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PR26-0570 • 2025

Commission on the Arts and Humanities Janice Kim Confirmation Resolution of 2026

Commission on the Arts and Humanities Janice Kim Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2026-06-02
Official status
Under Council Review
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included details about Janice Kim’s background and responsibilities which are not covered in the official source material.

Resolution to Confirm Janice Kim for Commission on the Arts and Humanities

This resolution confirms Janice Kim's reappointment as a member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

  • Confirms Janice Kim’s reappointment to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
  • Sets her term to end on June 30, 2029.
  • Requires the Council to send a copy of this resolution to Janice Kim and the Mayor's Office after adoption.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Janice Kim
  • The Commission on the Arts and Humanities

Terms To Know

Commission on the Arts and Humanities
A group that works to support arts and cultural activities in Washington, D.C.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution only confirms Janice Kim's reappointment; it does not outline her specific duties or responsibilities.
  • The Council must act on this resolution by June 25, 2026, to avoid automatic disapproval.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Committee Mark-up of PR26-0570 by the Committee of the Whole

  2. 2026-05-28 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary

  3. 2026-05-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Roundtable on PR26-0570

  4. 2026-04-17 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Roundtable Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. 2026-04-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Roundtable filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the Whole

  6. 2026-03-20 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0570 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  7. 2026-03-17 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Referred to Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-03-12 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    PR26-0570 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Commission on the Arts and Humanities Janice Kim Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 12, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 4 of the Commission on the Arts and
Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code § 39-203), I am
pleased to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Janice Kim
Woodway Lane, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(Ward 3)
for reappointment as a member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, for a term to end June
30, 2029.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment of Janice Kim to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
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17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on the Arts and Humanities Janice Kim
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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22 Janice Kim
23 Woodway Lane, NW
24 Washington, DC 20016
25 (Ward 3)
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27 as a member of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities, established by section 4 of the
28 Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act, effective October 21, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-22; D .C.
29 Official Code § 39-203), for a term to end June 30, 2029.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
JANICE KIM
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JaniceKim
Ms,JaniceKimhasalonghistoryofsupportingnon-profitendeavors,andinparticular,non-profitsfocusedonbroadeningthereachoftheArts.
Sheiscurrentlya memberoftheBoardofTheWashingtonBallet,committeechairofCommunityEngagementoverseeingnewprograms,DanceforAllandDanceProgramPartnershipforDC PublicandPrivate
Schools,andamemberoftheboardofTransformerGallery,anon-profitgallerybasedinWashington,DC thatworkstopromotelocalandinternationalemergingcontemporaryartists
Previously,shewasaNationalCouncilMemberoftheSmithsonianAmericanArtMuseumandaformerco-chairofArtrageous,theannualfund-raisinggalaforthesameorganization,Ms.Kim hasbeena long-timesupporterof
WashingtonPerformingArts,EMergeDC ArtFair,andtheNationalGalleryofArt.Ms.KiminitiallyworkedincommerciallendingwithFirstUnionBankthenbecameCFOofaprivatecommercialandresidentialdevelopmentfirm,eventuallyretiringasCOO in2004.
A Ward3resident,Ms.KimhaslivedinDistrictsince1985.

GOVERNMENTOF THE DISTRICTOF COLUMBIA
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TomasTalamante,SteveWalkerBetsyCavendishJanuary27,2026
Subject: LegalsufficiencyreviewofResolutionsnominatingDemetriusButler,JaniceKim,CarlaSims,andHectorTorresasmembersoftheCommissionontheArtsandHumanities
This isto Certifythatthisofficehasreviewedtheabove-referencedresolutionsandfoundthemtobelegallyunobjectionable.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsinthisregard,pleasedonot
hesitatetocallErikaSatterlee,DeputyGeneralCounsel,ExecutiveOfficeoftheMayor,at202-724-1303, or me at202-724-7681.
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