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PR 26-0644

Police Complaints Board Bobbi Strang Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

The bill reappoints Bobbi Strang to the Ward 7 seat on the Police Complaints Board, ensuring continued civilian oversight through Jan 12, 2029.

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0644 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0644

Summary — PR 26-0644: Police Complaints Board Bobbi Strang Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill confirms the reappointment of Bobbi Strang as a Ward 7 member of the Police Complaints Board (PCB).
  • This follows the Mayor’s nomination and establishment of terms for service on the PCB, which operates under the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998.

Key Provisions

  • Section 2: Confirms the reappointment of Bobbi Strang, residing in Ward 7 (Central Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20019), to the Police Complaints Board.
  • Term length: The appointment runs through January 12, 2029.
  • Section 3: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and to the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Section 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.

Overview of the Nominee

  • Bobbi Strang is a current PCB member with a background in:
    • Public sector experience (Claims Examiner and Insurance Examiner roles at the Department of Employment Services).
    • Workforce development, education, and community outreach.
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities.
    • Community involvement, including service on the Board of the Office of Police Complaints and leadership roles in related community organizations.
  • Educational background includes a Master of Arts in Teaching from Salisbury University and a BA in English/Sociology from SUNY Geneseo.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary: Bobbi Strang, as a Ward 7 PCB member.
  • Secondary: The Office of Police Complaints, the PCB’s operations, and Ward 7 residents who are served by the PCB’s oversight and complaint review functions.
  • The confirmation reinforces continuity in district-level civilian oversight of police activities and complaint handling.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 20, 2026.
  • Referred to: Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
  • Confirmation process: Standard legislative confirmation for the Ward 7 seat on the PCB.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon adoption; term ends January 12, 2029.

Additional Context

  • The Mayor provided a legal sufficiency review, indicating no legal objections to the resolution.
  • The action aligns with the formal Confirmation Act procedures and the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act requirements.

This resolution is a straightforward reappointment confirmation for Bobbi Strang to continue serving as the Ward 7 representative on the Police Complaints Board, ensuring ongoing civilian oversight of police affairs within the District.

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

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