PR 25-0803 — Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board David Meadows Confirmation Resolution of 2024

MURIELENROLLED BOWSERORIGINAL MAYORA MayRESOLUTION 10,25-692 2024IN TheTHE HonorableCOUNCIL PhilOF MendelsonTHE ChairmanDISTRICT CouncilOF ofCOLUMBIA theOctober District29, of2024 ColumbiaTo Johnconfirm A.the appointment of Mr.

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InRESOLVED, accordanceBY withTHE sectionCOUNCIL 2OF ofTHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the Confirmation“Alcoholic ActBeverage ofand 1978,Cannabis effectiveBoard MarchDavid 3,Meadows 1979Confirmation (D.C.Resolution of 2024”.

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OfficialThe CodeCouncil §of 1-523.01),the andDistrict pursuantof toColumbia D.C.confirms the appointment of:

Official Code § 25-201, I am pleased to nominate the following individual:

David Meadows K Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 (Ward 8) for appointment as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, fillingestablished a vacant seat formerly held by RemaD.C. Wahabzadah, for a term to end May 7, 2028.

Enclosed,youOfficial willCode find§ biographical25-201, informationfor detailing the experience of the above-mentioned nominee,together with a proposedterm resolutionto toassisttheCouncilend duringtheMay confirmation7, process.2028.

I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.

Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information.

Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Mayor 2 ~ at the request ofthe Mayor 5 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION 8 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To confirm the appointmentofDavid Meadows to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the "Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board David Meadows Confirmation Resolutionof2024".

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The Council ofthe District ofColumbia confirms the appointment of:

Mr.

David Meadows K Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 (Ward 8) as a member ofthe Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, established by D.C.

Official Code§ 25-201, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Rema Wahabzadah, for a term to end May 7, 2028.

The Council ofthe District of Columbia shall transmit a copy ofthisof this resolution, upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office oftheof the Mayor.

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DA VID MEADOWS PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A position that combines my experience and knowledge of local and national political campaigns with strong media relations and community outreach organizing.

years of direct participation in national and local Democratic Party politics with strong emphasis in International Labor Union organizing and national LGBT advocacy arenas.

Has a close and personal relationship with members of the DC City Council and their staff.

Fully developed relationships with local and national media outlets.

Management skills and staff analysis that creates higher productivity and profit.

Creative, organized, highly motivated, multitasking and detail-directed problem solver.

Respected leader within the District of Columbia's LGBT community, Central Labor Council and Democratic Party.

SKILLS Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, Graphics and Design Windows XP2 Jonas Country Club Designs Software Excel certified WORK HISTORY 03/2011 to 11/2020 Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor Council Of The District Of Columbia –Washington, DC Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance reviews to establish and enforce policies and procedures for office functions.

Developed and advanced legislative priorities while conducting leadership of council committee oversight responsibilities and budget analysis and completions.

Served as Councilmember's principal contact with business, not for profit, and community members and organizations.

11/2007 to 03/2011 Executive Director DC Democratic Party Directed and implemented the DC Democratic Party's Delegate Selection Plan and Caucus elections, DC Democratic State Conventions, DC Democratic platform and annual Kennedys/King Dinner Organized the DC Convention Delegation operations Run day to day operations of the DCDSC office Coordinated Community outreach activities working closely with DC Elected officials and staff, community organizations and advisory neighborhood commissioners Serves as spokesperson for the party and draft all press releases Developed strong relationships with national and local media Democratic Party liaison to the office of the Mayor and DC Council Developed and maintains current DCDSC website.

01/2006 to 10/2007 Political Consultant New Columbia Consulting –Washington, DC Provided professional management service for campaigns and organizations including policy, voter identification and data base management, media relations, event planning, fundraising and staff management Clients include the Linda Cropp for Mayor campaign, Kwame Brown for Council, Mendelson for City Council, Capitol Stonewall Democrats, and Comcast DC.

01/2005 to 01/2007 Events Director National Democratic Club Work with Members of Congress and their staff to create, prepare and produce events/fundraisers ranging from 20 to 1,000 attendees including theme, style, and food and beverage for a private club In-depth knowledge of employee management, operating procedures, scheduling, payroll, billing and member account management Responsible for day to day operations and facility upkeep while managing a staff of 20 employees Responsible for marketing and outreach.

EDUCATION A College of Southern Maryland - MD Thomas Stone High School - Member Of National Honor Society POLITICAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DC Democratic Sate Committee, elected Committeeman, 1998-present Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, past President, 2004-2006, Vice-President, 2002-2004, Treasurer, 2000-2002, Secretary, 1998-2000.

Ward 6 Democrats of Washington, DC, President, 1998-2000, Treasurer, 1996-1998 Gore/Lieberman Delegate and 2016 Clinton/Kaine Alternate Delegate at Democratic National Convention National Pride at Work, AFL-CIO, Founding Board Member, 1998-2000 National Stonewall Democrats, Founding member, 1996-present Mayor Anthony Williams LGBT Advisory Committee, member, 1998-2006 REFERENCES Hon.

Anita Bonds, Councilmember, Council of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC Kurt Vorndran, Legislative Director, NTEU, Washington, DC Dr.

Patricia Elwood, Washington, DC Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments John A.

Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004 David Meadows Mr.

David Meadows has an extensive history working in D.C.