MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 16, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
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 § 25-201, I am pleased to
nominate the following individual:
Jamal Holtz
Half Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
(Ward 6)
for appointment as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, filling a vacant seat
formerly held by Jeni Hansen, for a term to end May 7, 2027.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
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, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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2 airman Phil Mendelson
3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Jamal Holtz to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board Jamal Holtz
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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22 Jamal Holtz
23 Half Street, SW
24 Washington, DC 20024
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27 as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board, established by D.C. Official Code§
28 25-201, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Jeni Hansen, for a term to end May 7, 2027.
29 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
30 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Jamal Holtz
EDUCATION
University of Rochester Rochester, NY
Created Own Major: Social Justice & Public Policy May 2020
• Minor: Legal Studies
EXPERIENCE
LINK Strategic Partners Washington, DC
Chief of Staff May 2018-Present
• Manage a team of 60+ employees with a budget of $8 million+
• Leads executive leadership team, business development, strategy, and public affairs portfolio.
• Drives Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives internally and externally.
• Responsible for attracting nearly $3 million in revenue generation.
• Responsible for internal performance monitoring and employee improvement goals.
• Work with project teams on client mitigation and solutions around project related initiatives
New York State Unified Court System Rochester, NY
Aide to the Jury Commissioner August 2018-January 2019
• Assisted in managing daily operations of the jury commissioner's office.
• Coordinated jury selection processes and ensured compliance with court procedures.
• Facilitated communication between jurors and the commissioner.
• Provided administrative support throughout the jury duty process.
Students’ Association Government, University of Rochester Rochester, NY
President April 2019-May 2020
• Managed daily operations of Student Government as a student liaison with administrators.
• Oversaw and approved an operating budget of $1.6million that allocated to essential services, university employees,
and student activities.
• Managed an executive staff of nine that supported daily operations in the Office of the President and Student
Activities.
• Chaired campus wide committees that provide university direction on important issues related to policing and gender
inclusivity.
• Helped lead strategy development & crisis communications for a variety of local and national partners during an
international pandemic.
D.C. Department of Employment Services Washington, DC
Program Assistant December 2017 - May 2018
• Connected nearly 12,000 youth ages 14-24 to employment through the DC Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Assisted Associate Director with administrative task such as legislative policy briefings, scheduling, and internal team
communications.
Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services Washington, DC
Community Outreach Assistant / Intern Coordinator February 2015-January 2018
• Identified issues that 700,000+ District residents face daily by connecting residents to agencies for solutions.
Engage with deputy mayors, agency directors and the CityAdministrator to ensure swift and effective responses to
constituent and business concerns.
• Developed community and government relations by attending community meetings, community clean-ups, and
community canvassing.
• Staffed and advanced the Mayor of the District of Columbia at public events. Consisted of swift communication with
security and advance team and creating executive briefing memo.
• Co-Manage 8 summer college students and college graduate interns.
• Managed a verified social media page under the Executive Office of the Mayor and created a strategic
communications/social media plan.
MORE EXPERIENCE
Commissioner, Mayor’s Commission on Juvenile Justice (2017 – 2023)
• Advise the Mayor and legislature on juvenile issues, provides active consultation to the government and private
agencies, and assists in monitoring all juvenile detention and correction facilities and community-based programs
to ensure compliance fits the needs youth may have.
Councilmember, Farmers Restaurant Group, Diversity Council (August 2020 – Present)
• Advisory Board/Council to Farmers Restaurant Group executives (9 restaurant locations across the east coast),
working to provide insight and education on best practices related to human resources, employee relations,
communication (internally and externally), and career development.
Lead Organizer, 51for51 Statehood Campaign (May 2019 – Present)
• Fighting on behalf of 700,000+ residents to get D.C. Statehood.
Teacher Assistant, Business Law (August 2018 – May 2019)
• Assisted the professor in preparing and delivering lectures and class materials.
• Graded assignments, exams, and provided constructive feedback to students on class material.
• Managed course-related administrative tasks, including maintaining grade records.
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Jamal Holtz
Mr. Jamal Holtz is a native Washingtonian from Ward 8, currently serving
as Chief of Staff at LINK Strategic Partners (LINK). He helps lead LINK’s
executive functions, business development, strategy, public affairs
portfolio, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging work both
internally and externally. In 2022, he was recognized by the Washington
Business Journal as one of the top 25 business leaders under 25 for his
work on DEI&B and making an innovative impact in the region.
Mr. Holtz plays a critical role in advancing the firm’s mission and growth
across the country and abroad. At LINK, he often plays meaningful roles
in helping drive impactful initiatives across government, community engagement, and economic
development. He helped spearhead the creation of agency-specific racial equity plans in local
agencies, facilitating dialogues and focus groups to ensure government services prioritize equity.
Jamal has led large-scaled activations that spurred millions of dollars in economic impact and
creating hundreds of regional jobs. He is recognized for fostering engaging dialogues, empowering
communities, and championing collaborative efforts that transcend borders, fostering economic
opportunity and cultural exchange. In his LINK executive role, he is regularly in thought
leadership and presenter roles at national and international convenings such as SXSW, the Aspen
Institute Socrates Seminar, Concordia, the Young Elected Officials Network, the Festival of the
Diaspora, and many more.
In his civic work, Mr. Holtz served on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, where he advised the
Mayor’s office on juvenile issues, provided active consultation to government agencies, and
assisted in monitoring all juvenile detention and correction facilities and community-based
programs to ensure compliance to fit the needs of DC’s youth.
In addition, Mr. Holtz serves as a member of the Farmers Restaurant Group Diversity Council, an
advisory council to Farmers Restaurant Group executives (with nine restaurant locations across
the east coast) that works to provide insight and education on best practices related to human
resources, employee relations, communication (internal and external), and career development. He
also serves at his alma mater, the University of Rochester, on the Dean's Advisory Cabinet and as
an advisor on the university's Board of Trustees’ Diversity Advisory Council, advising the
university on diversity initiatives, admission and recruitment, student life, and other functional
areas of the university that contribute to building an inclusive culture and community. Other boards
and committees include Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, and Destination DC
Partnership & Alliance Committee. He is a lead organizer with the 51 for 51 statehood campaign,
fighting on behalf of 700,000+ residents to make DC the 51st state.
A Ward 6 resident, Mr. Holtz earned his Bachelor of Arts in Social Justice and Public Policy from
the University of Rochester.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: September 13, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Jamal Holtz to the Alcoholic
Beverage and Cannabis Board
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681