Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mr. Brad Belzak for appointment as an alternate member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. This nomination is made in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and related legislation, filling a vacant seat previously held by Victoria Wassmer, with the term set to end on February 9, 2029. The Council of the District of Columbia is requested to consider this nomination for confirmation, and the Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Belzak to assist in the process.

Mr. Belzak is a seasoned leader with over 22 years of experience in national security and management consulting, having held various senior roles in both the public and private sectors. His recent positions include serving as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Director of Homeland Defense Integration at the U.S. Department of Defense. He has also contributed to the District's homeland security efforts as Chairman of the Homeland Security Commission. Mr. Belzak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Science in Security and Resiliency, and he is a resident of Ward 2 in Washington, D.C.