D.C. Council approves arts commission nominees over chairman’s objections

Mendelson, the one no vote, reiterated his opposition to the nominations, saying he had obtained unfavorable suggestions from arts leaders. He additionally questioned Barry’s integrity, saying she had permitted a grant for her personal group. When the humanities fee voted on grants in August, members couldn’t see the organizations’ names, a spokesman mentioned. Barry didn’t reply to a message in search of remark.