MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationConfirmed after 3 Meetings without Council Action

Appointment of Dr. Katherine Hoops to the Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

Original title: Dr. Katherine Hoops Member - Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

March 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Dr. Hoops will serve on a task force responsible for advising the city on policies and practices related to trauma-informed care, which impacts how city agencies interact with residents who have experienced trauma.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Katherine Hoops

She is now an official member of the Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.

Baltimore City residents

Residents are impacted by the policy recommendations and guidance provided by the task force to city agencies.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Dr. Katherine Hoops has been confirmed as a member of the Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force. The appointment was finalized after the nomination remained before the Council for three meetings without formal action.

Key Facts

Dr. Katherine Hoops is confirmed as a member of the Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
The nomination was filed under reference number EA26-0138.
The appointment was confirmed automatically after three council meetings passed without formal council action.
The nomination was introduced on February 9, 2026.
The Committee on Legislative Investigations was the body overseeing the nomination process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force?

It is a Baltimore City body tasked with addressing trauma-informed care policies within the city.

How was Dr. Hoops confirmed?

The appointment was confirmed by default because the City Council did not take formal action on the nomination within three meetings.

Why It Matters

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Automatic Confirmation Procedure

The document highlights the use of a 'deemed confirmed' rule for executive nominations that do not receive timely council action.

Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force

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personKatherine Hoops“Appointee to the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force”Map →

organizationCommittee on Legislative Investigations“The committee responsible for reviewing the nomination”Map →

organizationBaltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Task Force“The municipal body to which Dr. Hoops was appointed”Map →

Sources

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