Real Estate Commission Elizabeth Blakeslee Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Reappoints Elizabeth Blakeslee as a licensed DC real estate broker to the Real Estate Commission through Dec 13, 2028, sustaining regulatory oversight.

Roundtable on PR26-0593

Summary of PR26-0593: Real Estate Commission Elizabeth Blakeslee Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to confirm the reappointment of Elizabeth Blakeslee as a real estate broker licensed in the District of Columbia and as a member of the Real Estate Commission (REC), established by DC Official Code § 47-2853.06(h) and redesigned as the Real Estate Commission by Mayor’s Order 2009-11.

The term of the appointment would run through December 13, 2028.

Key provisions and changes

Official Confirmation: The Council is asked to confirm Elizabeth Blakeslee’s continued service on the Real Estate Commission.

Designation and Role: Blakeslee would serve as a real estate broker licensee representative on the REC, participating in regulatory oversight and governance of real estate practice in DC.

Term and Continuity: The appointment is for a fixed term ending December 13, 2028, aligning with similar confirmations for other REC members listed in the same round (e.g., David Bediz, Carol Calomiris, Anthony Graham, Damayra Moses Perez, Patrice Richardson).

Administrative actions: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution would be transmitted to Blakeslee and the Mayor.

Who is affected

Elizabeth Blakeslee: Reappointment to the Real Estate Commission as the licensed real estate broker member from Ward 2 (Massachusetts Avenue area, DC).

The Real Estate Commission: Continues to operate with its current composition, including Blakeslee’s ongoing participation in regulatory decisions affecting DC real estate professionals and consumer protections.

Procedural and timeline details

Introduction and referral: PR26-0593 introduced by Chair Phil Mendelson and co-sponsored by the Mayor.

Roundtable and hearings: A public roundtable (PR26-0593) is scheduled for May 21, 2026, as part of a set of related REC confirmations. The Housing Committee will hear testimony (written or live) and consider the nomination.

Public involvement: The Council invites public testimony, with time limits (4 minutes for most witnesses; 5 minutes for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners). Written testimony is also encouraged.

Effective date: The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Legal sufficiency: The Mayor’s Office has completed a legal sufficiency review, deeming the resolutions unobjectionable.

Additional context

This confirmation is part of a broader round of REC confirmations for 2026, reflecting ongoing governance and oversight of DC real estate practices.

Supporting documents emphasize Blakeslee’s long-standing involvement in real estate, mentoring, leadership roles in DC area Realtor associations, and community service.

Overall, PR26-0593 is a routine confirmation to maintain experienced representation on the Real Estate Commission, ensuring continuity in regulatory oversight of real estate professionals in the District.