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PR 26-0673

Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Monte Monash Confirmation Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Monte Monash as a member of the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board through May 7, 2028.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0673

Summary: Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Monte Monash Confirmation Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0673)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a confirmation resolution to appoint Monte Monash to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCB) of the District of Columbia.
  • It states that Monash would fill a vacant seat previously held by James Short for the remainder of an unexpired term ending May 7, 2028.
  • The nomination is submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser and follows the DC Confirmation Act process.

Key provisions and changes

  • Sec. 2: Confirms Monte Monash’s appointment as a member of the ABCB, with the term ending May 7, 2028.
  • Sec. 3: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Sec. 4: Establishes that the resolution takes effect immediately.

Nominee profile and qualifications

  • Monte Monash is described as a Washington, DC-based consultant and founder/president of Monash Advisory Group, LLC.
  • The profile highlights experience in government affairs, public relations, business development, communications, stakeholder engagement, and branding.
  • Notable background includes leadership roles in prior public and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on government relations and community engagement.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree from Mount Vernon College in Washington, DC.
  • The nomination package includes biographical information and a professional background intended to demonstrate qualifications for service on the ABCB.

Who would be affected

  • The ABCB would gain one new member, Monte Monash, taking over a seat vacated by James Short.
  • The appointment affects governance of alcohol and cannabis regulation in DC, including licensing, enforcement, and policy implementation administered by the ABCB.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson on April 24, 2026.
  • Action history shows the bill was referred to the Committee on Public Works and Operations on May 5, 2026, following introduction.
  • As a confirmation resolution, the bill follows the DC Council’s confirmation process for independent board appointments.
  • The Mayor’s legal sufficiency review completed (April 13, 2026) confirms no legal objections to the resolution.

Additional notes

  • The resolution is titled: “Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Monte Monash Confirmation Resolution of 2026.”
  • The document includes a formal letter from Mayor Bowser nominating Monash and a legal review indicating the measure is unobjectionable.

Overall, PR 26-0673 is a straightforward confirmation of a board appointment intended to fill a term on the ABCB through May 2028, with standard procedural steps for Council confirmation and transmission of the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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