WSSC Nominee Set for Vote in Pr. George's

After concern by Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson (D) that confirmation of his nominee for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission was being delayed, his office released a statement Tuesday characterizing approval of the nominee Wednesday as a forgone conclusion.

Antonio L. Jones, a Largo-based management consultant, was tapped to succeed Juanita D. Miller on the commission, who, critics say, has been at the root of many squabbles on the beleaguered bi-county board. Miller, meanwhile, has announced plans to run for a seat on the county council.

A statement released Tuesday from Johnson's office said Jones "will appear before the County Council for a confirmation vote tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. He will be sworn in immediately following the vote."

The WSSC supplies water and sewer service to 1.8 million people in Montgomery County and Prince George's.