Bill > PR26-0097

This resolution confirms the nomination of Darryl Madden to serve as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission, specifically filling a new seat for a term ending December 1, 2028. Madden, a Ward 6 resident with extensive experience in communications and emergency management, is being appointed as an individual with public safety expertise. The nomination comes directly from Mayor Muriel Bowser and follows established protocols under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. Madden brings significant professional experience, including senior roles at federal agencies like FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, with a strong background in strategic communications, media relations, and emergency preparedness. The resolution includes a legal sufficiency review from the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which found the nomination legally unobjectionable, and provides a detailed biography highlighting Madden's professional achievements and qualifications for the commission role.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0097