Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Edward Fisher Confirmation Resolution of 2026

M
URIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 31, 2026
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 section 202 of the District of Columbia Housing
Finance Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-135; D.C. Official Code § 42-2702.02), I
am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Mr. Edward Fisher
Meade Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
(Ward 7)
for appointment as a member with experience in home building, real estate, architecture, or planning
of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, filling a vacant seat
formerly held by Bryan Scottie Irving, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end June 28, 2027.
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, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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~ ~ Phil Mendelson
at the request of the Mayor
10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Edward Fisher to the Board of Directors of the District of
16 Columbia Housing Finance Agency.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance
20 Agency Edward Fisher Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Edward Fisher
24 Meade Street, NE
25 Washington, DC 20019
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28 as a member with experience in home building, real estate, architecture, or planning of the Board
29 of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, established by section 202 of
30 the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Act, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
31 135; D .C. Official Code§ 42-2702.02), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Bryan Scottie
32 Irving, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end June 28, 2027.
33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.
35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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WARD L. FISHER, J.D.
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OFESSIONAL PROFILE
The Fisher Group, LLC Nov. 2022-Present
President & CEO
● Provide government relations, lobbying, and business solutions to entities in need of influencing legislation and
public policy issues ranging from real estate, healthcare, higher education, public utilities, etc.
● Lobby local DC government legislative and executive branches on behalf of clients with public policy matters that
impact their business operations. Drafted legislation that was passed in favor of various clients.
● Consult small and large businesses on how to solicit, obtain, and retain government contracts.
● Create public relations messaging and media campaigns for clients to promote business or those facing crisis.
Ameri
can University
Assistant Vice President, Community & Government Relations Feb. 2019-Nov. 2022
● Provided strategic oversight of the University’s government relations efforts with the Executive Office of the
Mayor, Council of the District of Columbia, Executive Branch Agencies, and the Federal government.
● Earned unanimous approval of the University’s decennial Campus Plan before the D.C. Zoning Commission as
lead of the planning, development and implementation.
● As the University’s registered lobbyist - analyzed, monitored, and advised on legislation and regulations that
impact business operations, auxiliary services, human resources, transportation, etc.
● Strategic Imperative Director for “Working With Washington” - focused on increasing engagement with DC region
non-profits, schools, governments, small businesses, and other organizations. Launched flagship community
partnerships, established new university policies for small local business procurement and spending, increased
the number of DC students attending American University.
● Engaged, consulted, and partnered with local community organizations, civic leaders, elected officials, business
and trade associations, and other stakeholders to create impactful and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Offi
ce of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
Executive Director, St. Elizabeths East Development Sept. 2016-Feb. 2019
● Managed and supervised the largest real estate development in Washington, D.C. including an NBA practice
facility and WNBA arena, 252 affordable housing units, 80+ townhomes, and large commercial office buildings.
● Managed short and long-term budgets, planning, construction, site selection, commercial tenant recruitment,
deployment of municipal services, and community engagement.
● Negotiated terms of land dispositions, lease and funding agreements, memorandums of understanding, etc.
● Managed contract solicitation from drafting documents, evaluation of responses, awarding, and implementation.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Sept. 2014-Sept. 2016
Director of Community Affairs - National Capital Area
● Served as lead executive for CareFirst in the D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia communities to establish,
foster and enhance relationships with local governments and community partners.
● Developed and implemented strategies for community investments and philanthropy while managing a $5.2M
budget. Established direction for CareFirst corporate giving opportunities via grants management and other
charitable donations while increasing brand exposure.
● Developed, managed, and executed events, strategies and integrated communication campaigns to promote
initiatives developed and/or supported by CareFirst in the Washington, D.C. region.
Council of the District of Columbia Mar. 2008-Aug. 2014
Chief of Staff – Ward 7 Councilmember
● Advised the Councilmember on policy, strategy, legislation, budget, and operations resulting in increased
economic development, simpler regulatory processes, and greater local visibility.

● Created strategies and plans for economic and real estate development projects which led to the construction of
an affordable housing multi-unit building in a Northeast D.C. community.
● Negotiated with lobbyists, advocates, corporate entities, the Executive branch and other interested parties
regarding legislation, policy matters, and real estate development.
● Managed day-to-day operations, budget, and staff in the Ward 7 Council office.
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ommittee Director – Committee on Public Services & Consumer Affairs
● Provided legislative, policy, budget, and programming oversight on all regulatory issues under the purview of the
committee. (Dept. of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs, Dept. of Insurance Securities & Banking, Office of the
People’s Counsel, Public Service Commission, and Office of the Tenant Advocate).
● Negotiated with lobbyists, advocates, and corporate entities regarding legislation and policy matters leading to
the implementation of signature legislation regarding the establishment of the D.C. Health Exchange.
● Drafted legislation regarding insurance, banking, and other regulatory matters.
Leg
islative Counsel – Committee on Public Services & Consumer Affairs; Committee on Aging & Community Affairs
● Provided legislative, policy, budget and programming oversight of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of the Tenant Advocate, D.C. Office on Aging other offices under the Community Affairs umbrella.
● Drafted legislation regarding permits and licensing, building codes, and regulatory matters.
● Formulated and adjusted agency budgets and drafted committee reports.
Federal Election Commission - Paralegal Specialist Feb. 2006-Feb. 2008
● Researched and drafted memoranda analyzing legal issues relating to the Federal Election Campaign Act,
administrative law, and other statutes.
● Edited legal documents to ensure the accuracy of citations and quotations.
● Summarized complex information and documents on various legal issues.
Offi
ce of the Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the Treasury -
Legal Technician Nov. 2004-Feb. 2006
● Performed legal research on various topics relating to the national banking system in both the Litigation and
Securities & Corporate Practices divisions.
● Reviewed legal documents for proper citations, format, and compliance with local rules of the relevant court.
● Drafted and edited memoranda to industry officials regarding banking regulations and actions.
Wiley Rein & Fielding, LLP - Legal Aide Sept. 2002-Nov. 2004
● Researched and analyzed complex environmental insurance litigation cases in 5th, 6th, and 7th Federal Circuits
that led to trade association client participation as amicus party.
● Administered and maintained case files, conflicts documents, local counsel billing procedures, extranet website,
licensing agreements, corporate disclosure statement, media alerts, etc.
● Drafted legal briefs for use as client research tools.
Washington Wizards/Mystics - Account Executive Mar. 2001-Aug. 2001
● Created and implemented sales strategies that generated ticket sales and surpassed established goals.
● Designed and organized community relations events involving team players and local youth.
● Maintained client accounts and facilitated game night operations such as: corporate marketing
promotions, client recruiting, customer service, etc.
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DUCATION
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e Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law - Juris Doctorate
Hampton University, Buckman School of Business - B.S. in Business Management (Cum Laude)
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xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Edw
ard Fisher
M
r. Edward Fisher is the president and founder of The Fisher Group,
LLC, a government affairs and lobbying firm in Washington, DC. He
currently consults and lobbies on behalf of clients in the healthcare,
public utilities, real estate, and higher education spaces.
Mr. Fisher is an experienced government affairs and real estate
professional in both the public and private sectors. He previously served
as the Assistant Vice President for Community & Government Affairs at
American University where he oversaw the creation and implementation
of the campus plan in addition to managing the university’s legislative
and neighbor relations. Prior to that he was appointed by Washington,
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser as the Executive Director of the St.
Elizabeths East Development where he managed all aspects of the largest land mass real estate
project in Washington, D.C., with investments projected to exceed $2 billion dollars. The first
phase of the project included a practice facility for the Washington Wizards & Mystics, a 4,200-
seat entertainment and sports arena, and a mix of affordable and market rate housing, commercial
office and retail space.
Mr. Fisher has an extensive background in local government holding various leadership positions
with the Council of the District of Columbia including Chief of Staff, Committee Director, and
Legislative Counsel. In these roles he drafted legislation, advised on policies, directed legislative
strategies, initiated community engagement, and managed the day-to-day operations of a Council
office. He also served as the Director of Community Affairs for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield,
the prominent health insurance carrier in the region, where he developed and implemented
strategies for community investments and corporate philanthropy. He also worked in the financial
services sector at SunTrust Bank before working in litigation at the Office of the Comptroller of
the Currency and the Federal Election Commission.
Mr. Fisher served as a Commissioner on the DC Housing Authority, an Advisory Board Member
for Girls on the Run- DC, co-founder of the Man Up! Leadership Bootcamp, The Lifting As We
Climb Foundation, is a member of the Urban Land Institute, and received the 2012 Community
Leadership Award from Uptown Magazine.
Mr. Ed Fisher earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Hampton University and his
Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America.

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: March 18, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolution s nominating Steve Clinton and Edward
Fisher as members of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing
Finance Agency
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above -referenced resolution s 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