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PR 26-0663

Commission on Human Rights Adam Maier Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Reappoints Adam Maier to the DC Commission on Human Rights for a term ending December 31, 2029.

Approved with Resolution Number R26-0433
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0663

Summary: Commission on Human Rights Adam Maier Confirmation Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0663)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill provides for the reappointment of Adam Maier as a member of the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights (COHR).
  • Term: The reappointment would run until December 31, 2029.
  • Legal basis cited: Confirmation Act of 1978 and Human Rights Act of 1977, enabling the Council to confirm the nominee.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 2: Confirms the reappointment of Adam Maier as a member of the COHR, for a term ending December 31, 2029.
    • Nominee: Adam Maier, 10th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Ward 6).
    • COHR role: Member of the Commission established by the Human Rights Act of 1977 (DC Official Code § 2-1404.01 et seq.).
  • Sec. 3: Requires transmission of the adopted resolution to the nominee and the Mayor.
  • Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.
  • Supporting materials: The nomination includes biographical information and a summary of Maier’s qualifications and achievements (staff leadership within the Council, experience overseeing human service and public works agencies, housing/homelessness programs, and extensive public service background).

Qualifications and Background of Nominee

  • Adam Maier is described as a proven leader with more than 26 years of experience in DC government administration, policy development, financial management, legislative drafting, and executive agency liaison. Also highlights:
    • Experience overseeing a large cluster of human service and public works agencies (budget > $806 million annually).
    • Key roles in reforming homeless services and implementing the Housing First approach (e.g., housing >250 formerly homeless individuals; 1,500 moved from shelters to permanent housing under Housing First initiatives).
    • Extensive Council staff experience (Committee on Human Services, Committee on Public Works and the Environment; liaison roles across multiple agencies).
    • Prior nonprofit leadership (Executive Director, Independent Living for the Handicapped) and advocacy/technical background in disability services and independent living.
    • Education: B.A. in Public Administration and Philosophy, University of Maryland.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Adam Maier, the individual nominee, who would continue serving as a member of the COHR.
  • COHR and DC residents: The Commission on Human Rights, which oversees investigations, enforcement, and policy regarding civil rights protections in the District, would continue to be staffed by Maier for the term ending in 2029.
  • Mayor and Council: The article notes administrative procedures for confirmation and notification.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history indicates:
    • Introduced: April 21, 2026.
    • Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Operations: May 5, 2026.
  • The Mayor’s legal sufficiency review (March 31, 2026) found the resolution legally unobjectionable.
  • Once adopted by the Council, the resolution would be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor, effective immediately.

Notes

  • The bill is a straightforward confirmation/resolution of reappointment, with no substantive changes to COHR powers or structure reflected in the text provided. It serves to authorize another term for Adam Maier on the Commission on Human Rights.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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