Mayor-elect Bowser Announces Additional Senior Hires

Washington, DC – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser announced the appointments of Leif Dormsjo as Director of the Department of Transportation, Ana Harvey as Director of the Department of Small and Local Business Development, Matt Brown as Director of the Office of Budget and Finance, Angie Gates as Director of the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development, Christopher Shorter as Director of Agency Operations for the Office of City Administrator, and Lauren Vaughan as Secretary of the District of Columbia.

“I am excited that these savvy and hardworking Washingtonians are joining my administration. They are ready to get to work, and more importantly, are passionate about public service and dedicated to improving the quality of life for District residents. Together, we are building a team that is ready to hit the ground running on Day One and will work tirelessly to provide a more accountable and trustworthy government for all 8 wards,” said Mayor-elect Bowser.

Dormsjo recently served as the Assistant Secretary for Planning & Project Management at the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). Previously, he served as MDOT’s Acting Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, he oversaw a $3.6 billion annual budget for the 10,000-employee department comprising the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the Port of Baltimore, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, and an extensive mass transit and highway network. He is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and Wesleyan University.

Harvey served as the President and CEO of HarveyHudson Group, a bank advisory group comprised of national experts in the areas of financial compliance, community reinvestment, and community engagement. In 2009, Ana was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Assistant Administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership. Ana is a graduate of the Leadership Foundry, a program created by Women in Technology (WIT) to prepare senior executive women to serve on corporate boards.
Brown brings a wealth of budget and finance experience from both the private and public sectors. Brown most recently served as Director of the District Department of Transportation. Brown has served as the managing director of WMATA’s Office of Management and Budget Services and as a project manager with Public Financial Management. He has also overseen public budgetary and finance issues in New York City and Milwaukee. Brown is a graduate of George Washington University and Texas Wesleyan University.

Gates served as the Traveling Chief of Staff to the Mayor-Elect’s campaign. Prior to this position, she made history as the first African-American General Manager of the Historic Warner Theatre located in the heart of Washington, DC. Gates began her career as a film specialist for the New Orleans Film Commission and previously served as the Director of Engagement Relations and Marketing for the Theatrical Division of Clear Channel Entertainment. She is also a member of the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy of Arts and Sciences (The Grammy’s). She received her undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of New Orleans.

Shorter served as Chief Operating Officer for the District Department of Health. In this role, he provided day-to-day oversight of administrative operations for the agency’s five major departments. Shorter has served as Deputy Director of the Office of the State’s Superintendent as well as Chief Operations Officer and Chief of Staff of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Shorter is a graduate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Vaughan served as the Executive Director of My Sister’s Place, DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter. She joined the Board of Directors of My Sister’s Place in 2001 and has served as Co-Chair and Board Chair. In these roles, she established and enhanced programs, including completion of a multi-million dollar initiative to expand and renovate its emergency shelter, more than doubling its capacity. Vaughan is a graduate of Hampton University and George Washington University.

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Mayor-elect Bowser Announces Key Executive Staff Hires

Washington, DC – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser announced the appointments of Betsy Cavendish as General Counsel, Charon Hines as Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, Lindsey Parker as Deputy Chief of Staff, Rob Hawkins as Deputy General Counsel, and Sean Floyd as Director of Scheduling.
“I am delighted these talented individuals will be taking key positions in my Administration. Together, they have years of quality experience working in or with the District and they are deeply familiar with the issues our residents face. Their knowledge and expertise will be critical to ensuring we deliver a fresh start for the District of Columbia,” said Mayor-elect Bowser.

Cavendish recently served as President of Appleseed, a nonprofit network of 17 public interest centers throughout the United States and Mexico. At Appleseed, she guided the organization on a number of ambitious programs related to social justice, particularly in the fields of financial access, education, and immigrant rights. Before joining Appleseed, she had extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, spent several years at the U.S. Department of Justice, and was an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law. Cavendish is a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School. She and her husband live in Chevy Chase along with their two daughters, both of whom attend Wilson High School.

Hines served as the Ward 4 coordinator for the Mayor-elect during the campaign and then served as the Traveling Chief of Staff for the Mayor-elect’s Transition Team. Previously, she was an instructor in Montgomery County Public Schools from 2006 until 2014, and also served as a principal and teacher in both Maryland and the District. Hines has graduate degrees from Trinity University and Bowie State University and an undergraduate degree from Mary Baldwin College. She resides in Lamond-Riggs with her husband.

Parker recently served as the Director of Legislative Affairs and Economic Development in the Council office of Mayor-elect Bowser. Previously, she served as Policy Director for Americans for Responsible Solutions, a non-profit organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and dedicated to the prevention of gun violence and responsible gun ownership. She also served as director of internal communications at Symantec, a Fortune 500 software company. Previously, she served as Deputy Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs under Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. She is a graduate of Yale University and resides in Columbia Heights.

Hawkins served as the Chief Legal and Policy Advisor in the Council office of Mayor-elect Bowser since 2009. In his most recent role as the Director of the Committee on Economic Development, Hawkins was responsible for oversight of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, WMATA, and affordable housing. During his tenure as the Director of the Committee on Government Operations, he helped the Mayor-elect craft comprehensive ethics reform legislation. Hawkins is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and Virginia Tech. He resides with his wife and two children in Ward 2.

Prior to joining the Bowser Administration, Floyd worked as the Chief Operation Officer for the re-election campaign for Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois (2014), Director of Operations for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s campaign (2013), and as Pennsylvania Director of Operations for President Obama’s re-election campaign in 2012. Floyd is a native to the Washington Metropolitan Area and graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a B.A. in Political Science and a Minor in Africa/African Diaspora Studies.

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Bowser Announces Key Appointments to Address Homelessness, Health Needs in DC

Mayor-elect looks to use experienced personnel to help end homelessness in the District by 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser announced three key appointments to her Administration to help tackle homelessness and provide critical services to those most in need in the District; Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt as Director of Health (DOH), Laura Zeilinger as Director of Human Services (DHS), and Clinton Lacey as Director of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS).
Nesbitt, Zeilinger and Lacey will help newly appointed Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Brenda Donald deliver on Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser’s pledge to end family homelessness by 2018 and overall homelessness in the District by 2025, and improve the health, safety and quality of life for more residents in the District.

As part of that effort, Mayor-elect Bowser discussed how her Administration will identify the resources needed to service the District’s homeless population and detailed how today’s appointments will help achieve that goal.

“LaQuandra, Laura and Clinton bring an extraordinary level of expertise to help address two priorities that will be a hallmark of my Administration: homelessness and our youth. I’m excited they will join a team that is ready to give more residents a fair shot in the District of Columbia,” said Mayor-elect Bowser.

Today’s announcement was made at Miriam’s Kitchen, an organization committed to ending chronic homelessness in the District of Columbia. They advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy meals and high-quality social services to more than 4,300 chronically homeless individuals each year.

Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director, Department of Health
As the next Director of the Department of Health (DOH), Dr. Nesbitt will be charged with promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing illness and providing equal access to quality healthcare services for all residents of the District of Columbia.

“Health and wellness are my passion and life’s work. To be able to help the District of Columbia improve its overall quality of life is an incredible opportunity. Under Mayor-elect Bowser’s vision, I truly believe we can advance the health of more residents in the nation’s capital,” said Dr. Nesbitt.

Dr. Nesbitt is a board-certified family physician who served as the Director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness in Louisville, KY from 2011 to 2014. Prior to her current role at LMPHW, Dr. Nesbitt served separate terms as Senior Deputy Director for the Community Health Administration and Senior Deputy Director for the Center for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation at the District of Columbia Department of Health. In addition to her professional activities, Dr. Nesbitt is a published author and served as an executive editor of Population Health: Management, Policy, and Technology, First Edition.

Dr. Nesbitt received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health in Health Care Management and Policy from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Laura Zeilinger, Director, Department of Human Services
As the next Director of the Department of Human Services, Zeilinger will lead an agency charged with assisting low-income individuals and families to maximize their potential for economic security and self-sufficiency.

“As someone who had dedicated themselves to tackling homelessness, I am excited to be the next Director of the Department of Human Services in DC. If we truly want to reach our full potential as a city, we must continue to address the needs of the least among us. I look forward to working with Mayor-elect Bowser to ensure we are providing more opportunities and services for all Washingtonians,” said Zeilinger.

Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, where she was responsible for the implementation of Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, an effort that includes the coordination of Federal homelessness policies among 19 Federal departments and agencies, as well as partnerships with State and local communities, non-profits, and the private sector.

Previously, Zeilinger served as Deputy Director for Program Operations for DHS. There, she led the creation of more than 1,000 units of permanent supportive housing as part of the Homeless No More Plan.

Zeilinger is an alumna of Sarah Lawrence College and a graduate of the Washington College of Law at American University.

Clinton Lacey, Director, Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
Clinton Lacey will serve as the next Director of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. In this role, Lacey will give court-involved youth the opportunity to become productive citizens in the District.

“I am thrilled to have been called upon to lead the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. I look forward to working with Mayor-elect Bowser to see that we are providing opportunities for troubled youth looking for positive change and a path to a better way of life,” said Lacey.

Lacey has over 25 years of experience working with youth and families – 19 of which have been focused in the field of juvenile and criminal justice. From 1992 to 2004, Lacey served as the Associate Executive Director of Friends of Island Academy, developing and managing services for 16 to 24 year olds involved in the juvenile and criminal justice systems of New York City. Lacey is an experienced trainer, facilitator and keynote speaker on such issues as racial and ethnic disparity, comprehensive re-entry services, gang intervention strategies, and overall youth and human development.

Lacey has a B.A. in Latin American and Caribbean History from Herbert H. Lehman College (City University of New York) and is a graduate of the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management at Columbia University.

Head shots and biographies will be posted to www.wearewashingtondc.org.

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December 20, 2014
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Mayor-elect Bowser appoints Polly Donaldson Director of the District Department of Housing and Community Development

Washington, DC – Today, at a public forum at Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School in Southeast, Mayor-elect Bowser appointed Polly Donaldson as the Director of the District Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The announcement came the day after Bowser made several key senior staff appointments, including Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor and Director for the District Department of the Environment (DDOE).

At DHCD, Donaldson will be responsible for leading the agency to create and preserve opportunities for affordable housing and economic development, and to revitalize underserved communities in the District of Columbia.

“Polly has more than two decades of experience overseeing and managing affordable housing and homeless service programs. She is a smart, committed public servant who has what it takes to help give the residents of the District of Columbia a fresh start,” said Mayor-elect Bowser.

“Mayor-elect Bowser is making the creation and preservation of affordable housing a top priority,” Donaldson said. “I know that together we will deliver a fresh start to ensure that District residents who work hard to make this city great have access to safe, high quality housing options.”

Prior to joining the Bowser administration, Donaldson served for more than a decade as the Executive Director of the Transitional Housing Corporation (THC), a non-profit, faith-based organization that develops and provides housing, social and employment services in Washington, DC. While at the organization’s helm, Donaldson has grown THC to a staff of over 50 and a budget of $5 million, allowing it to significantly increase the number of homeless families it serves annually from 40 to over 500.

Donaldson joined THC after a 17-year career in international community development in senior management positions at the Institute of International Education, Partners of the Americas, and The Center for Democracy. She was elected and served as the chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1-E in Mt. Pleasant.

Donaldson lives in Mt. Pleasant in Ward 1 with her wife Susan Rees and daughter Florence, and is an active member of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Dupont Circle. Donaldson holds a Bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences from The Johns Hopkins University.

Donaldson’s headshot and biography will be posted to www.wearewashingtondc.org.

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Bowser appoints Tommy Wells
Director of the District Department of the Environment

Washington, DC – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser continued to name her administration by announcing the appointment of outgoing City Council member Tommy Wells as the next Director of the District Department of the Environment (DDOE). Wells will oversee a team tasked with establishing policies to protect the environment, promote sustainability and conserve natural resources in the District of Columbia.

Currently, Wells serves as Ward 6 Council member, a position he has held since 2006. He is recognized across the District for his efforts to create a livable and walkable city for all. During his tenure, Wells championed the development of mass transit in the District, including supporting the development of streetcar lines, the expansion of the DC Circulator and advocating for the improvements of the District’s bus system. Additionally, Wells drafted landmark legislation to establish a small fee on disposable bags, thereby cleaning up the city’s environment and curbing the waste harming important waterways in the District.

“As Tommy’s friend and colleague, I have witnessed first-hand the passion he has for conservation, clean transportation and creating a more sustainable District,” said Mayor-elect Bowser. “With Tommy’s experience and enthusiasm, we will create new and innovative policies to make the District the most environmentally-friendly city in the nation.”

“Making DC a cleaner, more environmentally friendly city isn’t just a health issue – it’s an economic issue. I look forward to working with the Mayor-elect to create greater economic opportunities for more Washingtonians while also preserving our city’s environment for generations to come,” Wells said. “Having the opportunity to continue working on an issue I care so deeply about is an honor.”

Before joining the DC Council, Wells served the city as a social worker and within the DC Consortium for Child Welfare as a fierce advocate for youth in the DC foster care system.
Wells graduated from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University in 1991 and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota in 1983.
Today’s announcement came while celebrating the topping out of the new 400 E Street complex, a mixed-use building just blocks away from the National Mall that will hold a 214-room hotel, 27,000 sq. ft. of retails space and a brand new fire station.

This LEED-silver certified building is a model of green design with sustainable practices incorporated in every stage of the construction process. Collaboration between the District and the 400 E Street Team has embodied Mayor-elect Bowser’s goal of establishing longstanding public-private partnerships that will not just benefit businesses, but also the surrounding community.

Wells’ headshot and biography will be posted to www.wearewashingtondc.org.

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December 17, 2014
Contact: Joaquin McPeek, 916-599-4166

Mayor-Elect Bowser Issues Statement on Final Approval of Soccer Stadium Deal

Washington, D.C. – Mayor-Elect Muriel Bowser issued the following statement today regarding the unanimous Council approval of the new D.C. soccer stadium deal:

“It is a great day for DC residents and the future of soccer in the nation’s capital. We proved that only when we come together, can we move the District forward. Together, we delinked the Reeves Center allowing for greater community input on its fate and approved a soccer stadium that will create jobs, spur economic opportunity, and inject energy to a neighborhood on the banks of the Anacostia River. I cannot wait to get started. Vamos!”

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Mayor-elect Bowser Statement on Meeting with U.S. Congress Members

WASHINGTON, DC –Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser issued the following statement after meeting with U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) this morning to discuss a broad range of issues facing the District of Columbia:

“Congresswoman Norton and I had a very constructive meeting with Congressman Chaffetz this morning. Though we come from different sides of the aisle, we recognize there are opportunities for common ground on the issues that affect residents in the District of Columbia. Building consensus and having a collaborative approach are key to solving the most pressing challenges we face.”

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Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser Issues Statement on DC’s 2024 Olympic Bid Presentation to U.S. Olympic Committee

Redwood City, CA – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser issued the following statement following her participation in the District of Columbia’s presentation to the U.S. Olympic Committee in an effort to bring the 2024 Olympic Games to the District:

“It was an honor to represent my hometown and present a compelling case to the U.S. Olympic Committee as to why the District should host the 2024 Olympics. In DC, when we want something, we go for it, and I am proud of the effort our team put forward today. We recognize that hosting the Games would not only be a tremendous opportunity for our city, but a great place to foster international unity and friendly competition among the best athletes in the world.

”Should the U.S. Olympic Committee select Washington, DC, I am committed to working with regional leaders to develop a plan that will benefit residents and leave a positive, lasting impact on our city.”

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December 15, 2014

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Bowser Announces Three Key Appointments to Administration
Mayor-elect is building a team to usher in a fresh start for the District

Washington, DC – Today at McKinley Technology Education Campus, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser announced three key appointments to her Administration; Kevin Donahue as Deputy City Administrator, Brenda Donald as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and Jennifer C. Niles as Deputy Mayor for Education.

Donahue, Donald, and Niles will help lead the Bowser Administration’s efforts to deliver a fresh start for the District and its residents. The announcement comes a week after Mayor-elect Bowser announced Rashad M. Young as the District’s next City Administrator.

“At the beginning of this transition, I pledged to recruit the brightest people with the best ideas to serve the residents of the District of Columbia. Kevin, Brenda, and Jennifer are nationally recognized leaders and innovators in their respective fields who bring with them the talent and know-how to make the District’s government work for more residents,” said Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser.

Kevin Donahue, Deputy City Administrator

Donahue assumes a new position as Deputy City Administrator, where he will be City Administrator Rashad Young’s principal deputy. He will be tasked with bringing an innovative and data-driven approach to the oversight and coordination of government operations and public safety agencies. He will also be charged with re-instituting the CapStat performance management system in the District of Columbia.

“I am incredibly excited to come back to District government and work on behalf of the residents of Washington. Bringing innovative and data-driven approaches to government is something I am passionate about and have been working on for the last 15 years. I look forward to this new role and helping Mayor-elect Bowser implement her vision for an open, transparent, and responsive government,” said Donahue.

Donahue joins the Bowser Administration from the Obama Administration where he serves as the Director of the U.S. General Services Administration’s Performance Improvement Council, a group of the Federal agency Performance Improvement Officers and senior OMB officials, which collaborates across issue areas and agencies to improve the performance of Federal programs. Prior to that, Donahue was a Senior Advisor to the GSA Administrator, worked at the U.S. Department of Treasury, and in District government. Kevin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University.

Brenda Donald, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

Donald comes to the Bowser Administration from the DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) where she serves as Director. She will be charged with making sure that residents of all ages receive the services they need to lead healthy and productive lives in the District of Columbia.

“As a long-time public official in the District, I am a strong believer in the government’s ability to improve people’s lives. I am thrilled to have been selected as Mayor-elect Bowser’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and could not be more excited to help her tackle critical issues like homelessness and ensuring access to quality health care for all Washingtonians,” said Donald.

Donald brings with her more than 25 years of senior management experience in the public and non-profit sectors. Prior to her current role, Donald served as Vice President of the Center for Effective Family Services and Systems for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where she worked to improve the outcomes of children living in the country’s most difficult situations. Donald has also served as Maryland’s Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, as DC’s Deputy Mayor for Children, Youth, Families, and Elders, and as the director of CFSA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism with honors from George Washington University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas.

Jennifer C. Niles, Deputy Mayor for Education

Niles will serve as Deputy Mayor for Education and will work closely with DC Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson to continue to improve school quality across the District and make the goal of having world-class schools in every ward a reality. Additionally, Niles will be instrumental in increasing collaboration between DCPS and Charter Schools.

“I am honored to have been selected to serve as Deputy Mayor for Education and humbled to accept the responsibility to improve education for all students in the District. I look forward to working with Mayor-elect Bowser to see that every student in the District of Columbia gets the outstanding education they deserve,” said Niles.
Most recently, Niles was the founder and head of school of the award-winning E.L. Haynes Public Charter School, one of the highest performing charter schools in Washington, DC and the country. Previously, Niles was Director of Education Initiatives at The Ball Foundation of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, headed the Charter School Office for the Connecticut State Department of Education, and taught science and directed service-learning programs at middle and high schools in California and Massachusetts.

Niles is a graduate of New Leaders for New Schools, an intensive, year-long program to prepare urban principals. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University, a Master’s degree in Public and Private Management from the Yale School of Management, and a Master’s of Science degree in Public Administration from Trinity University.
Mayor-elect Bowser also presented MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and Chancellor Kaya Henderson, both of whom will continue to provide critical leadership to the District. The Mayor-elect acknowledged their incredible service and continued commitment to serve residents of the District of Columbia.

Head shots and biographies will be posted to www.wearewashingtondc.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2014

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Bowser appoints Rashad M. Young as City Administrator
Mayor-elect says Young will help bring a fresh start to the day-to-day operations of the District’s government

Washington, D.C. – Today, Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser announced the appointment of Rashad M. Young as City Administrator. In this role, Young will be charged with ensuring efficient, accountable and well-managed service delivery to all residents, business owners and visitors on behalf of the Mayor.

Young currently serves as City Manager of Alexandria, VA where he is credited with forming the Office of Performance and Accountability (OPA) to develop a culture and practice of performance management and data-driven decision making. He also formed the Department of Project Implementation (DPI) to more effectively manage the growing and expansive list of City infrastructure capital projects. In addition, Young enhanced civic engagement in Alexandria by developing and deploying technology such as Call.Click.Connect that allows citizens and stakeholders to communicate directly with staff at all levels of the organization.

“Rashad brings great energy, experience, and a proven track record to the District of Columbia,” said Mayor-elect Bowser. “He will play a critical role in executing my bold vision for the District and help us deliver world-class services to the residents and businesses of Washington, D.C.”

“I am excited to help Mayor-elect Bowser form a more transparent and accountable government in the District of Columbia. Residents are ready for a fresh start and I’m ready to get to work to deliver on that promise,” said Young. “The District deserves services that are on time and on budget. I will work tirelessly to meet and exceed those expectations.”

Young’s tenure in Dayton included accomplishments such as maintaining fiscal discipline and achieving the upgrading of the City’s bond rating. His use of performance management systems to deliver top-notch city services has helped city government be more transparent, outcome-based and customer-focused.

Young has spent his entire career building expertise in public management, including 12 years as Assistant City Manager or City Manager in urban centers, namely Alexandria, VA, Greensboro, NC, Cincinnati and Dayton, OH. Throughout his career, Young has managed workforces totaling several thousand employees, led labor union contract negotiations, and overseen airport, convention center, water utility, human service, transit, public works, and public safety agency operations. This experience has made Young a nationally known and respected public manager.

Young is a National Board Member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), a Board Member of the Urban Libraries Council (ULC), a credentialed manager and member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), and an Affiliated Professor of Practice with Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs.

Young, his wife Tameka Young and their two sons, look forward to making their home in Washington, D.C. A head shot and biography will be provided upon request.

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