Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. Jimmy Ortiz to serve as an alternate District resident member of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, filling a vacancy left by Kendrick E. Curry. This nomination aligns with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment Act of 1996, with Dr. Ortiz set to serve the remainder of the term ending on September 12, 2026. The resolution, titled the "District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Dr. Jimmy Ortiz Confirmation Resolution of 2025," aims to confirm his appointment and acknowledges his extensive background in international relations and governmental affairs.

In addition to Dr. Ortiz, the resolution also includes nominations for Laurence Gill, Rob Hawkins, and Dr. Alexander McPhail to the Board. Dr. Ortiz's notable achievements include his involvement in reestablishing direct mail exchanges between Cuba and the US and his leadership roles in various postal service organizations. The resolution has undergone a legal sufficiency review by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, confirming its compliance with legal standards. Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor, and it will take effect immediately.