MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationConfirmed after 3 Meetings without Council Action

Confirmation of Gerome Brooks, Jr. to Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

Original title: Gerome Brooks, Jr. Member - Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

January 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Gerome Brooks, Jr. will now serve on a task force responsible for advising on trauma-informed care policies, which may influence future local health and social service delivery.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Gerome Brooks, Jr.

He is appointed to serve as a member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.

City Council

The Council had the opportunity to review the nomination but did not take action, resulting in automatic confirmation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Gerome Brooks, Jr. has been confirmed as a member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. The appointment was finalized after the nomination sat for three meetings without formal action from the City Council.

Key Facts

Gerome Brooks, Jr. is confirmed as a member of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
The nomination was processed under file number EA25-0099.
The appointment was confirmed automatically after three meetings passed without Council action.
The nomination was originally introduced on November 24, 2025.
The Committee on Legislative Investigations is the body associated with this nomination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How was Gerome Brooks, Jr. confirmed?

The nomination was confirmed automatically because the City Council took no action on the appointment for three consecutive meetings.

What is the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force?

The document does not provide specific details on the task force's mandate, only that it is the body to which the member was appointed.

Why It Matters

Gerome Brooks, Jr. will now serve on a task force responsible for advising on trauma-informed care policies, which may influence future local health and social service delivery.

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Automatic Confirmation Mechanism

The document highlights a procedural rule where executive nominations are confirmed by default if the Council remains inactive for three meetings.

City Council

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Legislative Investigations“The committee overseeing the nomination process”Map →

organizationTrauma-Informed Care Task Force“The body to which the member was appointed”Map →

personGerome Brooks, Jr.“Appointee to the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force”Map →

Sources

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