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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. Jeffrey H. Gelman 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 Jeffrey H. Gelman Confirmation Resolution of 2004". Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of: Mr. Jeffrey H. Gelman as a citizen representative 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), 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. JEFFREY H. GELMAN
1620 L Street, N.W., Suite 900 EXPERIENCEGREENSTEIN DELORME & LUCHS, P.C., January 1992 - Present, Washington, D.C., Partner Regional and national representation of lenders and developers in all aspects of financing, acquiring and developing commercial and residential properties, including office buildings, hotels, shopping centers, apartment buildings, condominiums and cooperatives, and warehouses. Engaged in the practice of finance and development law, housing law, commercial law, corporate and partnership law, business law, environmental regulations, mortgage-backed securities transactions, commercial and multifamily mortgage conduits, structured/securitized financing transactions, and various local and Federal housing and financing programs, including programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Government National Mortgage Association. GREENSTEIN DELORME & LUCHS, P.C., February 1989 - December 1991, Washington, D.C., Associate Attorney POHORYLES & GREENSTEIN, P.C., January 1986 - January 1989, Washington, D.C., Associate Attorney Regional and national representation of lenders and developers in all aspects of financing, acquiring and developing commercial and residential properties, including preparation and negotiation of loan documents, sales contracts, leases, condominium documents, partnership and corporate documents, construction contracts, easements, covenants, and title insurance commitments and policies. Prepared and closed multifamily apartment loans under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's coinsurance program. Experienced in all aspects of real estate settlement practice. SUSMAN & DUFFY, P.C., August 1984 - December 1985 New Haven, Connecticut, Associate Attorney Engaged in transactional real estate and commercial litigation practice. Performed real estate and loan closings, zoning applications and appeals, and corporate formation and planning. Conducted foreclosure, bankruptcy, unfair trade practice, contract dispute, and business tort litigation, including pleading, discovery, motion practice, case evaluation, trial preparation and settlement negotiation. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW STUDENTS, August 1983 - May 1984, IN COURT PROGRAM - CRIMINAL DIVISION, Washington, D.C., Student Litigator Represented indigent persons accused of criminal misdemeanors before the District of Columbia Superior Court. Performed client and witness interviewing, investigation, discovery, plea bargaining, pretrial release, arraignments, and motion, status, and sentence hearings. NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION, May 1982 - May 1984, Law Clerk/National Representative, Washington, D.C. Law clerk to the Director of Negotiations. Represented the Union in successful arbitration with the Internal Revenue Service. Researched and drafted legal memoranda, arbitration and Unfair Labor Practice briefs, complaints, stipulations, and commentary on proposed federal regulations. EDUCATION
THE NATIONAL LAW CENTER, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
CLARK UNIVERSITY
BAR ADMISSIONS
Connecticut, November 1984 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association (Sections on Real Property,
Probate and Trust Law; Business Law; Forum on Affordable Housing and
Community Development Law) RECOGNITION
Recognized by the District of Columbia Council
(Resolution No. 10-782) for leadership in community service (October
4, 1994) APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
Chair, Housing Committee, District of Columbia Building
Industry Association, 1995 - Present.
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