Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Dr. Thomas Skinner for appointment to the District Waterways Advisory Commission, as an individual with experience in economic development or tourism. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. Dr. Skinner, a resident of Ward 6, has a strong background in real estate investment and development, having co-founded Redbrick LMD, where he has managed significant real estate assets and development projects. His initial term on the commission will end on April 19, 2026, with a subsequent term extending to April 19, 2030.

The proposed resolution confirms Dr. Skinner's appointment and outlines the necessary steps for the Council of the District of Columbia to adopt it. The resolution emphasizes the importance of Dr. Skinner's expertise in economic development and tourism for the commission's work. Following the resolution's adoption, a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor, and the resolution will take effect immediately. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.