Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Kimberley Grimes for appointment as a licensed cosmetologist member of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology, filling a vacant seat previously held by Richard DeCarlo. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and is intended for the remainder of an unexpired term that will conclude on December 13, 2027. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Grimes, highlighting her extensive experience in the cosmetology field, including her current role as a hairstylist and professor at Bennett Career Institute, as well as her educational background in business management and professional cosmetology.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Board of Barber and Cosmetology Kimberley Grimes Confirmation Resolution of 2026," confirms Ms. Grimes' appointment and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, and the Council is encouraged to consider the nomination promptly. Legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.