District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	Feb
4	4	ruary 21, 2024
5	5	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6	6	Chairman
7	7	Council of
8	8	the District of Columbia
9	9	John A. Wilson Building
10	10	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11	11	Washington, DC 20004
12	12	Dear Chairman M endelson:
13	13	In accordance with section
14	14	2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
15	15	142;
16	16	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and section 5 of the Office of and Commission on Nightlife and
17	17	Culture Establishment Act of 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-191; D.C.
18	18	Official
19	19	Code § 3-664), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
20	20	Ms. Maggie O’Neill
21	21	Rhode Island Avenue NW
22	22	Washington, DC 20001
23	23	(Ward 2 )
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25	25	for
26	26	reappointment as th e District- based visual artist member of th e Commission on Nightlife and
27	27	Culture, for a term to end March 15, 2025.
28	28	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
29	29	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
30	30	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
31	31	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
32	32	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
33	33	Sincerely,
34	34	Muriel B owser
35	35	Mayor 1
36	36	2 airman Phil Mendelson
37	37	3 at the request
38	38	of the Mayor
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41	41	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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45	45	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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50	50	15 To confirm the reappointment of Maggie O'Neill to the Commission on Nightlife and Culture.
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53	53	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
54	54	18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Nightlife and Culture Maggie O'Neill
55	55	19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
56	56	20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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58	58	22 Ms. Maggie O'Neill
59	59	23 Rhode Island A venue NW
60	60	24 Washington,
61	61	DC 20001
62	62	25 (Ward 2)
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64	64	27 as the District-based visual artist member of the Commission on Nightlife and Culture, pursuant
65	65	28 to section 5 of the Office of and Commission on Nightlife and Culture Establishment Act of
66	66	29 2018, effective December 13, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-191; D.C. Official Code§ 3-664), for a term to
67	67	30 end March 15, 2025.
68	68	31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
69	69	32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
70	70	33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Maggie O'Neill
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73	73	"I believe color is the answer. I believe art creates the most unlikely and profound connection between people all over the world. I was put on this planet
74	74	to create art, create spaces, and create connection and conversation through my work."
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76	76	Professional Summary
77	77	Creative and dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience as a cultural leader, artist, and designer in Washington, D.C.
78	78	Demonstrated success in supporting the city's creative community through innovative design projects, community-focused initiatives,
79	79	and public art exhibitions. Entrepreneurial spirit with a proven track record of transforming commercial spaces, including the iconic
80	80	Willard Hotel, and contributing to the cultural landscape of the nation's capital.
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82	82	Notable Achievements and Recognition
83	83	• Personally delivered a portrait to President Obama in 2012.
84	84	• Featured on embassy walls globally, as well as in prestigious hotels like Sofitel, Four Seasons, and Rosewood.
85	85	• Named the 2018 Official Artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
86	86	• Created immersive pop-up art activations, such as cherry blossoms made from D.C. parking tickets.
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88	88	Public Art Projects
89	89	• "The Women Who Will" (Pennsylvania Avenue, 50 x 50 mural commissioned by Tishman Speyer and Lyft to celebrate
90	90	Women's History Month).
91	91	• "Together" (Collaborative mural inspired by the 2017 Women's March, supported by Shaw Main Streets & Artbox DC, and
92	92	the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Public Art Building Communities grant program).
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94	94	Professional Experience
95	95	SWATCHROOM, Washington, D.C.
96	96	Founder and Creative Director
97	97	• Led a creative design firm with a robust portfolio of 55+ commercial spaces in the District, including restaurants and iconic
98	98	hotels.
99	99	• Spearheaded the complete reimagining of the historic Willard Hotel.
100	100	• Executed community-focused projects, such as pop-ups and murals, designed to be inclusive and spark open dialogue.
101	101	• Positioned as a cultural leader at the intersection of arts and hospitality.
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103	103	Vote for Your Daughter (VFYD), Washington, D.C.
104	104	Founder and Creative Director
105	105	• Initiated and led the VFYD public art exhibit and campaign, aiming to defend the rights of American women and girls.
106	106	• Currently fundraising to create 51 statues of young girls with life-sized fiberglass figures, collaborating with 51 selected artists.
107	107	• Utilizing art as a vehicle to educate voters and raise awareness of issues affecting women and girls.
108	108	Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
109	109	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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113	113	Maggie O’Neill
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115	115	Maggie O’Neill is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur
116	116	based in the District of Columbia. Living and working in the
117	117	neighborhood of Shaw, her work is inspired by local landscapes
118	118	and cultural icons, her travels abroad, notable women, and fashion.
119	119	In 2012, Ms. O’Neill had the honor of personally delivering a
120	120	portrait to President Obama, and in 2014 her “DC Uncle Sam” was
121	121	featured on the front page of The New York Times .
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123	123	She is the co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a full-service design,
124	124	art and fabrication studio. Through SWATCHROOM, she’s designe d notable commercial spaces
125	125	and private residencies throughout the Mid- Atlantic, including more than twenty restaurants and
126	126	the offices for incubator 1776 in Washington, New York, and Dubai. She has also designed
127	127	custom installation pieces for real estate developers, private commissions, and companies like
128	128	Twitter and Microsoft.
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130	130	Ms. O’Neill is a fine artist, best known for her iconic pop impressionistic paintings of iconic
131	131	Washington, D.C. landmarks and people, like her “Pop Capitol” and “Flynn’s Jefferson
132	132	Memorial.” She’s been the featured speaker for Creative Mornings DC, a two- time winner of the
133	133	design category for DC Inno’s “50 on Fire,” named a “Woman of Influence” by Capitol File in
134	134	2015, and her art was featured on the cover of DC Magazine’s December 2016 issue, among
135	135	other accolades.
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137	137	In addition to her work, Ms. O’Neill is focused on giving back to her community and paying it
138	138	forward. She is the founder of SUPERFIERCE, a national traveling art exhibit that highlights
139	139	female artists, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. Proceeds from her artwork
140	140	have benefited organizations like Research Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Habitat for
141	141	Humanity, DC Central Kitchen, and Project Soar. Additionally, she is active in her local
142	142	community where she has served as a board member of Shaw Main Streets, a commercial
143	143	revitalization and historic preservation non- profit.
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145	145	A Ward 2 resident, Ms. O’Neill received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the
146	146	College of the Holy Cross. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
147	147	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
148	148	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
149	149	______________________________________________________________________________
150	150	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
151	151	To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
152	152	From: Betsy Cavendish
153	153	Date: October 5, 2023
154	154	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Bernard White II, Maggie
155	155	O’Neill, Ris Lacoste, and Vinoda Basnayake as members of the Commission on
156	156	Nightlife and Culture
157	157	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
158	158	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
159	159	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
160	160	724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
161	161	______________________________
162	162	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish