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7-A RESOLUTION
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11-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13-November 21, 2023
5+MURIEL BOWSER
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16-To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Lauren Pair as the Rent Administrator.
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18-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this
19-resolution may be cited as the “Rent Administrator Lauren Pair Confirmation Resolution of
20-2023”.
10+September 29, 2023
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22-Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
12+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
13+Chairman
14+Council of the District of Columbia
15+John A. Wilson Building
16+1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504
17+Washington, DC 20004
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20+Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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23+In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
24+142; D.C. Official Code § 1- 523.01), and pursuant to section 203a of the Rental Housing Act of
25+1985, effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17- 366, D.C. Official Code § 42 -3502.03a), I am pleased
26+to nominate the following person:
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2428 Ms. Lauren Pair
25- Farragut Street, NW
29+Farragut Street NW
2630 Washington, DC 20011
2731 (Ward 4)
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29-as Rent Administrator, pursuant to section 203a of the Rental Housing Act of 1985, effective
30-March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-366; D.C. Official Code § 42–3502.03a), for a term of 3 years.
33+for reappointment as Rent Administrator, for a term to end June 27, 2026.
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32-Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
33-nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
35+Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
36+nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
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35-Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
38+I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please do
39+not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments,
40+should the Council require additional information.
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42+Sincerely,
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60+Chairman Phil Mendelson
61+at the request
62+of the Mayor
63+A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
64+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
65+14 To confirm the reappointment of Ms. Lauren Pair as Rent Administrator
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67+16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
68+17 resolution may be cited as the "Rent Administrator Lauren Pair Confirmation Resolution of
69+18 2023".
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71+20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
72+21 Ms. Lauren Pair
73+22 Farragut Street NW
74+23 Washington, DC 20011
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77+26 as Rent Administrator, pursuant to section 203a of the Rental Housing Act of 1985, effective
78+27 March 25, 2009 (D. C. Law 17-366, D.C. Official Code§ 42-3502.03a), for a term to end June
79+28 27, 2026.
80+29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
81+30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
82+31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. LAUREN J. PAIR
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86+ROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
87+Real estate and rental housing attorney and program administrator experienced in compliance,
88+enforcement, dispute adjudication and claim determinations, drafting regulations and
89+legislation, establishing program objectives and assessing performance, devising policy and
90+procedures, and preparing policy and position recommendations.
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93+REAS OF EXPERTISE
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95+Rental Housing Act of 1985
96+Rental Housing Conversion and Sale Act of 1980
97+Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980 Condominium Act of 1976
98+Compliance and Enforcement
99+Legislative Analysis and Drafting
100+Investigations and Due Diligence
101+Title Transactions
102+Contract Drafting and Negotiation
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105+ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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107+D.C. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Washington, D.C.
108+Rent Administrator 2017–Present
109+Program administrator regulating the rent stabilization program and registration of housing
110+accommodations for the District of Columbia.
111+ Reviews notices, applications, petitions and other filings for completeness and accuracy, and issues administrative decisions and orders.
112+ Drafts rules, regulations, and policies and procedures.
113+ Provides high- level policy and technical advice to agency director and the Mayor on
114+complex and controversial rent control legal issues and policy.
115+ Assists the agency director and the Rental Housing Commission with evaluating laws and formulating regulations, and rental housing law policies and recommendations.
116+ Develops testimony and responses for to inquiries for information from the agency director,
117+the Mayor, City Council, and others regarding agency action.
118+ Investigates violations , issues subpoenas, and administrative and enforcement orders .
119+ Provides information and outreach to internal and external stakeholders and maintains contact with the Rental Housing Commission, the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
120+ Testifies before City Council regarding division policies and practices, conducts public information sessions, and prepares program publications.
121+ Works with the housing provider ombudsman and the D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate to coordinate outreach events for stakeholders on rent stabilization, the petition process and other related topics.
122+ Manages a staff of 9 professional and support staff.
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124+D.C. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Washington, D.C.
125+Rental Conversion and Sale Administrator 2006–2017
126+Program administrator regulating residential condominium registration and conversion of use
127+and sale of rental housing for the District of Columbia.
128+ Regulated the conversion of property use to condominium or cooperative ownership, rental
129+housing sales, residential condominium registration, residential condominium structural
130+defect warranties, tenant relocation assistance payments, and property tax abatements. LAUREN J. PAIR, PAGE 2
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132+ Investigated claims and disputes, issued subpoenas, enforcement orders, claim
133+determinations, and administrative orders.
134+ Initiated enforcement actions in coordination with the Office of the Attorney General .
135+ Provided policy advice to agency director on legal issues and enforcement.
136+ Reviewed and drafted testimony, position statements, legislation, regulat ions, and
137+administrative issuances, implemented legislation, and devised policies and procedures.
138+ Collected approximately $1.5 million revenue in fees annually.
139+ Managed staff of 6 professional and support staff.
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141+D.C. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Washington, D.C.
142+Interim Inclusionary Zoning Program Manager 2015-2016
143+Interim program manager administering inclusionary zoning and affordable dwelling unit
144+programs for the District of Columbia.
145+ Ensured compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements .
146+ Provided advice to the agency director on administrative, legal, and compliance issues.
147+ Worked with the Office of Zoning regarding program administration and proposed projects.
148+ Testified before the Zoning Commission on program challenges and improvements.
149+ Managed staff of 4 professional and support staff.
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151+SHULMAN, ROGERS, GANDAL, PORDY & ECKER, P.A., Rockville, Maryland
152+Commercial Real Estate Associate 2005–2006
153+Member of a commercial real estate practice representing a regional residential builder.
154+ Prepared and reviewed land purchase and acquisition contracts, land development
155+contracts, amendments, personal guaranties, collateral assignments, broker agreements,
156+termination agreements, and ri ght of first refusal agreements and conducted settlements.
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158+THE HONORABLE SHERRIE L. KRAUSER, Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland
159+Judicial Law Clerk 2004–2005
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162+AR ADMISSIONS Maryland District of Columbia United States Supreme Court P
163+ROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
164+District of Columbia Bar Association
165+Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Member
166+District of Columbia Affairs Member
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168+Administrative Law and Agency Practice Member Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Steering Committee Member
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170+2006- present
171+2012- present
172+2012- present
173+2006–2010
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175+DUCATION
176+AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW, Washington, D.C.
177+Juris Doctor, December 2003
178+ Senior Note & Comment Editor, Administrative Law Review
179+ Dean’s Fellow, Legal Writing & Rhetoric, 2001-2002
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182+AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Washington, D.C.
183+Master of Public Administration, December 1998 (with honors)
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186+TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, Massachusetts
187+Bachelor of Arts, May 1984
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190+Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
191+John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
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196+Lauren Pair
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198+Ms. Lauren Pair has served as District of Columbia Rent
199+Administrator since 2017.
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201+As Rent Administrator, Ms. Pair assists in regulating the
202+rent stabilization program and registration of housing
203+accommodations for the District of Columbia. Her team
204+reviews notices, applications, petitions and other filings for
205+completeness and accuracy, and issues administrative
206+decisions and orders. Mr. Pair provides high-level policy
207+and technical advice to the agency director and the Mayor
208+on complex and controversial rent control legal issues and policy.
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210+As an accomplished real estate and housing attorney and manager with extensive experience
211+administering two regulatory housing programs , Ms. Pair has substantial expertise in
212+compliance, enforcement, dispute adjudication and claim determinations, drafting regulations
213+and legislation, devising policy and procedures, and preparing policy and position
214+recommendations. Ms. Pair is an excellent communicator and skilled problem -solver, with
215+outstanding interpersonal skills as evidenced by wide-ranging relationships with internal and
216+external stakeholders. Ms. Pair is used to establishing program objectives, priorities, and goals
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219+A Ward 4 resident, Ms. Pair received a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and a Master ofin
220+Public Administration and Juris Doctor from American University .
221+ GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
222+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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224+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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228+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
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230+To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
231+From: Betsy Cavendish
232+Date: September 26, 2023
233+Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution nominating Lauren Pair for reappointment
234+as the Rent Administrator
235+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolution and
236+found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
237+hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202 -
238+724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
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241+______________________________ Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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