District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Dr. Alexander McPhail Confirmation Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution confirms the appointment of Dr. Alexander McPhail 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 Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996 and is for a term ending September 12, 2028. The resolution also directs that copies be transmitted to the nominee and the Mayor and takes effect immediately upon adoption.
In practical terms, the measure is a personnel confirmation rather than a policy change. It fills a board seat on the governing body of DC Water, which oversees the District’s water and sewer utility operations, governance, and related oversight responsibilities. The resolution does not amend substantive law, but it implements existing statutory appointment authority under D.C. Official Code § 34-2202.04.
Impact
The resolution affects the composition of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors by confirming one alternate member. It does not change the underlying water or sewer statutes, but it carries out the appointment process established in the 1996 enabling law for DC Water. The practical impact is on board governance and oversight of the utility, rather than on rates, service rules, or infrastructure policy.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad support and little controversy: the final reading passed unanimously, 12-0. There were no committee transcripts provided indicating debate or opposition. Overall, the sentiment appears routine and favorable, consistent with a standard confirmation resolution for a public board appointment.
Contention
No notable points of contention are evident in the provided record. Because there are no committee transcripts and the final vote was unanimous, there is no indication of disagreement over Dr. McPhail’s qualifications, the appointment process, or the role of the DC Water board. Any potential concern would likely have centered on board composition or oversight, but none is reflected in the available materials.