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PR 26-0725

Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Loniece Hamilton Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms Loniece Hamilton as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs for the remainder of the term through Aug 4, 2026, and a subsequent

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0725

Overview

PR 26-0725, the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Loniece Hamilton Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a DC Council measure to confirm Loniece Hamilton as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs. The nomination is made by Mayor Muriel Bowser and seeks to fill a vacant seat formerly held by Charles King. The term would run for the remainder of an unexpired term ending August 4, 2026, and a subsequent full term ending August 4, 2029.

Purpose and Intent

  • Formalize the Council’s confirmation of Loniece Hamilton to the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs.
  • Ensure the commission has a publicly confirmed member to participate in governance and decision-making related to ex-offender reintegration and re-entry services.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appointment: Confirms Loniece Hamilton as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs.
  • Term Length:
    • Remainder of the unexpired term ending August 4, 2026.
    • Subsequent term ending August 4, 2029.
  • Vacancy: Fills the vacancy left by Charles King.
  • Scope: Appointment aligns with authority under the Office on Ex-Offender Affairs and Commission on Re-Entry Ex-Offender Establishment Act of 2006 (DC Official Code § 24-1303).

Who Is Affected

  • Loniece Hamilton: Gains a seat as a public voting member on the Commission.
  • Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs: Gains a new voting member to participate in oversight, policy development, and coordination of re-entry services.
  • The public and returning citizens: Potential indirect impact through ongoing commission activities and recommendations influencing re-entry programs and support services.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: May 19, 2026.
  • Action History: Referred to Committee on Housing on June 2, 2026; introduced May 19, 2026.
  • Legal Sufficiency: The Mayor’s Office of General Counsel provided a legal sufficiency determination, deeming the resolution unobjectionable.
  • Effective Date: The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
  • Transmission: Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor.

Additional Context

  • Nominee Background: Loniece Hamilton is a Ward 5 resident with experience in IT support and project management, currently pursuing a Cloud Practitioner certification and involved in behavioral health-related work through an internship at Umbrella Therapeutic Services. Her professional summary indicates a background in IT service management, systems, and business analysis.
  • Governance Framework: The action is authorized under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the 2006 establishment act for the Commission on Re-Entry and Ex-Offender Affairs, reinforcing constitutional and statutory procedures for mayoral nominations and council confirmations.

This summary presents the bill as a straightforward confirmation of a single public voting member to a DC council-appointed commission, with specific term dates and standard confirmation procedures.

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

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