Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mr. Michael Plummer for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs, filling a vacancy left by John Matthews. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office on Ex-Offender Affairs and Commission on Re-Entry and Ex-Offender Affairs Establishment Act of 2006. Mr. Plummer, a resident of Ward 7 in Washington, DC, has extensive experience in youth rehabilitation and advocacy, having spent 23 years incarcerated and now dedicating his life to mentoring at-risk youth and supporting their reintegration into society. His term is set to end on August 4, 2027.

The proposed resolution confirms Mr. Plummer's appointment and emphasizes the importance of his role in the Commission, which focuses on issues related to re-entry and support for returning citizens. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.