If Certified, D.C.’s 2020 Budget Would Benefit Georgetown
• June 17, 2019

Among the increases benefiting Ward 2 in the budget, according to the mayor’s office, is $74.2 million dedicated to fully modernize the Francis-Stevens Education Campus on 2425 N St. NW and 2130 G St. NW. 

Arts and Humanities Director Defends Mayor’s Plan
• May 20, 2019

The proposed plan would restructure the commission into a new Department of Arts and Humanities, giving the mayor direct authority over the arts commission and expanding its mission to include cosmetology and culinary arts.

Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans Reprimanded
• March 21, 2019

A Council reprimand is not without precedent; the late longtime mayor and Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry and Ward 1 Council member Jim Graham were both reprimanded.

Council Member Evans Faces Backlash
• March 7, 2019

Critics cited the loss of public trust and, in some cases, the perception of corruption or abuse as their reasons for calling for Jack Evans to step down.

Initiative 77 Pros, Cons Face D.C. Council
• September 17, 2018

Today is the day! Monday, Sept 17, the proponents and opponents of Initiative #77 — the so-called Fair Wage Act — face off in front of Washington DC’s city council […]

Council May Overturn Tipped-Employee Minimum Wage Vote
• September 13, 2018

In July, a majority of Council members co-introduced a bill to overturn Initiative 77. Mayor Bowser also came out against the vote’s outcome. That resolution will be taken up at the Sept. 17 Council meeting.

Initiative 77 Saga Continues
• July 12, 2018

Council members and Republican members of Congress want to reject the initiative, approved June 19, which would grant all D.C. workers, including tipped workers, a $15-an-hour minimum wage by 2020.

Opponents Urge Council to Void Initiative 77
• July 9, 2018

More than 250 managers, waiters, bartenders walked through the halls of the John A. Wilson District Building July 9, urging Council members to void the vote to eliminate the lower minimum wage for tipped employees.

Endorsements: Bowser, Mendelson et al.
• June 18, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser has become the leading advocate for our city, dealing with its booming development, as well as looking for ways to ensure all Washingtonians benefit from good economic times.

ENDORSEMENTS: Bowser, Mendelson et al.
• June 6, 2018

While it may be a primary election lacking any real drama or contention, The Georgetowner shall weigh on the Democratic primary to be held June 19. (Sorry, other parties, you […]