Violence Fatality Review Committee Portia Firnhaber Confirmation Resolution of 2025

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Portia Firnhaber to serve as a community member (not a District employee) on the Violence Fatality Review Committee, filling a vacant seat previously held by Deborah Evans-Bailey. The resolution specifies her appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term ending October 12, 2026. The committee, established under the 2018 Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act, reviews violent deaths to identify patterns and improve prevention strategies. The resolution requires Council confirmation but does not create new policies or alter existing laws.