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1		-	ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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	2	+	MURIELBOWSER
	3	+	MAYOR
	4	+	December12,2023
	5	+	TheHonorablePhilMendelson
	6	+	Chairman
	7	+	CounciloftheDistrictofColumbia
	8	+	JohnA.WilsonBuilding
	9	+	1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Suite504
	10	+	Washington,DC20004
	11	+	DearChairmanMendelson:
	12	+	Inaccordancewithsection2oftheConfirmationActof1978,effectiveMarch3,1979(D.C.Law2-
	13	+	142;D.C.OfficialCode§1-523.01)andpursuanttosection204oftheWaterandSewerAuthority
	14	+	EstablishmentandDepartmentofPublicWorksReorganizationActof1996,effectiveApril18,1996
	15	+	(D.C.Law11-111;D.C,OfficialCode§34-2202.04),Iampleasedtonominatethefollowingperson:
	16	+	Mr.KeithAnderson
	17	+	NicholsonStreet,NW
	18	+	Washington,DC20011
	19	+	(Ward4)
	20	+	forappointmentasaDistrictresidentmemberoftheDistrictofColumbiaWaterandSewerAuthority
	21	+	BoardofDirectors,replacingWendellFelder,foratermtoendSeptember12,2027.
	22	+	Enclosed,youwillfindbiographicalinformationdetailingtheexperienceoftheabove-mentioned
	23	+	nominee,togetherwithaproposedresolutiontoassisttheCouncilduringtheconfirmationprocess.
	24	+	IwouldappreciatetheCouncil’searliestconsiderationofthisnominationforconfirmation.Please
	25	+	donothesitatetocontactme,orStevenWalker,Director,Mayor’sOfficeofTalentand
	26	+	Appointments,shouldtheCouncilrequireadditionalinformation.
	27	+	Sinperely,
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	29	+
	30	+	MufielBawser
	31	+	Mayor 1
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	44	+	at the request of the Mayor
	45	+	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
	46	+	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
	47	+	14 To confirm the appointment of Keith Anderson to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer
	48	+	15 Authority Board of Directors.
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	50	+	17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
	51	+	18 resolution may be cited as the "District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of
	52	+	19 Directors Keith Anderson Confirmation Resolution of 2023".
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	55	+	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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	57	+	23 Mr. Keith Anderson
	58	+	24 Nicholson Street, NW
	59	+	25 Washington, DC 20011
	60	+	26 (Ward 4)
	61	+	27
	62	+	28 as a District resident member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of
	63	+	29 Directors, established by section 204 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and
	64	+	30 Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law
	65	+	31 11-111; D.C. Official Code§ 34-2202.04), replacing Wendell Felder, for a term to end
	66	+	32 September 12, 2027.
	67	+	33 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
	68	+	34 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
	69	+	35 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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	72	+	Keith A. Anderson
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	75	+	Proven executive leader with a focus on economic development, community equity, and
	76	+	sustainability. Excellent record of performance and a masterful level of skills developing
	77	+	innovative solutions in complex environments. Executive leader with an expert ability to build
	78	+	executive teams that promote creativity and produce positive outcomes. Proven ability to
	79	+	transform underperforming organizations into thriving mission-oriented enterprises that achieve
	80	+	results. Ability to defend agency performance, budget, and initiatives before elected officials,
	81	+	community leaders, and stakeholders (i.e. Mayor, City Council, and etc.) to advance mission of
	82	+	organization.
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	85	+	Professional Experience
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	87	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	88	+	Deputy Mayor’s Office for Operations and Infrastructure, Washington, D.C.
	89	+	Deputy Mayor: October 2023 – Present
	90	+	▪ Responsible for ensuring a strong and sustained District government focused on maintaining,
	91	+	strengthening, and improving the District’s infrastructure (built and natural environment) and
	92	+	delivering high quality government services.
	93	+	▪ Responsible for developing strategies and policies to achieve the Mayor’s infrastructure, mobility,
	94	+	sustainability, financial services, and government goals by aligning agency budgets, engaging key
	95	+	stakeholders, and executing government services and operations.
	96	+	▪ Provide strategic leadership and guidance to eight (8) District agencies including but not limited to the
	97	+	District Department of Transportation (DDOT), District Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),
	98	+	District Department of Public Works (DPW), District Department of Energy and the Environment
	99	+	(DOEE), District Department of Buildings (DOB), District Department of Licensing and Consumer
	100	+	Protection (DLCP), District Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), and the District
	101	+	Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV).
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	103	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	104	+	Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development, Washington, D.C.
	105	+	Interim Deputy Mayor: March 2023 – October 2023
	106	+	▪ Responsible for coordinating, planning, supervising, and execution of economic development efforts
	107	+	in the District of Columbia.
	108	+	▪ Responsible for reimagining DC’s Downtown business corridor to revitalize business post pandemic
	109	+	to combat the economic effects of long term telework.
	110	+	▪ Ensure that DMPED continuously invests in District residents, creates opportunity rich neighborhoods,
	111	+	and supports small businesses.
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	113	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	114	+	District Department of General Services, Washington, D.C.
	115	+	Director: 2018 – 2023
	116	+	▪ Responsible for enhancing the quality of life for District of Columbia residents, visitors, and employees
	117	+	through superior construction, first-rate maintenance, and expert real estate management.
	118	+	▪ Provide leadership and direction to approximately 676 employees and manage a $454,987,107 operating budget consisting five (5) administrations.
	119	+	▪ Responsible for managing the District of Columbia’s six (6) year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
	120	+	totaling $2,151,166,188.68, as well as all construction and facilities management activities.
	121	+	▪ Responsible for maintaining the entire District of Columbia real estate portfolio which consists of
	122	+	approximately 840 buildings equating to 191,000,000 square feet.
	123	+	▪ Responsible for managing the District of Columbia’s Protective Services Division (PSD) which is
	124	+	responsible for protecting District of Columbia employees, as well as real property.
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	126	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	127	+	District Department of Parks and Recreation, Washington, D.C.
	128	+	Director: 2015 – 2018
	129	+	▪ Responsible for enhancing the quality of life and wellness for District of Columbia residents and
	130	+	visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services by organizing
	131	+	programs, activities, and events.
	132	+	▪ Provide leadership and ensure the continuity of core operations. Ensure that the mission of DPR and
	133	+	record of excellence remain at the forefront among the Mayor, Council of the District of Columbia,
	134	+	residents, and staff.
	135	+	▪ Continue engagement of internal and external stakeholders to promote the Mayor’s Fit DC initiative,
	136	+	as well as recreation programs and leisure services.
	137	+	▪ Direct oversight of approximately 600 employees (approximately 3,000 during the summer months),
	138	+	three (3) administrations, 105 recreation and aquatic facilities, 98 playgrounds, and approximately
	139	+	900 acres of green space.
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	141	+	Government of the District of Columbia
	142	+	District Department of the Environment, Washington, DC
	143	+	Director: 2012 – 2014
	144	+	▪ Responsible for improving the quality of life for the residents and natural inhabitants of the nation’s
	145	+	capital by protecting and restoring the environment, conserving natural resources, mitigating pollution,
	146	+	and educating the public on ways to secure a sustainable future.
	147	+	▪ Provide leadership and ensure continuity of core operations. Ensure that the mission of DDOE and
	148	+	record of excellence remain at the forefront among the Mayor, Council of the District of Columbia,
	149	+	residents, and staff.
	150	+	▪ Continue engagement of internal and external stakeholders to promote the Mayor’s Sustainability DC
	151	+	initiative, as well as environmental and energy programs and services.
	152	+	▪ Direct oversight of approximately 300 employees, four (4) administrations, 14 divisions, and a
	153	+	$115,000,000 budget.
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	155	+	Chief of Staff: 2010 – 2012
	156	+	▪ Responsible for the overall health of the agency; ensured performance targets were met on time and
	157	+	on budget.
	158	+	▪ Demonstrated understanding of the Director’s vision and priorities while providing a buffer between
	159	+	the executive management and the Director
	160	+	▪ Ensured continuity of operations for DDOE through transition of leadership.
	161	+
	162	+	Deputy Director, Energy Administration: 2009 - 2010
	163	+	▪ Provided leadership to staff, directed energy programs, services and activities, including weatherization
	164	+	of buildings, increasing the renewable energy generating capacity within the District of Columbia,
	165	+	providing energy efficiency and conservation education, established the Sustainable Energy Utility
	166	+	(SEU) and provided direct assistance to low income residents.
	167	+	▪ Managed $56M budget.
	168	+	Chief, Energy Affordability Division: 2005 - 2009
	169	+	▪ Supervised energy affordability team and provided leadership in assuring the low-income population
	170	+	met the rising cost of home energy.
	171	+	▪ Created budget, incorporated new business practices, advised the DDOE Director on innovative ways
	172	+	to assist low-income households.
	173	+	▪ Managed $26M budget. Provided financial assistance to over 150,000 households to meet their utility
	174	+	costs.
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	176	+	Professional Organizations
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	178	+	Washington D.C. Economic Partnership, Co-Chairman (former)
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	180	+	Events DC, District of Columbia Representative (former)
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	182	+	National Forum for Black Public Administrators, President, District of Columbia Chapter (former)
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	184	+	Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, Member (former)
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	186	+	District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors, District of Columbia
	187	+	Representative (former)
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	189	+	Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board, Chairman (former)
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	191	+	Mayor's Green Cabinet, Government of the District of Columbia, Co-Chairman (former)
	192	+
	193	+	Mayor's Green Ribbon Committee, Government of the District of Columbia, Co-Chairman (former)
	194	+
	195	+	Ward 5 Land Transformation Task Force, Government of the District of Columbia, Member (former)
	196	+
	197	+	Principals' Staff Committee, U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program, Chairman (former)
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	199	+	Energy Advisory Committee, Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments, Chairman (former)
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	201	+	National Association of State Energy Officials, Board Member (former)
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	203	+	Climate, Energy, and Environmental Policy Committee, Washington Metropolitan Council of
	204	+	Governments, District of Columbia Representative (former)
	205	+
	206	+	Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee for the Washington Metropolitan Council of
	207	+	Governments,
	208	+	District of Columbia Representative (former)
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	210	+	National Energy Assistance Director’s Association, District of Columbia Representative (former)
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	213	+	Education
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	215	+	Bachelor of Science Degree, Entrepreneurial Studies – Hampton University, Hampton, VA (1999)
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	218	+	Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
	219	+	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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	224	+	Keith Anderson
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7		-	A RESOLUTION
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11		-	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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13		-	March 5, 2024
	226	+	Mr. Keith Anderson currently serves as Deputy Mayor for
	227	+	Operations and Infrastructure. One of the longest-serving cabinet
	228	+	members, he previously served as Interim Deputy Mayor for
	229	+	Planning and Economic Development, Director of the DC
	230	+	Department of General Services, Director of the DC Department of
	231	+	Parks and Recreation, and Director of the DC Department of
	232	+	Energy and Environment.
	233	+	Deputy Mayor Anderson has extensive background overseeing the
	234	+	District’s environmental and sustainability programs, managing the
	235	+	District’s portfolio of buildings, and leading the District’s
	236	+	recreational facilities, spaces, and programs, with institutional knowledge of District Government
	237	+	and strong insight of the hopes and needs of community partners.
	238	+	He is a former member of the DC Water and Sewer Authority and has served on several
	239	+	professional organizations including the Principal’s Staff Committee for the U.S. Environmental
	240	+	Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program (former Chairman), the Ward 5 Land
	241	+	Transformation Task Force, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility Advisory Board (former
	242	+	Chairman), and the Board of Directors of the National Association of State Energy Officials.
	243	+	A Ward 4 resident, Deputy Mayor Anderson earned his Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial
	244	+	Studies from Hampton University.
	245	+	GOVERNMENTOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
	246	+	ExecutiveOfficeofMayorMurielBowser
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	248	+	WEARE
	249	+	WASHINGTON
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	251	+	OfficeoftheGeneralCounseltotheMayor
	252	+	To: TomasTalamante,SteveWalker
	253	+	From:BetsyCavendish
	254	+	Date: December6,2023
	255	+	Subject:LegalsufficiencyreviewofResolutionsnominatingKeithAndersonandRichard
	256	+	JacksonasmembersoftheDistrictofColumbiaWaterandSewerAuthority
	257	+	BoardofDirectors
	258	+	ThisistoCertifythatthisofficehasreviewedtheabove-referencedresolutionsand
	259	+	foundthemtobelegallyunobjectionable.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsinthisregard,pleasedonot
	260	+	hesitatetocallErikaSatterlee,DeputyGeneralCounsel,ExecutiveOfficeoftheMayor,at202-
	261	+	724-1303,ormeat202-724-7681.
	262	+	Llageher.ACaden
	263	+	ElizabethA.(Betsy)Cavendish
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16		-	To confirm the appointment of Mr. Keith Anderson to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer
17		-	Authority Board of Directors.
18		-
19		-	RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
20		-	resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of
21		-	Directors Keith Anderson Confirmation Resolution of 2024”.
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23		-	Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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25		-	Mr. Keith Anderson
26		-	Nicholson Street, NW
27		-	Washington, DC 20011
28		-	(Ward 4)
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30		-	as a member of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, in
31		-	accordance with section 204 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of
32		-	Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-111; D.C.
33		-	Official Code § 34-2202.04), for a term to end September 12, 2027.
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35		-	Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
36		-	nominee and to the Mayor.
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38		-	Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
	266	+	‘TheJohnA.WilsonBuilding»1550PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW+Suite300_+Washington,DC.20004+Office(202)724-7681