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D.C. Council committee hears testimony from Barbara Jones on State Athletics Commission nomination

Council of the District of Columbia, Committee as a Whole · March 23, 2026
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Barbara Jones, Mayor Bowser's nominee to the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission, told the Committee as a Whole on March 23 that youth sports shaped her life, that she has no outstanding tax liabilities or conflicts, and that she can meet the commission's time commitments; the record remains open until 5 p.m. on March 30, 2026.

Barbara Jones, Mayor Muriel Bowser's nominee to the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission, testified March 23 before the Committee as a Whole of the Council of the District of Columbia in Room 412 of the Johnny Wilson Building, saying youth sports shaped her life and that she has no outstanding liabilities or conflicts that would impede her service.

Jones told the committee, “Youth sports are very critical because it goes beyond physical fitness,” and described competing in track and volleyball through D.C. public schools and DC Teachers College (now the…

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