Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted a nomination for Mr. Albert Cacozza to serve on the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia, filling a vacancy left by Mignon Clyburn. This appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term that will conclude on May 15, 2029. The nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act. The Mayor has provided biographical information about Mr. Cacozza, highlighting his extensive legal experience and community service, and has requested the Council's prompt consideration of this nomination.
The proposed resolution formally confirms Mr. Cacozza's appointment to the Board of Trustees. It includes provisions for the resolution to be cited as the "Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Albert Cacozza Confirmation Resolution of 2025" and mandates that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor upon adoption. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its passage by the Council.