Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Mx. Colin Rettammel to be reappointed as a member of the Commission on Human Rights for a term ending December 31, 2028. This nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Human Rights Act of 1977. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Rettammel, highlighting his extensive legal experience, including his current role as a judicial law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and previous positions with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. The Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

The proposed resolution confirms the reappointment of Colin Rettammel to the Commission on Human Rights, as established by the Human Rights Act of 1977. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Rettammel's background in law and his personal commitment to human and civil rights are emphasized as key qualifications for his role on the Commission. The resolution has been reviewed for legal sufficiency and found to be unobjectionable.