The proposed resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia seeks to reappoint Ms. Nkechi Taifa to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending December 7, 2026. This board is responsible for overseeing the conditions of District residents imprisoned in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the D.C. Department of Corrections. The resolution emphasizes the importance of her role and contributions to the council, which was established under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997.

Nkechi Taifa is a prominent advocate for justice, with a rich background in criminal justice reform, civil rights, and reparations. She is the founder and CEO of The Taifa Group LLC and has held various leadership positions, including serving as the Advocacy Director for Criminal Justice at the Open Society Foundations. Her extensive experience includes legislative advocacy, coalition-building, and teaching, as well as authoring several influential publications on issues related to racial justice and criminal law. The resolution will be transmitted to relevant parties upon adoption and will take effect immediately.