giving activities of the local consumer bank consistent with corporate objectives, Articulate and follow through on fair lending values and approaches as the bank experiments with a plethora of new ways to bank.

Citicorp, New York, 1975 - September, 1986 
National Community Affairs Officer

Built understanding with senior and line managers of the role affirmative housing and neighborhood development lending activities play in reaching low-to moderate-income households. Established network of contacts at the community and regulatory agency level to allow for two-way communication and created leadership role for Citibank in community development as we expanded across the USA.

Neighborhood Economic Development Specialist

Planned and implemented program to help local businesses in Flatbush to increase their financial resources - including loan packaging and financial management consulting to small retailers. Interfaced with City, State and Federal agencies, and Citibank lending unites to provide tax incentives, technical assistance and special loans.

Assistant to Deputy Staff Director of Process -- Summer Jobs for Youth

Coordinated the evaluation of the SJFY/82 program. Directed interviewing of selected sample of approximately 20,000 program participants. Supervised 11 interviewers. Assisted Deputy Staff Director to manager Neighborhood Campaign through Citibank's branch system, Resulted in 4,500 job pledges. Addressed organizations in all boroughs on behalf of SJFY/82 program. Developed newsletter of Neighborhood Campaign.

Country Desk Officer for Sub-Sahara Africa

Provided in-depth expertise on Sub-Saharan countries as contact point for customers approaching Citicorp at Head Office. Maintained contact with U.S. suppliers of equipment and technology to projects throughout Africa. Prepared country studies for use in evaluating requests for country exposure limit increases.

Housing Development Corporation of the Council of Churches, 1974-1975

Comptroller
Responsible for all financial matters and MIS reports.

Education/Professional Training