Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Mr. Christopher Bell for appointment to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, filling a vacancy left by Joslyn Williams. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Regional Airports Authority Act of 1985. Mr. Bell, a resident of Ward 3, is proposed to serve for the remainder of an unexpired term that will conclude on January 5, 2031. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Bell's extensive legal background, which includes his current role as Deputy General Counsel for the Conservation Fund and previous positions at Ballard Spahr LLP and Fannie Mae.

The proposed resolution, titled the "Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Christopher Bell Confirmation Resolution of 2025," seeks to confirm Mr. Bell's appointment. The resolution outlines the Council's intent to officially endorse the nomination and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.