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Council confirms Mark Battle to UDC Board despite one dissent
Summary
The D.C. Council approved PR26‑741 confirming Mark Battle to the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees; Councilmember Parker recorded a no vote, saying district residents should fill local boards.
The Council of the District of Columbia approved PR26‑741, the confirmation resolution for Mark Battle to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia.
Chair Phil Mendelson put the resolution to a vote after the item was removed from consent for separate consideration. Councilmember Parker said she would record a no vote "not to undermine or question the qualifications of Mr. Battle, but instead [because] district residents should be the ones appointed to district boards and institutions." The secretary recorded Parker as voting no; the resolution carried and was approved.
The confirmation drew brief discussion and a roll call vote. No other objections were recorded during the floor consideration.
The action was taken during the Council's additional legislative meeting held July 14, 2026. There were no further directives attached to the measure.
