2018 Annual Report
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Councilmember Robert White’s Statement on Changing the Color of Wealth for Minorities and Women
Tomorrow, The Council of the District of Columbia will vote to legalize the multi-million dollar sports betting industry in DC. I have an amendment to make sure we create minority and women millionaires in the process. This is how we can change the color of wealth.
Amendment to the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018
Introduction Date September 18, 2018 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers Evans, Todd, R. White, Cheh, Gray, and Bonds Bill Summary – Amendment to the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 passed. The amendment provides opportunities for minority-, women-, and locally-owned businesses to start and grow companies in DC’s emerging sports betting industry. For…
Performing Arts Promotion Amendment Act of 2018
Introduction Date June 5, 2018 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers Grosso, R. White, Gray, Nadeau, Cheh, T. White, Evans, Bonds, McDuffie, Allen, Silverman, Todd, and Chairman Mendelson Bill Summary – LGBTQ Health Data Collection Amendment Act of 2018 passed. The bill protects the health needs of the LGBTQ community by requiring the city to conduct…
Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Amendment Act of 2018
Introduction Date April 10, 2018 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers McDuffie and R. White Bill Summary – Medical Marijuana Certified Business Enterprise Preference Amendment Act of 2018 passed. The bill gives preference to minority-, women-, and locally-owned businesses that apply to operate medical marijuana dispensaries in the District. For more information click here.
Housing Rehabilitation Incentives Regulation Amendment Act of 2017
Introduction Date November 21, 2017 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers R. White, Nadeau, T. White, Bonds, Grosso, and Allen Co-Sponsor(s) Councilmembers McDuffie and Gray Bill Summary – Housing Rehabilitation Incentives Regulation Amendment Act of 2017 passed as part of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018. The bill accelerates…
Performing Arts Promotion Amendment Act of 2017
Introduction Date November 7, 2017 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers R. White, Nadeau, and Grosso Co-Sponsor(s) Councilmembers Evans, Gray, and McDuffie Bill Summary – Performing Arts Promotion Amendment Act of 2018 passed. The bill provides a tax credit of up to $15,000 per year to small local businesses that host live performances to create…
Economic Development Return on Investment Act of 2017
Introduction Date September 19, 2017 Co-Introduced by Councilmembers R. White, Silverman, Todd, Cheh, Bonds, Allen, and T. White Bill Summary – Economic Development Return on Investment Act of 2017 passed. The bill creates transparency and accountability for taxpayer money the District invests in economic development projects by requiring the city to report all…