Citizen Review Panel Carolyn Woods Reappointment Resolution of 2026
Summary
This resolution reappoints Carolyn Woods to the District of Columbia Citizen Review Panel for a term ending April 11, 2029. The measure is a personnel appointment resolution rather than a policy bill, and it confirms Ms. Woods’s continued service on a panel created under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977.
The resolution also directs the Council to transmit copies of the adopted measure to Ms. Woods, the chairperson of the Citizen Review Panel, and the Office of the Mayor, and it takes effect immediately upon adoption. The bill includes Ms. Woods’s background materials, which highlight her experience as a foster parent, adoptive parent, and former eligibility worker for Texas health and human services programs, all of which appear relevant to the panel’s child welfare oversight role.
Impact
The resolution does not amend substantive law, but it implements the Council’s appointment authority under D.C. Official Code § 4-1303.52 by filling a seat on the Citizen Review Panel. Its practical effect is to maintain the panel’s membership and continuity in reviewing child abuse and neglect-related matters under the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act. The affected parties are the appointee, the Citizen Review Panel, the Mayor’s office, and the child welfare oversight system in the District.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support and little controversy: the resolution passed final reading by a 12-0 vote. No committee transcript is available, and the bill’s straightforward reappointment purpose indicates a generally routine and favorable reception. The background materials attached to the nomination likely reinforced confidence in the appointee’s qualifications, especially her direct experience with foster care and child welfare services.
Contention
There is no recorded substantive opposition in the provided materials. Because the measure is a reappointment resolution, any discussion would likely have centered on Ms. Woods’s qualifications and the importance of maintaining experienced membership on the Citizen Review Panel rather than on policy disagreements. No specific points of contention or dissenting viewpoints are reflected in the vote record or transcripts.