District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Dr. Jimmy Ortiz Confirmation Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution confirms the appointment of Dr. Jimmy Ortiz as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). The appointment is made under the District law governing the authority’s board, and the term runs until September 12, 2026. The resolution is a personnel confirmation measure rather than a policy bill, and it takes effect immediately upon adoption.
By approving this resolution, the Council formally fills one seat on the DC Water board, which helps maintain the authority’s governance structure and oversight of water and sewer services in the District. The resolution also requires the Council to transmit the adopted measure to the nominee and the Mayor.
Impact
The resolution does not amend substantive law, but it operates under and applies the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, specifically the provision governing board appointments. Its practical effect is to authorize Dr. Jimmy Ortiz to serve as an alternate board member of DC Water for the specified term, affecting the composition of the board and, indirectly, oversight of the District’s water and sewer utility.
Sentiment
The available voting record suggests broad support and little controversy: the resolution passed final reading unanimously, 12-0. There are no committee transcripts or recorded objections in the provided materials, indicating a routine confirmation with consensus among Council members.
Contention
No notable points of contention are reflected in the provided record. Because this is a confirmation resolution for an alternate board member, any disagreement would likely have centered on the nominee’s qualifications or the board appointment process, but no such concerns appear in the vote or accompanying materials.