PR 26-0578 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Citizen Review Panel Carolyn Woods Reappointment Resolution of 2026

This resolution reappoints Carolyn Woods to the Citizen Review Panel, a body established under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act to oversee investigations into complaints against child welfare services. The appointment extends her term until April 11, 2029, and requires the Council to send copies of the resolution to Woods, the panel chair, and the Mayor's office. Woods brings experience as a former foster parent and social worker, having served on the Parent Advisory Committee during her tenure with DC Child and Family Services. The measure is administrative in nature and does not create new policies or alter existing regulations.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Signed May 5, 2026
Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 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
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 21, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0578 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0578 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman