Public Employee Relations Board Lee Clark Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms Lee Clark as a public member of DC PERB to fill a seat for the remaining term through 2028, enabling her to participate in public employee relations decisions.

Withdrawn

Summary of PR 26-0616 – Public Employee Relations Board Lee Clark Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to confirm the appointment of Lee Clark as a public member of the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) of the District of Columbia.

The appointment fills a vacant seat that was previously held by Ann Hoffman.

The term is for the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 12, 2028.

Key provisions and changes

Sec. 2: Confirms Lee Clark, residing in Ward 6, as a public member of PERB, established under the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (DC Law 2-139; DC Official Code § 1-605.01).

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

Sec. 4: This resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Who is affected

Lee Clark will become a public member of PERB, participating in board decisions and governance related to public employee relations and labor matters within the District.

The PERB and the governance of District public employment relations will be affected by Clark’s presence on the board for the remainder of the 2028 term.

Nomination and confirmation processes involve the Mayor’s Office (Executive Office of the Mayor) and the Council of the District of Columbia.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Nomination: Proposed by the Mayor (Muriel Bowser) and introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Hearing/Action Timeline:

Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0616 published in the DC Register on April 3, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor on March 31, 2026.
Introduced March 26, 2026.
The action history shows the bill was withdrawn on June 2, 2026.

Effective date: If adopted, takes effect immediately; however, the withdrawal indicates the measure did not proceed to final adoption.

Additional context

Lee Clark’s background includes extensive legal and governmental experience, including roles related to labor relations and public sector bargaining, with prior work at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. EPA, and the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, among others.

The bill aligns with the ongoing process of filling PERB vacancies to ensure continued governance of public employee relations in DC.

Note: The latest action in the record shows withdrawal, meaning the bill did not become law in its current form.