A few amendments we'll hear about today: @cmzparker5.bsky.social wants to run a pilot program giving high schoolers $50/week as a financial literacy tool:
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Wendell Felder wants to speed up the reopening of Kelly Miller Pool:
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Alex Koma
Budget day is here! The first of two council votes is set for today.
The early vibe I've gotten around the Wilson Building is to NOT expect Nadeau's wealth tax amendment to move today: seems like the votes aren't yet there. But it could still come up at the second vote.
Alex Koma
Wondering what's in the budget? Here's our first look at what's getting saved, what's still getting cut, and future fights over tax hikes to come:
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Alex Koma
Council Chair Phil Mendelson thinks he's found funding to avert cuts to things like childcare programs, healthcare and housing assistance. But some lawmakers are still pressing for tax increases to av...
Easy to forget during primary season, but the first DC budget vote is also tomorrow!
Mendo hopes to use about $450M to reverse Bowser's planned cuts to the pay equity fund, housing vouchers, healthcare programs and a lot more. A few details:
Alex Koma
Chairman Mendelson's Budget Recommendations have been circulated on the Council Hearing Management System. The documents are available here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...
Tune in to the Media Press Conference on the Budget at Noon on chairmanmendelson.com or on the Council website.
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