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ANTHONY A. WILLIAMS MAYOR March 12, 2004 The Honorable Linda W. Cropp 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, Enclosures AAW/edl 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. William Christopher Smith, Jr., 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 William Christopher Smith, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 2004". Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of: Mr. William Christopher Smith, Jr. 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 multifamily property owner community, 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. W. Christopher Smith, Jr. Chris Smith is the chairman and chief executive officer of William C. Smith & Co., Inc., a Washington, DC-based multidisciplinary real estate firm. The company has provided integrated real estate services to the Washington metropolitan area for over 30 years. In complement to its development and brokerage arms, the firm currently owns and/or manages a portfolio in excess of 10,500 units of residential real estate. Mr. Smith began his career with the firm in the construction group and worked in finance before launching the development arm of the business in the early 1980's. Under his direction, the company has become a District of Columbia industry leader in the rehabilitation and revitalization of challenged neighborhoods. While enhancing its portfolio of market rate housing, William C. Smith & Co. has concurrently focused on developing affordable multi-family communities. With a lifelong commitment to community service, Chris Smith has fostered a culture within William C. Smith & Co. of improving the quality of life for residents of the District. The company and its employees routinely volunteer time and resources to build playgrounds, beautify neighborhoods, and provide recreational opportunities for DC families. In 1997, Chris was instrumental in forming a non-profit organization, Building Bridges Across the River, which is spearheading an effort to build an arts and recreation center in Southeast Washington. Mr. Smith holds a real estate brokers license in Washington, DC, and the State of Virginia. He sits on the board of directors for Building Bridges Across the River, DC Builders Industry Association, Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, the Metropolitan Washington Builders' Council, the Housing Alliance of Washington, DC, the Historic Charles Street Renaissance Corporation, the Fannie Mae DC Partnership Advisory Council and LISC. William C. Smith & Co. Inc. 1220 L St. NW, Ste. 300 - Washington, DC 20005 202-371-1220 |
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