Bill > PR26-0026

This resolution is a nomination and confirmation document for Portia Firnhaber to serve as a community member on the Violence Fatality Review Committee in Washington, DC. The resolution, dated January 8, 2025, was submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser and provides detailed background on Firnhaber's professional qualifications. Firnhaber, a Ward 4 resident with a background in social work and homeland security, has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, including roles at the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Network for Victim Recovery of DC. She will be filling a vacant seat on the committee for a term ending October 12, 2026. The resolution includes a legal sufficiency review from the Office of the General Counsel, which found the nomination legally unobjectionable, and provides context about Firnhaber's professional experience in child welfare, victim advocacy, and community support, highlighting her expertise in areas such as case management, trauma-informed care, and working with marginalized communities.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0026