Bill > PR26-0472

This resolution concerns the confirmation of Ricardo Cooper as a nongovernmental member of the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OOSTGYO), a District of Columbia government commission focused on supporting youth programs. The nomination is made by Mayor Muriel Bowser to fill a vacant seat previously held by Margaret Siegel, with the term set to end on November 7, 2026. Cooper is a native Washingtonian and currently serves as the Executive Director of RISE-DC (Resources to Inspire Students & Educators), where he has helped provide over 100 DCPS students with college scholarships. He has previous government experience, including roles as a program manager at the DC Department of Health and an Administrative Supervisory Management Specialist at the Office of the State Superintendent. Cooper holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mass Communications and Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University and is a Certified Public Manager. The resolution includes a legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which found the nomination to be legally unobjectionable, and seeks the City Council's confirmation of Cooper's appointment.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0472