Council of the District of Columbia

Business & Economic Development Additional Committee Meeting
2023-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold an Additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

Proposed Resolution 25-0178, the “D.C. Hebrew Language Charter School d/b/a Sela Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2023″
Proposed Resolution 25-0193, the “Washington International School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2023”
Bill 25-0188, “The Volunteers of America, Inc. National Service Center Relocation Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-0034, the “Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

Health Additional Committee Meeting
2023-05-31 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold an Additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

B25-0034 – “Expanding Access to Fertility Treatment Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

5.31 CHLTH Committee Meeting Notice

Health Public Roundtable
2023-05-31 13:15 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR25-227 – “Board of Massage Therapy Cary Bland Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-228 – “Board of Massage Therapy Johanna Brooks Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-229 – “Board of Massage Therapy Maisha Goss-Johns Confirmation Resolution of 2023”
PR25-230 – “Board of Massage Therapy Regina McLinden Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register at http://bit.do/HealthHearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 29. Testimony is limited to 3 minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the
proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrannge@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

5.31 REVISED CHLTH Masage Thearapy Board Nominees Notice

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable (CANCELLED)
2023-06-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor has Cancelled this Public Roundtable.
Notice of Cancellation - Public Roundtable on Senior Food Delivery Services1

Legislative Media Briefing
2023-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Office of Chairman Mendelson
Council of the District of Columbia
MEDIA ADVISORY
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN MENDELSON TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE MEDIA BRIEFING.
WHO/WHAT:
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will hold a Media Briefing to preview the Council’s regular Legislative Meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 6, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to discuss major actions to be taken at next week’s Legislative Meeting and Committee of the Whole meetings.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-06-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.6.23, COW Agenda_ADDITIONAL

Legislative Meeting
2023-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
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– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

FINAL June 6, 2023 LEG agenda

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-06-07 09:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Provision of Out of School Time services, generally
Bill 25-36, “Out of School Time Special Education Inclusion and Standards Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email cow@dccouncil.us or contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-4865.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.7 COW Public Hearing OST and SPED, Bill 25-36

Transportation & the Environment Roundtable
2023-06-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

“Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Better Bus Network Plan”

Members of the public are encouraged to submit written statements that will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be emailed to the Committee at cote@dccouncil.gov. Please indicate that you are submitting testimony for this hearing in the subject line of the e-mail. The record will close at the end of the business day on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.8 TE Public Roundtable on WMATA Better Bus Network Plan

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2023-06-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-0136, the “Golden Triangle Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-0149, the “Friendship Heights Business Improvement District Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-0056, the “Dram Shop Clarification Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-0280, the “Workers and Restaurants are Priorities Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify remotely or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify must register by email to BusinessEconomicDevelopment@dccouncil.gov by
5:00 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.8 CBED Public Hearing Notice - Rescheduled

Health Public Oversight Hearing
2023-06-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Boards:

Board of Dentistry
Board of Optometry
Board of Respiratory Care
Board of Professional Counseling
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

Those who wish to testify must register at http://bit.do/HealthHearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 6. Those representing an organization will have 5 minutes to speak. All other witnesses will have 3 minutes to peak. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.8 CHLTH POH on Health Professional Licensing Boards

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2023-06-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-42, the “Grounds for Divorce, Legal Separation, and Annulment Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-44, the “Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Amendment Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, Committee Manager to the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, at least 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing at (202) 724-8058 or via e-mail at judiciary@dccouncil.gov; witnesses will receive information on how to join the hearing at that time. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation, or requiring sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the hearing, which is June 1, 2023. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests; however, requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled and alternatives may be offered.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.8 JPS B25-42 (Grounds for Divorce) and B25-44 (Vulnerable Youth Guardianship) REVISED

Legislative Meeting
2023-06-13 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
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– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

June 13, 2023 additional LEG agenda

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2023-06-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Early Childhood Educator Equitable Compensation

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023. Testimony is limited to 4 minutes. Less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email cow@dccouncil.us or contact Raleigh Lancaster, Senior Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-7130.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.13 COW ECE Pay Parity - REVISED

Executive Administration & Labor Public Hearing
2023-06-14 10:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25- 0026 – Pay Range Act of 2023
B25-0140 – Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2023
B25-0194 – Pay Scale and Benefits Disclosure Amendment Act of 2023

Persons who wish to testify are requested to either email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone the Committee at (202) 724-8198, at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation and title, if any. Each witness will receive an individual Zoom invitation for the hearing in a separate e-mail. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.14 EAL Draft_Wage Transparency Hearing Notice_

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2023-06-15 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-0152, the “Reparations Foundation Fund and Task Force Establishment Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify in-person, virtually, or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify in-person or virtually must register by Monday, June 12, 2023 at 5:00p.m. here: https://forms.office.com/g/gALBrxFASa.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.15 CBED Revised Public Hearing Notice

Transportation & the Environment Additional Committee Meeting
2023-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold an additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

B25-0115, the “Electric Bicycle Incentive Program Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.16 Additional Meeting Agenda

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable (CANCELLED)
2023-06-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor has Cancelled this Public Roundtable.
CEAL Cancellation Notice 6.16.23 Public Roundtable

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable
2023-06-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

The Office of Youth Programs within the Department of Employment Services (DOES)

Persons who wish to testify are requested to either email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation, and title. Each witness will receive an individual Zoom invitation for the hearing in a separate e- mail. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.16 EAL Public Roundtable on DOES-OYP

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2023-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.20.23 - COW Agenda_REGULAR

Legislative Meeting
2023-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Legislative Meeting.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

June 20, 2023 additional LEG agenda

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-06-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

Provision of school nursing services
Bill 25-278, “School Student Vaccination Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System1 at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please email cow@dccouncil.us or contact Raleigh Lancaster, Senior Legislative Counsel, at (202) 724-7130.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.22 COW School Nurses and B25-278 COVID Vaccine Hearing Notice

Business & Economic Development Oversight Roundtable
2023-06-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold an Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Implementation of the District Integrated Financial System (DIFS)

Witnesses are encouraged to submit their written testimony in writing in advance to BusinessEconomicDevelopment@dccouncil.gov. To be included in the record, please indicate that you are submitting testimony for this roundtable in the subject line of the e-mail. The record for this roundtable will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.22 CBED Roundtable Notice

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable
2023-06-22 13:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

Department of Employment Services (DOES)

Persons who wish to testify are requested to either email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation, and title. Each witness will receive an individual Zoom invitation for the hearing in a separate e-mail. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.22 EAL Revised DOES First Source and Unemployment Insurance

Housing Additional Committee Meeting
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing will hold an Additional Committee Meeting on the following Legislation:

B25- 0045, the “Banning Associations from Banning Youth Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0074, the “Fairness in Renting Clarification Amendment Act of 2023”

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.22 COHO Additional Meeting

Executive Administration & Labor Public Roundtable
2023-06-26 10:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

The Board of Elections

Persons who wish to testify are requested to either email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone the Committee at (202) 724-8198, at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation, and title. Each witness will receive an individual Zoom invitation for the hearing in a separate e-mail. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.26 EAL Roundtable Notice - Board of Elections

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-06-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-145, the “Opening of Streets and Designation of Opened Streets in Square S-5868, S.O. 22-01486, Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2023.1 Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Blaine Stum, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.26 COW Hearing on Bill 25-145

Transportation & the Environment Public Roundtable
2023-06-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Anacostia High School
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

“Creating a Sustainable Green Workforce in the District”

Members of the public who are not invited to testify orally at the roundtable may provide written testimony, which will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements should be
emailed to the Committee at cote@dccouncil.gov. Please indicate that you are submitting testimony for this roundtable in the subject line of the e-mail. The record will close at the end of the business day on Friday, July 11, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1

6.27 TE Public Roundtable on Green Jobs

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2023-06-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-291, the Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023
B25-247, the Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act of 2023

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.27 JPS Hearing Notice - B25-291, B25-247 (REVISED)

Judiciary & Public Safety & Public Works & Operations Joint Public Hearing
2023-06-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety & the Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-135, the “Illegal Dumping Enforcement Amendment Act of 2023”

The Committees invite the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, Committee Manager to the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, at least 24 hours prior to the start of the hearing at (202) 724-8058 or via e-mail at judiciary@dccouncil.gov. Witnesses will have the option to testify in-person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they contact the Committee Manager. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation, or requiring sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the hearing, which is Tuesday, June 20, 2022. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests; however, requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled and alternatives may be offered.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18

6.27 JPS PWO Hearing Notice - B25-135
