Bill > PR26-0438

This resolution concerns the confirmation of Antonio Williams to serve as a member of the Public Charter School Board (PCSB), nominated by Mayor Muriel Bowser to replace Shantelle Wright for a term ending February 24, 2029. Williams, a Ward 4 resident with extensive experience in telecommunications and technology policy, currently serves as the Executive Director of External Affairs for Comcast NBCUniversal and has a professional background that includes working for Senator Norm Coleman, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and leading Comcast's Internet Essentials program. He holds a Master's degree in Communications from American University and a Bachelor's degree from Macalester College, and serves on multiple boards including the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and Democracy Prep Public Charter School. The resolution follows the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995, and includes a legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which found the nomination legally unobjectionable. The document provides a comprehensive overview of Williams' professional qualifications, educational background, and community involvement to support his potential appointment to the Public Charter School Board.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0438