DC Water Ousts CEO After Lewis George Supported Firing and McDuffie Demurred
The District of Columbia’s Water and Sewer Authority’s board of directors voted Friday to remove CEO David Gadis after months of criticism surrounding his handling of a January sewage spill that released more than 240 million gallons of raw wastewater into the Potomac River.
TL;DR
- DC Water CEO David Gadis was removed by the board of directors.
- The decision followed criticism of his handling of a large sewage spill in January.
- Mayoral candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie had different opinions on Gadis's job.
- The Department of Justice sued DC Water for violating the Clean Water Act.
- The board cited concerns about Gadis's management.
- Gadis will remain during a transition period while a new CEO is sought.