Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development Monica Jahan Bose Confirmation Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Monica Jahan Bose as a public member of DC’s Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development through April 17, 2028.

Referred to Committee on Human Services

Overview

Bill: PR 26-0697

Session: 26

Jurisdiction: District of Columbia

Title: Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development Monica Jahan Bose Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose: To confirm Monica Jahan Bose as a public member of the District of Columbia Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development, filling a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 17, 2028.

Main Purpose and Intent

The Council is invited to formally confirm Monica Jahan Bose to serve on the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development (established by the Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Establishment Act of 2001).

The resolution signals approval of Bose’s appointment to the commission, replacing the former seat held by John Tinpe, for the remainder of the term through April 17, 2028.

Key Provisions and Changes

Sec. 2: Confirms Monica Jahan Bose, residing at Belmont Road NW, Washington, DC 20009 (Ward 1), as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development.

Term Details: The appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 17, 2028.

Sec. 3: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution, once adopted, to the nominee and to the Mayor.

Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.

Who/What is Affected

Individual: Monica Jahan Bose, a DC resident with a background in arts, culture, and community engagement.

Commission: The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development gains one additional public member, filling the vacancy left by John Tinpe.

Local governance: Administrative process for confirming appointments to DC boards/commissions, with the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments involved in nominating and the Council responsible for confirmation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Nomination: Initiated by the Mayor (Mayor Bowser) and documented in a May 6, 2026 letter.

Introduction: PR 26-0697 introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson on May 6, 2026.

Referral: On May 19, 2026, the bill was referred to the Committee on Human Services.

Immediate Effect: Upon adoption, the resolution takes effect immediately (Sec. 4), and a copy is transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor (Sec. 3).

Term Length: The confirmed term runs through April 17, 2028.

Additional Context

The nomination and confirmation process aligns with the DC Confirmation Act of 1979 and the Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Establishment Act of 2001.

Monica Bose’s professional background (as reflected in the bill materials) includes extensive involvement in arts, culture, and community initiatives, suggesting a focus on culturally inclusive development within the Asian and Pacific Islander community in DC.

If you’d like, I can excerpt and summarize Bose’s listed qualifications and projects to provide more detail on the alignment between her background and the commission’s potential priorities.