The proposed resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia seeks to reappoint Dr. Tracy Hadden Loh as a principal member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for a four-year term ending June 30, 2029. This reappointment is in accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Compact and the WMATA Board of Directors Act of 2012. The resolution emphasizes the importance of Dr. Loh's expertise and experience in urban planning and policy research, which she has accumulated over a decade of service in various roles, including her current position as a Fellow at the Brookings Institution.

Dr. Loh holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning and has a strong background in community organizing and government service. Her research focuses on commercial real estate and the dynamics of urban, suburban, and rural settings, particularly regarding the impacts of development on communities. She has previously served on the Mount Rainier City Council and is actively involved in various boards and committees related to urban development and transportation. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption and will be transmitted to relevant parties, including the appointee and the Office of the Mayor.