Police Complaints Board Mikyala Moore Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms Mikyala Moore as Ward 8 representative on the Police Complaints Board for the remainder of the term through Jan 12, 2029.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Overview

PR 26-0743, the Police Complaints Board Mikyala Moore Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a resolution in the District of Columbia Council to confirm the appointment of Mikyala Moore as the Ward 8 representative on the Police Complaints Board. The resolution designates the remainder of an unexpired term ending January 12, 2029, filling a vacancy previously held by Derrick Colbert.

Key Provisions

Sec. 2: Confirms Mikyala Moore as the Ward 8 member of the Police Complaints Board, with contact details and ward designation. Term: remainder of an unexpired term ending January 12, 2029. Vacancy addressed: previously Derrick Colbert.

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

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

Nominee Background (as presented in the bill materials)

Name: Mikyala Moore

Address: Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020 (Ward 8)

Education:

Texas Southern University (Online): Masters of Education for Clinical Mental Health, expected May 2026
Dillard University: B.A. in Criminal Justice
Relevant certificates in trauma-informed practice and ethics

Experience:

Early Childhood Support Coordinator, Hopkins House (Nov 2025 – Present)
Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager, Housing Up (Jan 2025 – Aug 2025)
Therapist Intern, The Healing Palace (Aug 2024 – Present)
Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager, University Health (Feb 2022 – Jan 2025)
Street Outreach and Engagement Associate, HER Resiliency Center (Oct 2019 – Jan 2022)

Professional focus: trauma support, housing stability, mental health services, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families and service providers.

Professional emphasis aligns with community safety, restitution, and supportive services for residents facing housing instability and behavioral health needs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduction: June 9, 2026.

Action History:

Introduced by Chairman Mendelson (PR26-0743).
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on June 23, 2026.

Adoption: The resolution would become effective immediately upon adoption.

Certification: The Mayor’s Office has submitted a legal sufficiency review indicating the resolution is legally unobjectionable.

Notification: Upon adoption, copies will be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor.

Impact and Scope

Affects: Ward 8 residents by ensuring representation on the Police Complaints Board.

Governance: Maintains the PCB’s function under the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-208; D.C. Official Code § 5-1104).

Accountability and Oversight: The PCB members participate in evaluating police conduct complaints and contribute to the District’s civilian oversight of law enforcement.

Summary

PR 26-0743 moves to formally confirm Mikyala Moore as the Ward 8 member of the Police Complaints Board for the remaining term through January 12, 2029. The nomination aligns with Moore’s background in criminal justice, trauma-informed practice, and housing/mental health support, positioning her to contribute to civilian oversight of policing in the District. The resolution is procedural, requiring Council confirmation and immediate effectiveness upon adoption.

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