Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Tamika Bruce for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs, filling a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term that ends on August 4, 2027. This nomination is made 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. The resolution to confirm her appointment has been proposed to the Council of the District of Columbia, and the Mayor has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.

Ms. Bruce is a community leader and mentor with extensive experience in supporting youth and marginalized communities. She has worked in various roles, including as a conflict resolution facilitator and a credible messenger for justice-involved adults, where she provided mentorship and case management. Her background includes running a beauty business that integrates youth development and community engagement, as well as formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy and conflict resolution. The resolution has been reviewed for legal sufficiency and is deemed unobjectionable, paving the way for her confirmation.