Citizen Review Panel Carolyn Woods Reappointment Resolution of 2026
This resolution reappoints Carolyn Woods to the Citizen Review Panel, a body established under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act to oversee investigations into complaints against child welfare services. The appointment extends her term until April 11, 2029, and requires the Council to send copies of the resolution to Woods, the panel chair, and the Mayor's office. Woods brings experience as a former foster parent and social worker, having served on the Parent Advisory Committee during her tenure with DC Child and Family Services. The measure is administrative in nature and does not create new policies or alter existing regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Council Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Signed May 5, 2026
Floor votes · Council May 5, 2026
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
May 5, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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All Nay
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 5, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 21, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0578 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0578 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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