Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Gloria Dunbar for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Dorjan Short. This appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term that will conclude on July 8, 2027. The nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Ms. Dunbar, highlighting her extensive experience in digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and program management across various sectors, including healthcare and technology.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Commission on African-American Affairs Gloria Dunbar Confirmation Resolution of 2026," confirms Ms. Dunbar's appointment and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, and the Council of the District of Columbia is urged to consider the nomination promptly. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.