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PR 25-0995

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Jed Ross Confirmation Resolution of 2024

25th Council Period (2023-2024) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Jed Ross to DC Water and Sewer Authority Board, which oversees water/wastewater infrastructure for 700,000+ regional residents and sets utility rates and major capital policies.

Committee Report Filed by the Transportation and the Environment Committee
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Bill Summary · PR 25-0995

Legislative bill overview

This resolution confirms Jed Ross as a member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) Board of Directors. The DC WASA Board oversees one of the nation's largest water utilities, managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services for approximately 700,000 residents and businesses across the DC region.

Why is this important

Board appointments to WASA directly influence infrastructure decisions affecting water quality, service reliability, utility rates, and major capital projects like pipeline replacement and flooding mitigation. The board's composition shapes long-term policy on aging water systems, environmental compliance, and customer service in a jurisdiction where water infrastructure challenges are significant and costly.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The resolution provides limited detail on Ross's qualifications, professional background, or specific expertise relevant to water utility governance
  • Process transparency: While a roundtable was held, the public record available doesn't clarify how Ross was selected or whether competitive recruitment occurred
  • Board composition: No context provided on existing board members' backgrounds or whether this appointment addresses any identified skills gaps in board expertise

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

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