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This resolution confirms the nomination of Tia Bell to serve as a community member on the Violence Fatality Review Committee, a position representing Ward 7 in Washington, DC. The nomination is for an unexpired term ending October 12, 2025, followed by a subsequent full term ending October 12, 2028. Ms. Bell, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a Master of Arts in Youth Development and Leadership from North Carolina State University, is the founder of The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project, a grassroots organization focused on gun violence prevention. Her professional background includes working as a school counselor and youth advocate, with extensive experience in youth development, community engagement, and violence prevention programs. The resolution includes a letter from Mayor Muriel Bowser recommending Bell's appointment and a legal sufficiency review from the Office of the General Counsel, which found the resolution legally unobjectionable. Bell's nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2018, and she will fill a vacant seat previously held by Ari Davis.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0314