Phil Mendelson

Philip Heath Mendelson (born November 8, 1952^[1]) is an American politician. He became Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, elected by the Council on June 13, 2012.

Phil Mendelson
9th Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia
Incumbent
Assumed office June 13, 2012
Preceded by	Kwame Brown
Member of the Council of the District of Columbia at-large
In office January 2, 1999 – November 29, 2012
Preceded by	Hilda Mason
Succeeded by	Anita Bonds
Commissioner of the District of Columbia for district 3C06
In office January 2, 1985 – January 2, 1997
Preceded by	Kaj Strand
Succeeded by	Jim Evans
Commissioner of the District of Columbia for district 3C05
In office January 2, 1981 – January 2, 1983
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Douglass Sloan
Personal details
Born	Philip Heath Mendelson (1952-11-08) November 8, 1952 (age 73)
Political party	Democratic
Education	American University (BA)