Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Tomeka Watson-Lewis for appointment to the Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee, as a representative of current or former students involved in the foster care system. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Students in the Care of D.C. Coordinating Committee Act of 2018. Ms. Watson-Lewis, who resides in Ward 1, is filling a vacant seat with a term set to end on November 15, 2028. The Mayor has provided biographical information about the nominee and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution confirms Ms. Watson-Lewis's appointment to the committee, which was established to address the needs and concerns of students in the foster care system. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Ms. Watson-Lewis brings valuable experience as the Executive Director of Mute the Violence DC, where she focuses on gun violence prevention among at-risk youth, and her personal background as a former ward of the state enhances her commitment to supporting and empowering youth in similar situations.