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PR 26-0595

Real Estate Commission Anthony Graham Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirm Anthony Graham as a DC Real Estate Commission member to fill a vacancy for the remainder of 2026 and a full term through 2029.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0595

Overview

PR 26-0595, titled the Real Estate Commission Anthony Graham Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a DC Council resolution to confirm Anthony Graham as a real estate broker licensed in the District to serve as a member of the Real Estate Commission (REC). The appointment fills a vacant seat formerly held by Frank Pietranton. The term is for the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 13, 2026, with a subsequent full term ending December 13, 2029.

Purpose and Intent

  • To appoint and confirm Anthony Graham as a licensed real estate broker in the District to the Real Estate Commission.
  • To fill a vacancy on the REC and continue the Commission’s governance over real estate licensing and related regulatory functions.

Key Provisions and Details

  • Nominee: Anthony Graham, a licensed real estate broker with multiple licenses in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and extensive professional experience in real estate brokerage, compliance, and policy.
  • Position: Real estate broker licensed in the District, member of the Real Estate Commission (the PRB that operates as the REC post-2009 redesignation).
  • Term:
    • Unexpired portion of the current term ending December 13, 2026.
    • Second term to end December 13, 2029.
  • Vacancy: Fills the seat previously held by Frank Pietranton.
  • Official action: The Mayor’s nomination, with a proposed Council resolution to confirm the appointment, as required by the Confirmation Act of 1978 and related DC laws.
  • Procedure: The Council’s confirmation process is acknowledged; the resolution directs the Council to confirm the appointment and transmit the result to the Mayor and nominee.

Who is Affected

  • Anthony Graham: The primary beneficiary, gaining a seat on the Real Estate Commission.
  • Real Estate Commission (REC): Gains a new member whose background includes brokerage leadership, regulatory compliance, and policy experience.
  • Real estate licensees and the public in DC: Indirectly affected through potential influence on REC decisions, policy oversight, licensing standards, disciplinary processes, and regulatory guidance.
  • Frank Pietranton: Former seat holder; vacancy is being filled.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 20, 2026, by Chairman Phil Mendelson (co-sponsor).
  • Confirmation process: Pursuant to the Confirmation Act of 1978 and DC law, the Council will consider and vote to confirm.
  • Public hearing: A roundtable is scheduled (per the Committee on Housing notice) including PR26-0595 among other related REC confirmations, with a May 21, 2026, roundtable and subsequent public testimony as part of the overall intake for REC confirmations.
  • Next steps: If confirmed, the appointment takes effect for the remainder of the current term (ending December 13, 2026) and a subsequent term (ending December 13, 2029).

Supporting Context

  • The nomination is accompanied by biographical information highlighting Graham’s experience in real estate, compliance, NMTC (New Markets Tax Credit) programs, and policy advocacy (notably as Public Policy Chair for DC REALTORS®).
  • The Department of the Mayor’s Office and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments oversee the nomination and appointment process, with legal sufficiency reviewed and certified by the Mayor’s General Counsel.

Summary

PR 26-0595 seeks DC Council confirmation of Anthony Graham as a Real Estate Commission member to fill a vacancy, for the remainder of a term through 2026 and a subsequent term through 2029. The nomination emphasizes Graham’s extensive real estate and regulatory experience, with public processes including a roundtable and testimony as part of the confirmation timeline.

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

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