Real Estate Commission David Bediz Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms David Bediz as DC Real Estate Commission member and property manager, filling the unexpired term to 2026 and a full term to 2029.

Roundtable on PR26-0592

Summary: Real Estate Commission David Bediz Confirmation Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0592)

Purpose and intent

This resolution seeks to confirm the appointment of David Bediz to the Real Estate Commission (REC) of the District of Columbia.

Bediz is nominated to fill a vacant seat formerly held by Joseph Borger, for the remainder of the unexpired term ending December 13, 2026, and for a subsequent term ending December 13, 2029.

The nomination is made by Mayor Muriel Bowser under the DC Confirmation Act framework.

Key provisions and changes

Sec. 2: Confirmation of David Bediz as a property manager licensed in the District and as a member of the Real Estate Commission.

Fills the vacant REC seat previously held by Joseph Borger.
Term details: unexpired term to end December 13, 2026; subsequent full term to end December 13, 2029.

Sec. 3: Transmittal requirement

Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution must be transmitted to the nominee and to the Mayor.

Sec. 4: Effective date

The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Who is affected

Primary: David Bediz, the nominated individual, who would serve as a property manager licensed in DC on the Real Estate Commission.

Secondary: The Real Estate Commission itself, the Board of Real Estate (as redesignated by Mayor’s Order 2009-11), and the broader DC real estate community that the REC regulates.

The nomination affects governance and regulatory oversight of real estate professionals, particularly in property management practice in DC.

Background on nominee

David Bediz is described in the nomination materials as a licensed property manager and salesperson, founder of the Bediz Group.

Experience includes leadership roles with local REALTOR associations (GCAAR and DCAR) and background in investment, property management, sales, and consulting since the early 2000s.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts and History from Duke University.

The materials include a biographical section and an overview of professional qualifications to support suitability for REC membership.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction: PR 26-0592 introduced by Chairman Mendelson on March 20, 2026.

Roundtable: A public roundtable is scheduled for May 21, 2026, as part of the Committee on Housing’s consideration of PR 26-0592 and other related Real Estate Commission confirmations.

Location: John A. Wilson Building, with virtual attendance options.
Public participation: Testimony opportunities and deadlines (sign-ups by May 19, written testimony encouraged).
Record closure for the hearing set for June 4, 2026.

Action history indicates subsequent committee roundtable occurred on May 21, 2026, with the roundtable and hearing processes continuing as part of confirmation proceedings.

Additional context

This bill is part of a broader slate of Real Estate Commission confirmations (PRs 26-0592 through 26-0597) being advanced by the Council, with public notice and testimony opportunities coordinated by the Committee on Housing.

Supporting documents include the Mayor’s legal sufficiency review, which found the nomination unobjectionable.