Tuesday, April 25, 2000
Mayor Appoints Public Service Commission Chair
Mayor Announces Other Key Positions in Boards & Human Rights Office
(Washington, D.C.) Mayor Anthony A. Williams announced three appointments in his administration today during a press conference at One Judiciary Square. The appointments were for Public Service Commission Chair, Director, Office of Boards and Commissions and Director, Office of Human Rights.
Angel Cartagena, Chair, Public Service Commission, will lead an independent agency of the District Government responsible for regulating quality and quantity of services provided by public utilities operating in the District, including telecommunications, gas and electric services. He becomes the highest-ranking Latino appointee in the District Government.
Charles Holman, Director, Office of Human Rights, will be responsible for enforcing the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, the D.C. Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990, the Parental Leave Act of 1995, and other laws and policies on nondiscrimination. The Office is the advocate for the practice of good human relations and mutual understanding among the various racial, ethnic and religious groups in the District of Columbia. Mr. Holman started February 28th.
Ronald King, Director, Office of Boards and Commission, will be responsible for the management and recruitment of candidates for the boards and commissions of the District of Columbia and making recommendations to the mayor for appointments. King will also oversee the functioning of boards and commissions. King started work on March 13th.
"I'm proud of these three nominees — they are national caliber candidates who reflect my commitment to make government work for our citizens," said Mayor Williams. "These nominees reflect the diversity of the city and will serve our city well."
Biographies of the three nominees are linked below.
