Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Cambridge Worrell-Smith for appointment as a nongovernmental member of the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Establishment Act of 2016. Ms. Worrell-Smith will fill a vacant seat previously held by Rev. Gary Hill, serving the remainder of the term that ends on November 7, 2026. 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. Worrell-Smith's appointment to the Commission, emphasizing her qualifications and the importance of her role in supporting out-of-school time initiatives. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. Ms. Worrell-Smith is a high school student and youth ambassador at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and public policy.