District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

District Of Columbia Council Bill PR25-0387 Compare Versions

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	September 18, 2023
4	4	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
5	5	Chairman
6	6	Council of the District of Co
7	7	lumbia
8	8	John A. Wilson Building
9	9	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
10	10	Washington, DC 20004
11	11	Dear Chairman Mende lson:
12	12	In accordance
13	13	with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
14	14	142;
15	15	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § § 25-201(a) , and 2 5-206, I
16	16	am pleased to nominate the following individual:
17	17	Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr.
18	18	Oates Street, N.E.
19	19	Washington, DC 20002
20	20	(Ward 5 )
21	21	for
22	22	reappointment as a me mber of the Alcoholic Beverage and Can nabis Board , for a term to end
23	23	May 7 ,
24	24	2027.
25	25	Enclosed
26	26	you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
27	27	nominee,
28	28	together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
29	29	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
30	30	Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
31	31	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
32	32	Sincerely,
33	33	Muriel E. Bowser 1
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50	50	thairma~ Phil Mendelson
51	51	at the request
52	52	of the Mayor
53	53	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
54	54	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
55	55	18 To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr. as a member of the Alcoholic
56	56	19 Beverage and Cannabis Board.
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58	58	21 RESOLVED, BY COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
59	59	22 resolution may be cited as the "Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Bobby Cato, Jr.
60	60	23 Confirmation Resolution of 2023".
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63	63	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
64	64	26 Mr. Bobby Cato, Jr.
65	65	27 Oates Street, N.E.
66	66	28 Washington, DC 20002
67	67	29 (Ward 5)
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69	69	31 as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, established by D.C. Official Code
70	70	32 §§ 25-201(a) and 25-206, and in accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978,
71	71	33 effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-142; D.C. Official Code§ 1-523.01), for a term to end
72	72	34 May 7, 2027.
73	73	35 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
74	74	36 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
75	75	37 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
76	76	Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
77	77	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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81	81	Bobby Cato, Jr.
82	82
83	83	Bobby Cato, Jr. is a real estate consultant for Coldwell Banker
84	84	Realty, and has served in roles from investment specialist to
85	85	principals in the industry for nearly a decade.
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87	87	Mr. Cato has developed and implemented several public-private
88	88	partnership community engagement campaigns and programs in the
89	89	Washington, D.C.- area and other metropolitan cities around the
90	90	country. He has launched successful campaigns for the Weather
91	91	Channel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service,
92	92	Samsung, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A, Staples, and South West
93	93	Airlines. In addition, Mr. Cato has years of experience producing a
94	94	variety of business conferences and special events. In his current
95	95	work, he supports his client’s goal of increasing their customer base
96	96	through networking events and innovative social media campaigns—with a primary focus on
97	97	engaging African- American and other communities of color. Mr. Cato has served on the
98	98	Alcoholic Beverage Control Board since 2018.
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100	100	Prior to CGH, Mr. Cato served as the Manager of the Council of Urban Boards of Education at
101	101	the National School Boards Association. In that role, he was the primary liaison to more than 40
102	102	superintendents and school board chairs from urban school districts across the country, and
103	103	managed conferences and events that empowered educational leaders to impact student
104	104	achievement from inception to culmination. Mr. Cato is a seasoned educator and school
105	105	administrator, having spent years in the classroom. In addition, he’s served as the Director of
106	106	Technology Programming and Innovation for the largest teacher preparation association in the
107	107	U.S., the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; and Senior Education Project
108	108	Manager at the National Environmental Education Foundation. Throughout his career, Mr. Cato
109	109	has hosted countless art and culture events in and around the city, once serving as a member of
110	110	the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Fundraiser Benefit Committee. He’s also raised funds to
111	111	support several other arts and education initiatives throughout D.C.
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113	113	A Ward 5 resident, Mr. Cato obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education
114	114	from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Master of Science degree
115	115	in Educational Administration and Policy Development from Trinity University.
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117	117	Bobby Cato
118	118	Washington, D.C. • Blcato2@gmail.com • 202.321.1731
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120	120	QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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123	123	Experienced, accomplished professional with highly transferrable experience in audience engagement,
124	124	program management and social responsibility.
125	125	► Human Resources: Natural talent and passion for communicating with and positively influencing
126	126	multiple types of individuals, teams, communities, and audiences.
127	127	► Program Management: Demonstrated excellence managing ongoing simultaneous projects,
128	128	articulating strategies, and determining scope of impact.
129	129	► Relationship Building: Expert ability to establish and maintain enduring professional relationships
130	130	that meet common needs and mutual objectives.
131	131	► Strategic Planning: Proven history of systematically preparing methods that achieve desired goals.
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133	133	EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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136	136	Master of Science in Educational Administration and Policy Development
137	137	TRINITY UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
138	138	Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
139	139	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY, Greensboro, NC
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141	141	LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
142	142	Real Estate Salesperson License
143	143	Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia
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145	145	National Association of Realtors Professional Certification
146	146	GREEN® Designation
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148	148	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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152	152	COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
153	153	Real Estate Consultant (2022-present)
154	154	Skilled communicator who builds positive relationships with diverse buyers, sellers, and team members.
155	155	Hands-on knowledge of MLS database administration and client management software. Proficient in
156	156	price negotiation with buyers and presenting purchase offers to sellers to achieve successful property
157	157	transactions.
158	158	Selected Contributions: Bobby Cato
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160	160	• Help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes—from low-cost fixes to big-
161	161	budget remodels.
162	162	• Facilitate training/seminars on the benefits consumers gain from resource-efficient homes,
163	163	smart homes, and certified homes.
164	164	• Advise sellers on how to make their homes more appealing to potential buyers, increasing
165	165	average selling prices by 16% from initial appraisals.
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167	167	REAL LIVING AT HOME REAL ESTATE (RLAH)
168	168	Real Estate Investment Specialist (2019 – 2022)
169	169	Experienced Realtor licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV). Skilled at
170	170	marketing, selling and leasing residential properties. Adept in providing thoughtful guidance and
171	171	assistance through every phase of the homebuying/selling process.
172	172	Selected Contributions:
173	173	• Sold $8.M+ of residential real estate.
174	174	• Received Home Snap’s Excellence in Customer Service Award in 2020 and 2021.
175	175	• Awarded Brokerage Top Performer Award for sales volume in 2021.
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177	177	CENTRAL PROPERTIES, LLC
178	178	Associate Partner (2015 – 2019)
179	179	Licensed real estate professional with 5+ years of experience in the brokerage of residential and
180	180	commercial properties. Proven ability to increase agency revenue and client acquisitions through
181	181	marketing, sales, and customer relations. Skilled at generating and curating business through networking
182	182	and prospecting.
183	183	Selected Contributions:
184	184	• Utilized innovative sales strategies that resulted in a 20% increase in business revenue and a 25%
185	185	increase in referrals.
186	186	• Analyzed market trends to effectively advise clients and developed competitive market proposals.
187	187	• Developed and implemented professional development modules aimed at improving the sales
188	188	and marketing strategies used by in-house agents.
189	189	CGH MARKETING, LLC
190	190	Principal (2015 – 2020)
191	191	Appointed priorities, directed energy and resources, and ensured all involved parties are working towards
192	192	common goals. Researched the competition, determined target audience’s wants and needs, and created
193	193	strategic marketing plans that met those needs. Secured relationships with organizations that shared
194	194	common interests in order to launch successful branding initiatives. Utilized project management skills
195	195	while coordinating the logistics, goals, and technical direction of important outreach events.
196	196	Selected Contributions: ▪ Developed social connections highly conducive to achieving overall company goals and mission.
197	197	▪ Increased attendance 25% at Taste of DC 2017 by designing winning outreach strategies for
198	198	Southwest Airlines.
199	199	▪ Boosted Via’s car subscription rate 20% with effective marketing plans that reached and won
200	200	over the target audience.
201	201	NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA)
202	202	Manager (2013 – 2015)
203	203	Effectively managed lucrative programs from planning and development stages all the way through to
204	204	completion. Allocated resources in ways that attained promotional and social media objectives.
205	205	Selected Contributions:
206	206	▪ Increased conference participation 15% in one year.
207	207	▪ Procured important partnerships with Sodexo, Revolution Foods, and Discovery
208	208	Communications; surpassed the funding goal of $500k.
209	209	NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF)
210	210	Senior Education Project Manager (2008 – 2012)
211	211	Positively influenced more than 100k teachers and students while partnering with Samsung, Staples,
212	212	Toyota, and The Weather Channel. Organized, motivated, and controlled resources to achieve specific
213	213	goals in a dynamic environment. Created strategic relationships between public, private, and
214	214	government agencies. Partnered and worked effectively with the EPA, National Park Service, and The
215	215	National Education Association.
216	216	Selected Contribution:
217	217	▪ Reached record participation numbers for the National Public Lands Day Program and gained
218	218	endorsements from Georgia Congressman John Lewis and Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
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220	220	Additional Experience
221	221	Director of Technology Programming and Initiatives, American Association of Colleges for Teacher
222	222	Education (AACTE)
223	223	Technology Coordinator, Hyde Leadership Public Charter School
224	224	Senior Instructional Designer, The Project Management Group
225	225	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
226	226	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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228	228	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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231	231	______________________________________________________________________________
232	232	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
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234	234	To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
235	235	From: Betsy Cavendish
236	236	Date: July 6, 2023
237	237	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Donovan Anderson and
238	238	Bobby Cato, Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board and for Donovan
239	239	Anderson to serve as Chairperson of the Board
240	240	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolution and
241	241	found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
242	242	hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
243	243	202-724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
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247	247	Elizabeth Cavendish
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