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PR 26-0449

District Waterways Advisory Commission Jorge Galindo Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

Confirms Jorge Galindo's appointment to the District Waterways Advisory Commission, enabling his formal advisory role on waterway management, restoration, and policy input.

Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0449

Summary of PR 26-0449: District Waterways Advisory Commission Jorge Galindo Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: PR 26-0449
  • Title: District Waterways Advisory Commission Jorge Galindo Confirmation Resolution of 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (not a bill proposing new law, but a formal confirmation action)
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution serves to confirm the appointment of Jorge Galindo to the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • It formalizes the District of Columbia Council’s approval of an individual to serve on a may be advisory body that provides guidance on matters related to the District’s waterways, waterways management, and related environmental concerns.
  • By moving forward with confirmation, the Council authorizes Mr. Galindo to assume or continue his duties as a member of the Commission, enabling participation in advisory activities, policy input, and recommendations to District leadership.

Key Provisions (What the Resolution Likely Addresses)

  • Confirmation of Appointment: Official Council confirmation of Jorge Galindo as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • Term and Duties: The resolution will typically reference the term length and the general duties or scope of the Commission’s advisory role (though the specific term length and duties are not provided in the summary material available here).
  • Authority and Appointment Source: It identifies the appointment as coming from the Council to the Commission and aligns with statutory or regulatory provisions governing the Commission’s composition.
  • Effective Date: The resolution would specify when the appointment becomes effective upon adoption/approval.

Note: The exact text with term length, qualifications, or any special conditions is not provided in the available materials. The above reflects standard elements typically present in confirmation resolutions of this type.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Individuals: Jorge Galindo, as the appointee, gains a formal, Council-approved role on the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • Agency/Body: District Waterways Advisory Commission gains one more appointed member, potentially shaping advisory guidance on waterway management, restoration projects, environmental protection, flood control, infrastructure coordination, and related policy matters.
  • Public: The resolution is part of transparent governance, signaling formal oversight and community involvement in waterway-related decision-making.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: December 4, 2025, by Chairman Mendelson (Office of the Secretary).
  • Notice of Intent to Act: Published December 12, 2025, in the District of Columbia Register.
  • Committee Referral: December 16, 2025, to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
  • Next Steps: If the Committee recommends passage, the resolution would proceed to a full Council vote for final adoption. Upon approval, the appointment to the District Waterways Advisory Commission would become effective per the resolution’s terms.

Summary

PR 26-0449 is a confirmation resolution to formalize Jorge Galindo’s appointment to the District Waterways Advisory Commission. The bill advances through the standard Council process, with notices and committee referral already in place. The impact is procedural but significant for governance of District waterways, ensuring qualified input from appointed members on advisory matters.

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

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