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PR 26-0645

Police Complaints Board Edward Sanders Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Appoints Edward Sanders to the newly created Ward 1 seat on the DC Police Complaints Board with a term ending Jan 12, 2028.

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0645 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0645

Summary: Police Complaints Board Edward Sanders Confirmation Resolution of 2026 (PR 26-0645)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a confirmation resolution to appoint Edward Sanders as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board (PCB) in the District of Columbia.
  • It designates Sanders to fill a new seat on the PCB, for a term ending January 12, 2028.
  • This action is taken under the Authority of the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998.

Key Provisions

  • Sec. 2: Confirms Edward Sanders as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board, filling a newly created seat, with a term ending January 12, 2028.
  • Sec. 3: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.
  • The bill references the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act (OCCR Act) of 1998 as the statutory basis for the PCB and the appointment.

Nominee Background (as presented in the bill)

  • Name: Edward Anthony Sanders
  • Ward: 1 (Washington, DC)
  • Education: BA in Political Science (Mississippi State University, 2006); additional coursework at Georgetown University.
  • Career Highlights:
    • Relationship Manager, United Negro College Fund (since 2018): Manages a multi-million-dollar initiative and develops grants, internships, and external partnerships.
    • Director of Programming/Development/External Affairs, Gloucester Institute (2017–present; earlier tenure 2009–2013): Led programming with high-level policymakers, expanded fundraising (notably increasing individual donors), and external relations.
    • Prior government and public affairs experience, including roles with the U.S. Department of State, The White House, and various consulting roles.
    • Leadership and community involvement, including roles in university boards and local organizations.
  • The nomination package includes biographical materials and a proposed resolution to assist the confirmation process.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Affected Entity: Police Complaints Board of the District of Columbia.
  • Beneficiary: Edward Sanders becomes the Ward 1 member of the PCB.
  • Governance Impact: Fills a new PCB seat, contributing to oversight and review of police complaints in DC.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and referral: PR 26-0645 introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson.
  • Action history:
    • April 20, 2026: Introduced.
    • April 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
  • Nomination timeline: Nomination letter by Mayor Muriel Bowser dated April 20, 2026; includes formal confirmation materials.
  • Effective date: Immediate upon adoption of the resolution.
  • Next steps: Committee consideration by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, followed by full Council vote for final confirmation.

Notable Context

  • The nomination reflects the Mayor’s use of the DC confirmation process to appoint a new Ward 1 PCB member, consistent with DC law governing citizen complaint review and police oversight.
  • The resolution aligns with statutory requirements for confirming PCB appointments and transmitting the result to the Mayor and nominee.

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

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