Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development Sina Uipi Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Conserts Sina Uipi’s reappointment to the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development for a term ending April 17, 2028.

Referred to Committee on Human Services

Summary of PR 26-0703 | Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development Sina Uipi Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose and intent

This measure seeks the formal confirmation by the Council of the District of Columbia of the reappointment of Sina Uipi as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development.

The Commission is established under the Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Establishment Act of 2001 (DC Law 14-28).

Key provisions and changes

Sec. 1: Title. The resolution may be cited as the “Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development Sina Uipi Confirmation Resolution of 2026.”

Sec. 2: Confirmation. The Council confirms Sina Uipi, of Quincy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 (Ward 4), as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development.

Term: The appointment is for a term ending April 17, 2028.
Authority: The appointment is made pursuant to Section 305 of the Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Establishment Act (DC Official Code § 2-1374), effective October 3, 2001.

Sec. 3: Transmission. Upon adoption, the Council must transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and to the Mayor.

Sec. 4: Effective date. The resolution takes effect immediately.

Who is affected

Sina Uipi: Reappointment as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development.

The Commission itself: The confirmation replenishes or continues the current public membership for a specified term.

The Mayor and relevant DC government offices: Notified of the confirmation per standard procedure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action history:

Introduced on May 6, 2026 by Chairman Phil Mendelson.
Referred to the Committee on Human Services on May 19, 2026.

Nomination details:

The Bill letter from the Mayor nominates Sina Uipi for reappointment to a term ending April 17, 2028.

Effective process:

Upon adoption, the resolution becomes official and is transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor.
As a confirmation measure, it completes the mayoral nomination with Council approval.

Additional context (background)

The Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development is part of the District’s framework to advise and support Asian and Pacific Islander communities, under the Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs Establishment Act.

The act and the Commission focus on development, advocacy, and community empowerment for NHPI (Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) and Asian communities within DC.

If you’d like, I can add a brief overview of Sina Uipi’s background based on the nominee’s provided information to help readers understand the qualifications guiding this reappointment.