MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
Ju
ly 2, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the D istrict of Colu
mbia
John A. Wilson
Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Ch
airman M en delson:
In
accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official
Code § 4 7-2853.06(h) and Mayor’s
Order 2009-11, dated February 2, 2009, I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Edward Downs
S Street, N W
Washington, DC 20009
(Ward 2 )
for reappointment as
a real estate broker licensed in the District member of the Real Estate Commission,
for a term to end December 13, 20
27.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, s hould the Council r equire a dditional i nformation.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor 1
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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k'.:hairman Phil Mendelson
at the request
of the Mayor
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Real Estate Commission Edward Downs Confirmation
19 Resolution of 2024".
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2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Mr. Edward Downs
23 S Street, NW
24 Washington, DC 20009
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28 established by D.C. Official
Code§ 47-2853.06(h) and Mayor's Order 2009-11, dated February
29 2, 2009, for a term to end December 13, 2027.
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3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
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4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Work Experience
Edward Downs
Residential Real Estate Sales – 1990 - present
License History: DC-Salesperson SP95024 - 1990-1998
DC – Associate Broker AB100776 - 1998-present
VA – Individual Sales 0225025820 1992-present
MD – Salesperson 515873 – 1992-present
• Handle all aspects of listing, marketing, and selling residential real property in all
areas of the District of Columbia, as well as nearby Virginia, and Maryland.
• Serve as Buyer-Broker for Buyers with all levels of experience.
• Generate leads and business activity via a multi-channel approach, i.e., website,
direct mail, referrals, open house encounters, etc.
• Mentor new agents, and help experienced agents as needed.
Real Estate Community Service History
DC Real Estate Commission (District of Columbia Government)
• Commissioner (Broker member) 2017 – present
Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO)
• District Vice-President 2021 – 2023
• Director – Board of Directors 2019 – present
• Law & Regulations Committee – Co-Vice Chair – 2024
• Nominating Committee – 2021 - present
• Membership Committee 2019 -- 2021
National Level - National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Public Policy Coordinating Committee 2017-2018
• State & Local Issues Mobilization Support Committee 2014-2017
• Realtor of the Year for the District of Columbia - 2013
• Director - Board of Directors 2012, 2014-2016
State Level - District of Columbia Association of Realtors (DCAR)
• Chair - Committee on Independent Expenditures 2016-present
• Building & Finance Committee 2017-present
• Communications Committee 2013-2015
• President - 2012 / President-elect - 2011 / Treasurer - 2010
• Director, Board of Directors 2005, 2007-2016
Local and Regional - Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR)
• Director, Board of Directors 2008-2011
• Member, Grievance Committee 2007
• Graduate, Leadership Institute 2005
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Edward Downs
Mr. Edward Downs is a licensed Associate Broker and is a current
member of the Real Estate Commission.
A native Washingtonian, Mr. Downs has been selling residential real
estate for over 30 years. Mr. Downs serves the needs of diverse buyers
and sellers throughout all eight wards of the District of Columbia.
Mr. Downs is dedicated to building and sustaining community and has
extensive volunteer experience in the D.C. real estate industry. Mr.
Downs previously served as President of the District of Columbia
Association of Realtors. Mr. Downs served on the National Association
of Realtors, District of Columbia Association of Realtors, and Greater Capital Association of
Realtors Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Downs presently serves as the Association of Real
Estate License Law Officials Vice President and Director.
A Ward 2 resident, Mr. Downs achieved the GRI professional designation and completed advanced
studies at the Realtor Institute. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: June 12, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Frank Pietranton, Ramona
Barber, Joseph Borger, Monique Ownes, Ericka Black, and Edward Downs as
members of the Real Estate Commission
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish