Central/Northwest Columbia Heights
About Commissioner Lehmann Morales
Dieter is a proud District of Columbia Public Schools teacher, teaching World History to 10th graders at a high school in Columbia Heights, where he’s been for 4 years. He’s also advised the Model United Nations and Debate teams at the high school. Dieter, a proud union member, has also served in leadership roles at the Washington Teachers’ Union and with the DC Latino Caucus and the Ward One Democrats. The elected Commissioner for Single Member District 1A02 since 2021, Dieter is also a former Chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A.
Dieter holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Global Affairs from New York University.
All Measures Introduced/Sponsored (2023–present)
Note: co-sponsorships are noted where applicable
2026
2025
- R25-52 – Resolution Authorizing Application for OANC Technical Assistance Funds and Reimbursement to Commissioner Jeremy Sherman for Hybrid Meeting Equipment
- REP25-6 – Q4 2025 Quarterly Financial Report
- R25-0034 – A Resolution Concerning Support of the Fair Housing Practices Amendment Act of 2025
- LTR-0012 – A Letter Concerning Support of Case No. 21319, an application for an Area Variance for property at 1332 Harvard St. NW, Square 2855, Lot 0817 (SMD 1A09), to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, reported from the Committee on Housing and Zoning
- A25-0003 – A Settlement Agreement Concerning Best Stop Dispensary (ABRA-129285) at 3439 14th Street NW
- R25-0018 – A Resolution Concerning Condemning The Reinstatement Of Officers Convicted In The Murder Of Mr. Karon Hylton-Brown (co-sponsored by Commissioners B. Easley, C. Perri)
- R25-0006 – A Resolution Concerning the Reimbursement of Funds to Commissioner Anthony Thomas-Davis
- R25-0002 – A Resolution Concerning the Appointment of Committee Chairpersons and Members for 2025
2024
- LTR24-0026 – A Letter Concerning Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Requests for Housing Needs in Columbia Heights to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), and Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA), (introduced at the request of Max Ewart, Resident Chair, Committee on Housing Justice and Zoning)
- LTR24-0025 – A Letter Concerning A Map Amendment at 1459 Columbia Road (introduced at the request of Max Ewart, Resident Chair, Committee on Housing Justice and Zoning)
- R24-0026 – A Resolution Concerning Granting “Great Weight” to the State Board of Education (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- R24-0025 – A Resolution Concerning Support for Bill 25-630 Universal Out-Of-School Time Amendment Act of 2023 (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0024 – A Letter Concerning ANC 1A FY2026 Budget Requests to District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0023 – A Letter Concerning ANC 1A FY2026 Budget Requests to the State Board of Education (SBOE) (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0021 – A Letter Concerning ANC 1A Priorities for Inclusion in FY2026 Budget to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0020 – A Letter Concerning ANC 1A FY2026 Budget Request for Enhanced Communication Tools for Students and Families to the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- CR16-2024 – A Resolution Concerning Passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A Proposed FY25 Budget (co-sponsored by Commissioner B. Easley)
- CR10-2024 – A Resolution Concerning the Approval of Funds for Translation Services to be Used at the ANC 1A/4B Tenant Resource Fair (introduced at the request of Max Ewart, Resident Chair, Committee on Housing Justice and Zoning)
- LTR24-0015 – A Letter Concerning Amendments to the Language Access Act of 2004 to the Honorable Brianne K. Nadeau, Council of the District of Columbia (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0016 – Report of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A Concerning Board of Zoning Adjustment Case Number 20951A, the Application of Round Trip Properties, LLC for a Modification of Significance at 646 13th Street, NW (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- REP24-0003 – Report of the Committee on Housing Justice and Zoning Concerning Board of Zoning Adjustment Case Number 20951A, the Application of Round Trip Properties, LLC for a Modification of Significance at 646 13th Street, NW
- R24-0006 – A Resolution Concerning Opposition to the Initiative Amendment Act of 2023 Under Consideration By the Council of the District of Columbia (co-sponsored with Commissioner B. Easley)
- LTR24-0007 – A Letter of Support for Permits for Tivoli 100th Anniversary Celebration Events in Civic Plaza
- R24-0005 – A Resolution Concerning Support for Social Housing Legislation (introduced at the request of Max Ewart, Resident Chair, Committee on Housing Justice and Zoning)
- LTR24-0009 – A Letter to Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn and DC Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee Concerning Presentation of Mayor’s FY25 Budget to the Commission (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0010 – A Letter to DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Concerning the DC Public Schools Cuts in the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR24-0011 – A Letter to DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Concerning Youth Testimony in Upcoming Hearings (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- R24-0003 – A Resolution Concerning Support the Creation Of A Citywide High School Voter Registration Contest (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- R24-0002 – A Resolution Concerning Support The Creation Of A Green New Deal For Schools (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0011 – Letter to Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education, Concerning the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0013 – Letter to Dr. Lewis Ferebee, Chancellor, DC Public Schools (DCPS) Concerning the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0014 – Letter to Thennie Freeman, Acting Director, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Concerning the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0015 – Letter to Hnin Khaing, Director, Office of Human Rights (OHR) Concerning the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0016 – Letter to Jed Ross, Chief Risk Officer, Office of Risk Management (ORM) Concerning Administrative Requirements (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0017 – Letter to Dr. Christina Grant, State Superintendent of Education, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Concerning Professional Development for Teachers for Bullying and Harassment (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0018 – Letter to Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, Concerning Implementation of the Safe Streets for Students Amendment Act of 2022 for Public Safety and Justice (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
- LTR23-0019 – Letter to Bernice Butler, Executive Director, State Board of Education (SBOE) Concerning the FY25 Budget (introduced at the request of Christine Miller, Resident Chair, Committee on Education, Youth, and Family)
Concurring and Dissenting Opinions
None filed to date.
Official Testimony and Statements
Note whether delivered in SMD capacity, or on behalf of the Commission