Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Kenyatta Hazelwood for reappointment to the Violence Fatality Review Committee, in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018. Ms. Hazelwood, a resident of Ward 1 and a trauma program manager at Howard University Hospital, has nearly 20 years of experience in emergency and trauma care, public health, and community engagement. Her term is set to end on October 12, 2028, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of her nomination, providing biographical information that highlights her qualifications and extensive involvement in trauma-based interventions.

The proposed resolution aims to formally confirm Ms. Hazelwood's reappointment, emphasizing the committee's role in reviewing violence-related fatalities and making prevention recommendations. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption, with copies sent to both the nominee and the Mayor. A legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel has confirmed that the resolution is legally unobjectionable, underscoring the significance of Ms. Hazelwood's expertise and ongoing pursuit of a Doctor of Public Health degree in addressing violence-related issues within the community.