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

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: at the request of the Mayor
Last action: 2026-04-17
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

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Confirmation for Kristi C. Whitfield on Library Board

This resolution confirms Kristi C. Whitfield's appointment to the District of Columbia's Board of Library Trustees.

What This Bill Does

Confirms Kristi C. Whitfield as a member of the Board of Library Trustees.
Fills a vacant seat on the board that was previously held by Neil Albert.
Specifies that Whitfield will serve until January 5, 2029.

Who It Names or Affects

Kristi C. Whitfield
The District of Columbia's Board of Library Trustees

Terms To Know

Board of Library Trustees: A group that manages and oversees the operations of public libraries in Washington, D.C.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not provide details about Whitfield's duties or responsibilities on the board.
It is unclear what specific actions will be taken by the Office of the Mayor after receiving a copy of this resolution.

Bill History

2026-04-17 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution R26-0363, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006077
2026-03-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2026-03-31 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number R26-0363
2026-03-25 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Committee Report Filed by the Human Services Committee
2026-03-24 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0566 by the Human Services Committee
2026-03-19 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary
2026-03-17 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Referred to Committee on Human Services
2026-03-13 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0566 Published in the District of Columbia Register
2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
PR26-0566 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

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

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Proposed Resolution 26-0566 1
Committee on Human Services 2
Committee Print 3
March 24, 2026 4
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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION 7
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 11
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To confirm the appointment of Kristi C. Whitfield to the Board of Library Trustees. 16
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this 18
resolution may be cited as the “ Board of Library Trustees Kristi C. Whitfield Confirmation 19
Resolution of 2026”. 20
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of: 21
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Kristi C. Whitfield 23
21st Street, NE 24
Washington, DC 20018 25
(Ward 5) 26
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as a member of the Board of Library Trustees, established by section 4 of An Act To establish and 28
provide for the maintenance of a free public library and reading room in the District of Columbia, 29
approved June 3, 1896 (29 Stat. 244; D.C. Official Code § 39 -104), filling a vacant seat formerly 30
held by Neil Albert, for the remainder of an unexpired term to end January 5, 2029. 31
Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution, 32
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor. 33
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 34