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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 19, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania 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 Office on Ex- Offender Affairs
and Commission on Re-Entry and Ex-Offender Affairs Establishment Act of 2006, effective March 8,
2007 (D.C. Law 16-243; D.C. Official Code § 24-1303), I am pleased to nominate the following
individual:
Mr. Melvin McLean
Van Ness Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
(Ward 3)
for appointment as a public voting member of the Commission on Re -Entry and Returning Citizen
Affairs, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Keith Campbell for the remainder of an unexpired term
to end August 4, 2026, and a subsequent term to end August 4, 2029.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
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.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
Mayor
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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 appointment of Melvin McLean to the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning
16 Citizen Affairs.
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18 RESOLVED , BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , That this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs Melvin
20 McLean Confirmation Resolution of 2026".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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23 Melvin McLean
24 Van Ness Street, NW
25 Washington, DC 20008
26 (Ward 3)
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28 as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs,
29 established by section 4 of the Office on Ex-Offender Affairs and Commission on Re-Entry and
30 Ex-Offender Establishment Act of 2006, effective March 8, 2007 (D.C. Law 16-243; D.C.
31 Official Code § 24-1303), filling a vacant seat formerly held by Keith Campbell, for the
32 remainder of an unexpired term to end August 4, 2026, and a subsequent term to end August 4,
33 2029.
34 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
35 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.
36 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Melvin McLean
Professional Summary:
Team-oriented professional with a strong background in case management as well as extensive leadership
and supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to analyze systems strategically, identify operational
pain points, and implement effective solutions. Known for thinking creatively to streamline processes,
improve efficiency, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Professional Experience:
Search Clerk, FCP Morgantown Law Library
Morgantown, West Virginia | 2021–2025
● Reduced research time by 30% through personalized instruction on citation management tools
and advanced search techniques.
● Implemented structured guidance protocols for database navigation and resource access.
● Increased customer satisfaction scores by delivering comprehensive support on information
literacy, source evaluation, and research bias identification.
● Processed 100+ material transactions daily with a 99% accuracy rate, streamlining overall
operations
Case Manager, Housing Opportunities Unlimited
Washington, D.C. | 2017–2020
● Successfully transitioned 150+ families from Barry Farms and Sursum Corda Housing Projects
into stable transitional housing using federal housing vouchers.
● Provided residents with clear pathways to return to their residences, and increased housing
placement success rate by 65% through coordinated housing searches, credit repair services, and
relocation assistance
● Reduced average placement time by 45 days through proactive client engagement and resource
coordination.
● Secured $2.3M in federal housing vouchers to support property restoration
● Improved client credit scores by an average of 85 points through targeted credit repair education
and financial counseling.
Records Department Supervisor, D.C. Department of Human Resources
Washington, D.C. | 2001–2012
● Digitized employee records for 35,000+ D.C. government employees, reducing retrieval
time from 48 hours to 15 minutes
● Led a team of 8 staff members, increasing productivity through coaching and performance
feedback
● Eliminated records backlog by optimizing workflow scheduling and strategic task assignments
● Achieved full regulatory compliance by developing and enforcing records management policies
● Reduced training time through standardized training programs
● Decreased filing errors through quality control checkpoints and accountability measures
Education:
Georgetown University Pivot Program, McDonough School of Business
Certificate of Completion | Expected June 2026
Custom education program in business and entrepreneurship. Coursework included principles of
entrepreneurship, business communications, teamwork and negotiation skills, personal finance, and
professional development
University of the District of Columbia
2004 - 2008
55 hours in Paralegal Studies
Certificates
CSM High-Performance Skills Course – SeeMore Impact Labs | 2026
Negotiation Strategies Course – Negotiation Works | 2025
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xecutive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Mel
vin McLean
Mr. M
elvin McLean is a returning citizen and dedicated community
advocate committed to strengthening reentry pathways and expanding
opportunities for justice -impacted individuals in the District. He is
currently a Fellow in the Georgetown University Pivot Program, where
he is deepening his leadership, business, and professional development
skills to further his impact in the community.
He has completed 50 credit hours in Paralegal Studies at the University
of the District of Columbia, which has contributed to his research and
analysis of the systems that shape the lives of returning citizens. His
academic and professional pursuits reflect a clear commitment to
understanding and improving the structures that affect individuals
navigating reentry.
Previously, Mr. McLean served as a case manager supporting the relocation of Barry Farms and
Sursum Corda residents during the redevelopment of their housing communities. This role, which
he describes as the most rewarding work he has ever done, ignited a deep passion for service and
reinforced his belief in the power of compassionate, hands-on support. Working directly with
families during a period of transition strengthened his resolve to advocate for those who too often
face systemic barriers and limited resources.
As a member of the Mayor’s Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs, Mr. McLean
would bring lived experience, professional insight a nd a steadfast commitment to the tools,
opportunities, and support necessary to thrive. He is driven by a desire to uplift his community,
expand second-chance pathways, and help build a more equitable and inclusive District for all.
A Ward 3 resident, Mr. McLean is pursuing a certificate from the McDonough School of Business
through the Georgetown University Pivot Program.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Kimberly A. Bassett, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: May 8, 2026
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of a resolution appointing Melvin McLean as a member
of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolution and
found it to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Michael Porcello, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at
202-727-0872, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth Cavendish