Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Dr. Keita Vanderpool to serve as a licensed chiropractor on the Board of Integrative Healthcare for a three-year term. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985. Dr. Vanderpool, a resident of Ward 8, has extensive experience in the chiropractic field and has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the Washington, DC Board of Chiropractic and significant positions within the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Dr. Vanderpool's appointment to the Board of Integrative Healthcare, filling a new seat established by recent legislation. The resolution outlines the process for the Council's confirmation and mandates that a copy be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor's Office upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon approval by the Council.