Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mr. Edward Sanders to serve as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board, filling a new seat with a term set to end on January 12, 2028. This nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Sanders, highlighting his extensive experience in public engagement, government relations, and strategic communications, including his current role as Relationship Manager at the United Negro College Fund and his previous positions in various governmental and non-profit organizations.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Police Complaints Board Edward Sanders Confirmation Resolution of 2026," seeks the Council's confirmation of Mr. Sanders' appointment. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor, and it is set to take effect immediately. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.