PR 26-0566 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Board of Library Trustees Kristi C. Whitfield Confirmation Resolution of 2026

This bill confirms Kristi C. Whitfield as a member of the Board of Library Trustees for the District of Columbia, filling a vacant seat left by Neil Albert until January 5, 2029. The resolution formally approves the Mayor's nomination of Whitfield, a Ward 5 resident with experience in executive leadership and public policy, to serve on the board that oversees the District's public library system. Once the Council adopts this resolution, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor, taking effect immediately upon passage. The bill is a procedural confirmation measure that does not alter library funding, services, or operations, but rather completes the appointment process for a board member.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 3, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits
MINOR
The document changed from a Mayor's nomination letter to the Council into the official enrolled resolution confirming the appointment. The substantive policy content regarding the nominee's appointment, term dates, and legal authority remains identical, with the only changes being the removal of the Mayor's letterhead and biographical resume, and the addition of official enrollment markings and a resolution number.
TECHNICAL

Removed the Mayor's nomination letter, including the formal address to the Council and the nominee's biographical resume and areas of expertise.

Added official enrollment headers, a resolution number (26-363), and the final enrolled text of the confirmation resolution.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 31, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 24, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0566 by the Human Services Committee
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Human Services
legislature
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0566 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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Chairman