Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Venus Little for appointment as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacancy left by Spencer Gopaul. This appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 8, 2026, and includes a subsequent term that will conclude on July 8, 2029. 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. Little and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of her nomination.

The proposed resolution formally confirms Ms. Little's appointment to the Commission on African-American Affairs. It outlines the Council's intent to support her nomination and mandates the transmission of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately, reflecting the Council's commitment to advancing representation and advocacy for African-American affairs in the District of Columbia.