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PR 26-0721

Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Earnest Hanible Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirm Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of DC’s Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs for the remainder of the term through Aug 4, 2028.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0721

Overview

PR 26-0721, titled the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Earnest Hanible Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a proposed Council resolution to confirm Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of the District of Columbia’s Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs. The appointment is to fill a vacant seat previously held by Natasha Dasher and would run for the remainder of an unexpired term ending August 4, 2028. The Mayor nominates the candidate, and the Council confirms.

Purpose and Intent

  • Formalize the confirmation of Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs.
  • Place a Ward 8 resident with a background in reentry support, entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed community engagement onto the Commission to contribute to policy and programmatic guidance for returning citizens.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 2: The Council confirms Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs, filling the vacant seat formerly held by Natasha Dasher.
  • Term: The confirmation is for the remainder of an unexpired term, ending August 4, 2028.
  • Sec. 3: Transmission of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor after adoption.
  • Sec. 4: The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Nominee Background (as Included in the Record)

  • Earnest Hanible, Ward 8 resident (U Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020).
  • Founder/CEO of Good Works Grooming Co. (a DC-based social enterprise supporting reentry, recovery, and housing stability through community partnerships and revenue-generating products).
  • Experience in logistics and operations with leadership roles in transportation-related companies; extensive experience in community service and reentry-focused initiatives.
  • Notable credentials: Georgetown McDonough Pivot Fellow; clinical certifications in Addiction Prevention and Treatment (Yale), Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins), and psychology specializations (APA); certifications in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and various related trainings.
  • Emphasizes trauma-informed, relationship-driven engagement with returning citizens and a model that blends social entrepreneurship with reentry support.
  • Education and ongoing professional development highlighted, including a pivot toward social services and community outreach.

Potential Impact and Implications

  • Governance: Adds a formally confirmed public voting member to the DC Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs, potentially influencing policy recommendations, program oversight, and collaboration with DC agencies on reentry services.
  • Representation: Brings Ward 8 perspectives to the Commission, potentially shaping focus areas and equity considerations for returning citizens across DC.
  • Programmatic Leverage: Hanible’s background in trauma-informed care and community-based engagement may inform Commission discussions on housing stability, access to treatment, employment pathways, and partnerships with social enterprises.
  • Timeline: The appointment is effective for the remaining term through August 4, 2028, aligning with the Commission’s ongoing work and any renewal processes thereafter.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history indicates referral to the Committee on Housing (2026-06-02) and introduction on May 19, 2026.
  • The Mayor provided a legal sufficiency review stating the resolution is legally unobjectionable.
  • Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution is transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor.

Conclusion

PR 26-0721 is a straightforward confirmation measure to appoint Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of the DC Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs for a term ending August 4, 2028. The nominator (Mayor Bowser) emphasizes Hanible’s lived experience, entrepreneurship, and trauma-informed practice as aligning with the Commission’s mission to support returning citizens and improve reintegration outcomes.

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

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