Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Natalia Kalloo for reappointment as a public member of the Food Policy Council, with her term set to end on March 1, 2028. This nomination follows the guidelines established by the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Food Policy Council and Director Establishment Act of 2014. The Mayor has provided details about Ms. Kalloo's qualifications, which include over 12 years of experience in various roles within the District government, as well as her recent entrepreneurial endeavors in catering and spice production. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution aims to formally confirm Ms. Kalloo's reappointment, emphasizing her extensive background in food management, financial oversight, and program development, which align with the Council's mission to improve food access and policy in the District of Columbia. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption and mandates that copies be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor. A legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel has deemed the resolution legally unobjectionable, affirming that the reappointment process meets all necessary legal standards and highlighting Ms. Kalloo's potential contributions to the Food Policy Council's objectives.