Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mx. Colin Rettammel for reappointment to the Commission on Human Rights, with the term set to conclude on December 31, 2028. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Human Rights Act of 1977. Mx. Rettammel, a resident of Ward 5 in Washington, DC, has a robust legal background, including experience as a judicial law clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and as an appellate attorney for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Mayor's office has provided biographical information about the nominee and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of the nomination.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on Human Rights Colin Rettammel Confirmation Resolution of 2025," formally confirms Mx. Rettammel's reappointment. The resolution outlines the Council's decision to endorse the nomination and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor's office upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its approval by the Council.