Commission on Poverty Raymond D. Coates Confirmation Resolution of 2024

This bill confirms the appointment of Raymond D. Coates as the Ward 7 representative on the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty, a body established to study and address poverty in the city. The resolution officially replaces Kavin Coates and grants Coates a term ending on November 18, 2026, based on his extensive background in family support, housing coordination, and community resource development. By adopting this confirmation, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes Coates' role within the existing commission structure without altering the commission's statutory powers or duties. The document serves as a procedural step to finalize the Mayor's nomination and is not intended to change any laws or policies regarding poverty relief.