The resolution put forth by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Martin A. Skolnik to the Board of Real Estate Appraisers in the District of Columbia for a term ending on June 26, 2028. Mr. Skolnik is a licensed real estate appraiser with a strong professional background, including significant roles such as Chief Appraiser for Freddie Mac's multifamily mortgage business and Director of Real Property Tax Administration for the District of Columbia. His qualifications include an MBA, a BA in Urban Geography, and the prestigious MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute, underscoring his expertise in real estate valuation and asset management.
The resolution emphasizes the urgency for the Council to act on this nomination and outlines the procedural steps for consideration. It also includes a request for the resolution to be transmitted to both Mr. Skolnik and the Mayor's Office upon adoption. A legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel confirmed that the resolution is legally unobjectionable, with any inquiries directed to Betsy Cavendish or Erika Satterlee, the Deputy General Counsel.