Holtz sworn in as DC councilmember, will not run for seat

Surrounded by family and before a large audience of councilmembers and supporters, Jamal Holtz was sworn in as the newest and youngest member of the D.C. Council Monday. Holtz was chosen by the D.C. Democratic State Party to replace Robert White on the council after White resigned so he would qualify to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton as the District’s non-voting delegate to Congress. The Democratic party rushed Holtz’s appointment after Councilmember Christina Henderson changed her pa...