DC Water CEO David Gadis Testifying at Performance Oversight Hearing

March 15, 2021

Today David L. Gadis, DC Water’s CEO and General Manager, is testifying at DC Water’s Performance Oversight Hearing before the DC Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment.

Mr. Gadis will share with Chairwoman Mary Cheh and the other members of the Committee how DC Water has managed the challenges presented by COVID-19 over the past year, and how the Authority has supported its customers and employees during the pandemic. He will also announce a new initiative that will change the way DC Water delivers services.

Please click here to read Mr. Gadis’ prepared remarks. The virtual hearing is scheduled for 12 pm and can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/cmmarycheh/.

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