Bill > PR26-0041

This resolution concerns the reappointment of Paul Ashton to the Police Complaints Board (PCB) for Ward 5, with a term ending on January 12, 2028. Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ashton, who currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director at the Justice Policy Institute (JPI) and is already a member and chair of the Police Complaints Board. The resolution includes Ashton's professional background, which highlights his extensive experience in criminal justice policy, research, and advocacy. Ashton holds a Master's degree in Criminology from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. His professional experience includes work with the Justice Policy Institute, involvement in various community organizations like the Rainbow Response Coalition, and previous roles in campaign organizing and academic research. The resolution has been reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor and found to be legally unobjectionable, supporting Ashton's continued service on the Police Complaints Board, an independent government agency responsible for investigating and resolving police misconduct complaints in Washington, D.C.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0041