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William Christopher Smith, Jr., Confirmation Resolution of 2004
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ANTHONY A. WILLIAMS
MAYOR

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:

Christopher B. LoPiano
312 Highview Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Ernest McDonald Skinner
229 Rock Creek Church Road. N.W.
Washington, D.C'. 20011
(Ward 4)

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;

Marilyn Melkonian
2915 Dumbarton Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20007
(Ward 2)
Robert David Youngentob
10020 Counselman Road 
Potomac. Maryland 20854

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;

Loretta Tate
220 54th Street, S.E. 
Washington, D.C. 20019
(Ward 7)
Leslie A. Steen
3001 Veazey Terrace, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)

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;

John K. Mcllwain
1737 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20009
(Ward 2)

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;

Oramenta F. Newsome 
9308 Spring Water Path 
Jessup, Maryland 20794

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;

Beverly J. Wilbourn
1615 Myrtle Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012-1129
(Ward 4)

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;

Stanley W. Sloter 
9112 Vendome Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
William Christopher Smith, Jr.
1312 Beachview Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21403

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;

Adrian Glenn Washington 
1925 Shepherd Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)

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;

Robert H. Pohlman
1815 Monroe Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20010
(Ward 1)

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;

Yvonne Clary
1361 Half Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20024
(Ward 6)

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;

Robert L.E. Egger
1822 Park Road, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20010
(Ward 1)
Alice M. Rivlin
2838 Chesterfield Place, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)
Jeffrey H. Gehman
1.916 Westchester Drive
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902-3561
John H. McKoy
1306 Holly Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012
(Ward 4)
Walter David Watts
1629 Webster Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)
Bessie Estelle Swann
18300 Charity Lane 
Accokeek, Maryland 20607
Lessie Powell Evans
4247 Colorado Avenue, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)
Gilberto Cardenas
4849 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., #424 
Washington, D.C. 20008
(Ward 3)
Nan P. Roman
3817 Legation Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20015
(Ward 3)

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;

Patrick M. Costigan
622 Constitution Avenue, N.E. 
Washington, D.C. 20002
(Ward 6)

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

Lori E. Parker
2647 15th Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20009-4603 
(Ward 1)
Stanley Jackson
52 Brandywine Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20032
(Ward 8)
Ellen M. McCarthy
3905 Morrison Street, N. W. 
Washington, D.C. 20015-2944
(Ward 3)
Theodore N. Carter
510 N Street, S.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20024-4503
(Ward 2)
Michael P. Kelly
427 Whittier Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20012
(Ward 4)
Milton J. Bailey
5808 16th Street, N.W. 
Washington, D.C. 20011
(Ward 4)

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 

AAW/edl

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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. 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.
1312 Beachview Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21403

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.

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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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