Phil Mendelson
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Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Elicit Unease on Racial Equity
The D.C. Council’s recent vote to forward the District’s Comprehensive Plan in the legislative process has some uneasy despite Council…
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With Senate as Main Focus, D.C. Prepares for Statehood Fight
Even though the House Oversight and Reform Committee’s hearing on D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s bill to make the District…
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Council Chairman Mendelson Explains Consolidation of Education Committee
During a recent legislative session, the D.C. Council unanimously approved the consolidation of its Committee on Education into the Committee…
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Mendelson Changes D.C. Council Committees for New Legislative Session
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has reorganized the D.C. Council to reflect the interests of members and has created two…
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As Moderna Comes to D.C., City Leaders Urge Residents to be Vaccinated
As the Moderna coronavirus vaccine goes through the process of being rolled out in the District, political leaders are urging…
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EDITORIAL: D.C. Council Proposes Tax Increases
At a time where there is so much uncertainty for individuals and communities across the nation, it is understandable why…
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‘Black Homes Matter’ Rally Calls for D.C. Council Funding of Low-Income, Public Housing Programs
A coalition of organizations is holding a rally at 3 p.m. Monday to call attention to D.C.'s need for increased…
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D.C.’s COVID-19 Relief Bill Mandates Small Landlords to Offer Payment Plans
A D.C. Council-approved bill aimed at helping residents and businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis includes an amendment requiring all…
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Bowser’s 2021 Budget Has No Layoffs, Furloughs or New Taxes
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented Monday her fiscal 2021 budget proposal that, while ravaged by the effects of the coronavirus…
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D.C. in a Recession, City’s Financial Officer Says
The District has entered into a recession with a $721.8 million lack of revenue for the remaining fiscal year and…
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