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PR 26-0695

Police Complaints Board Peter Durkin Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Appoints Peter Durkin to a new Ward 2 seat on the Police Complaints Board, serving until Jan 12, 2028, per DC law.

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0695 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0695

Overview

  • Bill: PR 26-0695
  • Session: 26
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Title: Police Complaints Board Peter Durkin Confirmation Resolution of 2026
  • Purpose: To confirm the appointment of Peter Durkin as the Ward 2 member of the Police Complaints Board (PCB), filling a new seat, for a fixed term.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution confirms the Mayor’s appointment of Peter Durkin to the Police Complaints Board, specifically filling a Ward 2 seat established under the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998.
  • Term: The appointment would run from approval through January 12, 2028.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Confirmation of Appointment: Officially confirms Peter Durkin as the Ward 2 member of the Police Complaints Board.
  • Seat and Ward: Durkin is appointed to a newly created Ward 2 seat on the PCB, details provided (Ward 2 address and designation).
  • Statutory Basis: Appointment aligns with Section 5 of the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-208; D.C. Official Code § 5-1104).
  • Effective Date: Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
  • Transmission: Requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and to the Mayor after adoption.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Peter Durkin: The individual nominated and proposed for confirmation.
  • Ward 2 residents: As the holder of the Ward 2 PCB seat, Durkin’s appointment impacts District residents in Ward 2 who rely on PCB oversight of police complaints.
  • Police Complaints Board: Adds a new Ward 2 seat to the PCB, potentially affecting board composition and governance.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: Introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson.
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on May 19, 2026.
  • Introduction Date: May 6, 2026.
  • Nomination Context: Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office transmitted the nomination and supporting materials.
  • Adoption Process: The resolution would be adopted by the Council and transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Term End: The confirmed term ends January 12, 2028.

Additional Context

  • The Police Complaints Board is part of the District’s system for reviewing and addressing police complaints, with the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act providing the framework for board composition and governance.
  • The document includes biographical and professional details about Peter Durkin, highlighting a background in technology and governance, with community engagement and qualifications relevant to public service and oversight.

If you’d like, I can add a brief glossary of terms (e.g., PCB, Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act) or compare this appointment to prior PCB compositions.

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

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