District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Joe Coleman Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms the reappointment of Joe Coleman as a citizen member of the DC Commemorative Works Committee through July 22, 2028.

Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0707 Published in the District of Columbia Register

Overview

PR 26-0707, the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Joe Coleman Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a resolution to confirm the reappointment of Joe Coleman as a citizen member of the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee. The term of the appointment runs until July 22, 2028. The measure is sponsored by Council Chair Phil Mendelson and includes standard confirmation language and procedural steps.

Purpose and Intent

To formally confirm the reappointment of Joe Coleman to the DC Commemorative Works Committee, a body established to oversee commemorative projects under DC law.

To continue Mr. Coleman’s service as a citizen member, leveraging his background as a local artist and his prior experience on the committee.

Key Provisions

Sec. 2: Confirms the reappointment of Joe Coleman, providing his contact information (Lane Place, NE; Ward 7) and specifying the appointment term end date as July 22, 2028.

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

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

The resolution identifies Joe Coleman’s qualifications and ties to the arts community, including his roles, education, and professional experience relevant to commemorative works.

Affected Parties

Joe Coleman: The individual sought for reappointment as a citizen member of the DC Commemorative Works Committee.

Mayor of the District of Columbia: Recipient of the confirmation request and the resolution.

The District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee: The body of which Coleman would continue to be a member.

General public with interest in commemorative projects overseen by the Committee.

Timeline and Procedural Details

Nomination filed May 12, 2026, by Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Action history shows introduction on May 12, 2026, and referral to the Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2026.

Term length set to end July 22, 2028.

The Council is instructed to transmit copies of the resolution upon adoption.

Legal sufficiency review completed confirming no legal objections to the nomination.

Additional Context

The nominee, Joe Coleman, is a Ward 7 resident with extensive arts experience, including public murals and community art projects, and holds multiple degrees in art and education from George Washington University, Howard University, Corcoran School of Art and Design, and Morehouse College.

The measure aligns with routine confirmations for appointees to the Commemorative Works Committee and includes standard administrative language confirming eligibility and adherence to the applicable confirmation and street/alley procedures acts.

If you’d like, I can provide a succinct one-page briefing or a comparison with prior DC Commemorative Works Committee confirmations.