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LEGAL PUBLICATION Pursuant to D.C. Code §1-1001.16(d)(2)(B)(ii), which provides that the D.C. Board of Elections shall “[s]ubmit the summary statement, short title, legislative form, and, if the measure is an initiative measure, the fiscal impact statement, to … [a]t least one newspaper of general circulation in the District[,], the Board hereby publishes the aforementioned formulations as follows, as well as the fiscal impact statement 1 issued concerning Initiative Measure No. 85, the “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act.” INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 85 SHORT TITLE “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act.” SUMMARY STATEMENT If enacted, this Initiative would: (a) Prohibit any person from force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size; (b) Ban the sale or distribution of any product resulting from force-feeding a bird, including foie gras; (c) Define force-feeding as inserting a tube into the bird’s throat to deliver excessive feed; (d) Provide for enforcement by the Department of Energy and Environment during its routine food safety inspections; and (e) Provide for civil penalties. LEGISLATIVE TEXT BE IT ENACTED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act maybe cited as the “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act”. Sec. 2. Legislative intent. The people of the District of Columbia hereby find and declare: (1) That fattened bird liver products are ‘luxury’ food items produced from the diseased and enlarged liver of a bird, typically a duck or goose, typically produced through systematically force-feeding the animal until their liver becomes diseased and expands up to ten times its natural size; (2) That the method typically used to force-feed these birds for production of food items is inhumane and involves inserting a foot-long metal or plastic tube into the bird’s throat and administering excessive quantities of feed directly into the stomach, resulting in extreme pain and various health issues; (3) That force-feeding induces liver disease in the birds, which is both painful and often fatal, causing the animals significant injury and illness, including bacterial and fungal infections, malnourishment, and/or lameness; (4) That veterinary professionals widely regard the typical practice of force-feeding birds for food product production as inhumane; (5) That the intensive confinement of these birds for food product production exacerbates environmental degradation and climate change through the necessitation of substantial water and energy consumption and polluting our city’s air and waterways; (6) That runoff from fattened bird liver production facilities contains high concentrations of phosphorus and nitrogen, two of the most common forms of water pollution in the United States; (7) That workers in fattened bird liver production facilities face occupational hazards, including exposure to respiratory irritants and zoonotic diseases, posing risks to worker health and public health; and (8) That eliminating the production and sale of fattened bird liver products from the marketplace is in our city’s interest and authority to reduce animal cruelty, unsustainable environmental practices, and spread of zoonotic, and to uphold the District’s values of humane animal treatment, public health, and environmental stewardship. Sec. 3. Definitions. For the purposes of this act, the term: (1) “Bird” means any species of poultry, including ducks, geese, chickens, turkeys, guineas, or squabs. (2) “Director” means the duly appointed Director of the Department of Energy and Environment (“the Department”), or the lawfully designated subordinate of the Director of the Department acting under the orders of the Director of the Department. (3) “Fattened bird liver product” means any food product or by-product made from the livers of birds fattened through any method or practice, including foie gras, pâtés, spreads, and processed meat products derived from such livers, regardless of marketing terminology. (4) “Food service establishment” means any place offering prepared food to be consumed by customers on or off premises, including restaurants, cafeterias, pushcarts, stands, or vehicles. (5) “Force-feeding” means any process, whether by hand or machine, by which a bird is caused to ingest more food than it would consume voluntarily, including the use of a tube or device inserted into the esophagus. (6) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, government agency, organization, or other entity. (7) “Retail establishment” means any store, shop, sales outlet, farmers’ market, or other place that sells or offers for sale food products to the public. (8) “Sell” or “sale” means any act of selling, trading, distributing, bartering, or transferring for monetary or nonmonetary consideration, occurring where the recipient takes physical possession of the item. Sec. 4. Prohibited conduct. (a) No person shall force-feed a bird, or hire or direct another person to force-feed a bird, for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond its normal size. This subsection shall not apply to force-feeding directed by a licensed veterinarian solely for therapeutic purposes. (b) No person, food service establishment, or retail establishment shall sell, offer for sale, distribute, or otherwise provide any fattened bird liver product within the District of Columbia, whether as a standalone item or as an ingredient in any product or dish. (c) No person shall import, transport, or receive a fattened bird liver product into the District for sale, distribution, or any other commercial purpose, regardless of the jurisdiction where the product was produced or originated. Sec. 5. Authority of Director. (a) The Director is hereby authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this Act. Thereby, the Department: (1) Is authorized to adopt procedures and forms to implement the provisions of this act; (2) Shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this act during routine inspections of retail establishments; (3) Shall also have the authority to issue subpoenas for records related to the purchase, storage, and sale of poultry products; (4) Shall ensure members of the public are able to submit complaints notifying the Department of possible violations; and (5) Shall maintain a publicly available online database of violations and penalties issued under this act, updated quarterly. (b) The Director is authorized to adopt rules, procedures, and forms to implement the provisions of this act. (c) The Director shall ensure compliance with this act during routine inspections of food service establishments and retail establishments. Sec. 6. Enforcement and penalties. (a) Any person or establishment that violates any provision of this act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 per violation. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. (b) Repeated violations within a 12-month period may result in suspension or revocation of the violator’s business license in accordance with applicable District law. (c) In addition to civil penalties, the District may enforce this act through a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief. Sec. 7. Severability. If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the act, and the application of its provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. Sec. 8. Applicability. This act shall apply as of July 1, 2027. Sec. 9. Effective Date. This act shall take effect after a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register. _______________________ 1 The fiscal impact statement was issued on November 26, 2025, prior to the date the Board adopted the formulations for Initiative Measure No. 85. Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia FROM: Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer DATE: November 26, 2025 SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement – Initiative Prohibiting the Force-Feeding of Birds REFERENCE: Draft Initiative as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on November 13, 2025 Conclusion Funds are not sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the proposed initiative. The initiative’s implementation will cost $314,000 over the four-year financial plan period. Background The proposed initiative prohibits the artificial fattening of a bird’s liver and the importation, distribution, sale, offer for sale, or receipt of any fattened bird liver product in the District of Columbia. The initiative directs the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to ensure compliance with the prohibition. Under the initiative, DOEE can subpoena any relevant records, receive complaints, and issue civil violations. The initiative establishes a civil penalty of between $1,000 and $5,000 per day for a discovered violation and authorizes DOEE to direct the suspension or revocation of a business’ operating license for repeat violations in a twelve-month period. The prohibition begins July 1, 2027. Financial Plan Impact Funds are not sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the proposed initiative. DOEE has experience inspecting food service businesses and retail establishments under existing non-food product bans such as Styrofoam containers, straws, and plastic shopping bags. The initiative is expected to expand the number and type of establishments that DOEE must inspect. DOEE must also publicize the law and educate relevant businesses on the prohibition. DOEE does not currently and is unlikely to inspect kitchen or other back-of-house operations at any establishment under the initiative. As it does with other prohibited activities, DOEE will also work with the Department of Health (DOH) to get referrals of potential violations. DOEE requires an additional food establishment inspector to receive and investigate complaints, proactively inspect new establishments, coordinate with DOH and other external entities, and issue and adjudicate violations beginning in fiscal year 2027. The inspector will cost $89,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $274,000 over the four-year financial plan period. DOEE will also need to educate businesses and the public on the prohibition before the prohibition is effectuated. This will cost $20,000 in fiscal year 2027 and $10,000 each year thereafter. _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Initiative Prohibiting the Force-Feeding of Birds Implementation Costs Fiscal Year 2026 – Fiscal Year 2029 _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Total Staff $0 $89,000 $91,000 $94,000 $274,000 Education $0 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $40,000 Total $0 $109,000 $101,000 $104,000 $314,000 _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ The Office of Revenue Analysis is not aware of any bird farms or bird feeding operations in the District and has not included any potential costs related to the inspection or enforcement of live animal establishments.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316 ARLINGTON COUNTY JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT Case No.: JJ047036-01-00/02-00 Commonwealth of Virginia, in re VILLA CALUSTRO, FARID G CLAUDIA CALUSTRO VARGAS v. OMAR CHRISTHIAN VILLA AGUIRRE The object of this suit is to: DETERMINE CUSTODY AND SPECIAL IMMIGRATION JUVENILE STATUS. It is ORDERED that OSMAR CHRISTHIAN VILLA AGUIRRE appear at the above-named court and protect his or her interests on or before January 14, 2026 9:30 AM. DATE: October 23, 2025 Darcee King CLERK November 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025 AD#97692

IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA IN RE: Estate of Mary Louise Stewart, Deceased Fiduciary No. FI-2024-0002592 H E A R I N G N O T I C E Pursuant to the provisions of Virginia Code § 64.2-550, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Commissioner of Accounts has appointed January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at her office at 10400 Eaton Place, Suite 450, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, as the time and place for receiving proof of debts and demands against the estate of Mary Louise Stewart , at the request of David Allen Moyer, Executor for said estate. Given under my hand as Commissioner of Accounts on December 16, 2025. /s/ Anne M. Heishman Anne M. Heishman Commissioner of Accounts 19th Judicial Circuit December 25, 2025 AD#98742

TRUSTEE'S SALE 21030 COURTLAND VILLAGE DR LEESBURG, VA 20175 In execution of the Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $100,000.00, dated November 2, 2016, and recorded as Instrument Number 20161123-0080021 in Loudoun County land records, the appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the main entrance of the courthouse for the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, 18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20178 on January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM , the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and more particularly described as follows: LOT 22, SECTION 1, COURTLAND RURAL VILLAGE, AS THE SAME IS DULY DEDICATED BY INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200512120139313 AND AS SHOWN ON A PLAT AT INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200512120139314, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA. The property and improvements will be sold in "as is" physical condition without warranty of any kind. TERMS OF SALE: A non-refundable bidder's deposit of 10% of the sale price or 10% of the original principal amount of the subject Deed of Trust, whichever is lower, by cashier's or certified check required at time of sale except for the party secured by the Deed of Trust. Risk of loss on purchaser from date and time of auction. Balance of the purchase price must be paid by cashier's check within 15 days from sale date. Except for Virginia Grantor tax, all settlement costs and expenses are purchaser's responsibility. Taxes are pro-rated to the date of sale. Purchaser is responsible for obtaining possession of the property. If purchaser defaults, deposit may be forfeited and property resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser who shall be liable for any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees of both sales. If Trustee does not convey title for any reason, purchaser's sole remedy is return of deposit without interest. This sale is subject to post-sale audit of the status of the loan secured by the Deed of Trust including but not limited to determining whether prior to sale a bankruptcy was filed, a forbearance, repayment or other agreement was entered into or the loan was reinstated or paid off; in any such event this sale shall be null and void and purchaser’s sole remedy shall be return of deposit without interest. This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, 101 North Lynnhaven Road, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: RAS Trustee Services, LLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza I, Suite 302 Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 (844) 442-2150 (470) 321- 7112 December 8th, 2025 December 15th, 2025 AD#97492

COHN, GOLDBERG & DEUTSCH, LLC 1099 WINTERSON ROAD, SUITE 301 LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MARYLAND 21090 www.cgd-law.com Trustee Foreclosure Sale of Improved Real Property 3740 Kanawha Street NW, Washington, DC 20015 The undersigned Trustees will sell at public auction at the auctioneer's gallery of Tidewater Auctions LLC, Chevy Chase Pavilion, 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, on December 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Washington, DC and more fully described in a Deed of Trust from Allied Construction Company LLC, dated December 6, 2024 recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia at Instrument Number 2025001281 on January 3, 2025, with an original principal balance of $1,785,000.00, and an original interest rate of 11.99%, default having occurred under the terms thereof. EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Land referred to herein below is situated in the City of Washington, District of Columbia and is described as follows: All that piece or parcel of land, together with the improvements, rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, situate in the District of Columbia, described as follows, to wit: Lot numbered Eight (8) in Square numbered Eighteen Hundred Seventy-three (1873) in a subdivision of part of “Mount Airy” made by Allen E. Walker, called “Chevy Chase Terrace,” as per plat recorded in Liber 36, Folio 29. The improvements thereon being known as 3740 Kanawha Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia – 20015. The property will be sold by Trustee's Deed “as is” without any covenant, expressed or implied, in fee simple subject to conditions, restrictions, easements, and all other recorded instruments superior to the Deed of Trust referenced above. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of the lesser of $85,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the winning bid amount will be required at time of sale, in cash, certified check, or other form as Trustees may determine. The deposit required to bid at the auction is waived for the Noteholder and any of its successors or assigns. The Noteholder may bid up to the amount owed on the Note plus all costs and expenses of sale on credit and may submit a written bid to the Trustee which shall be announced at sale. The Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within 30 days of the salet. At the Trustees’ discretion, the foreclosure purchaser, if a corporation or LLC, must produce evidence, prior to bidding, of the legal formation of such entity. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. If purchaser fails to settle within the aforesaid thirty (30) days of the ratification, the purchaser agrees to pay the Trustees' reasonable attorney fees plus all costs incurred, if the Trustees have resell the property. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement the deposit shall be forfeited to the Trustees and all expenses of this sale (including attorney fees and full commission on the gross sales price of the sale) shall be charged against and paid from the forfeited deposit. In the event of resale the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property regardless of any improvements made to the real property. Interest is to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the default rate of 18% per annum from the date of sale to the date the funds are received in the office of the Trustees. In the event that the settlement is delayed for ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, water rent, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges/assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for the costs of all transfer taxes, documentary stamps and all other costs incident to settlement. Purchaser shall be responsible for physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss from the date of sale forward. The sale is subject to post sale audit by the Mortgage holder to determine whether the borrower filed bankruptcy, entered into any repayment/forbearance agreement, reinstated or paid off prior to the sale. In any such event the Purchaser agrees that upon notification by the Trustees of such event the sale is null and void and of no legal effect and the deposit returned without interest. Richard E. Solomon, et al., Sub. Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC (410) 825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com Washington Times, 12/8, 12/10, 12/12, 12/15, 12/17 CGD File #463947 Ad#98043