Bill > PR26-0393

This resolution is a nomination and confirmation document for Ben-James Brown to serve as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs in Washington, D.C. The resolution, submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser on November 6, 2025, recommends Mr. Brown for a seat on the commission that will expire on July 8, 2028. Ben-James Brown is a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience, currently working as a Regional Banking District Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, where he oversees territories in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. The resolution highlights Brown's professional achievements, including managing a significant banking portfolio, mentoring youth, and serving on multiple nonprofit boards such as DC Scores and 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, D.C. His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and extensive experience in community engagement, financial literacy, and strategic planning. The document includes a legal sufficiency review from the Executive Office of the Mayor, certifying that the nomination is legally unobjectionable, and seeks the City Council's confirmation of Brown's appointment to the Commission on African-American Affairs.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0393