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PR 26-0010

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes Confirmation Resolution of 2024

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC confirms Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes to Water and Sewer Authority Board, granting her vote on utility rates, infrastructure investment, and service delivery decisions affecting all residents.

Resolution R26-0010, Effective from Jan 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 000385
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0010

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) Board of Directors. The confirmation followed committee review, hearing, and mark-up by the Transportation and the Environment Committee before passage on final reading in January 2025.

Why is this important

DC WASA manages water quality, infrastructure, and sewer services for hundreds of thousands of District residents. Board appointments directly influence decisions on utility rates, system maintenance, capital projects, and environmental compliance that affect public health and household costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited publicly available information on Dr. Morris-Hughes's specific qualifications, experience, or policy positions regarding DC water infrastructure challenges
  • No detail provided on whether her confirmation was unanimous or faced opposition during committee proceedings
  • Questions about board composition diversity and expertise relative to DC's aging water infrastructure and lead service line replacement challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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