Bill > PR26-0098

This resolution confirms the nomination of Melissa Bird to serve as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission, specifically as an individual with maritime management or policy experience. The nomination, made by Mayor Muriel Bowser on February 28, 2025, is for a new seat with a term ending December 1, 2028, representing Ward 1 in Washington, DC. Ms. Bird brings over twenty years of urban planning experience, including roles as Associate Director of Neighborhood Planning at the DC Office of Planning and Executive Director of the DC Census 2020 campaign. She holds a Master of Community Planning from the University of Maryland, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and has been recognized for her work in community engagement, equity analysis, and urban development. The resolution includes a legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which found the nomination legally unobjectionable, and is part of the standard confirmation process outlined in the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0098