UPDATE: It’s Now or Never for Washington Met
UPDATE: It’s Now or Never for Washington Met
Legislation is Moving to Improve Your Lives
The month ahead will be busy and promising as Council committees prepare for hearings on two of my bills.
Just four months ago, we stood on the steps of the Wilson Building to announce the introduction of Restore the Vote Amendment , supported by all members of the DC Council, the Mayor, and the Attorney General.
Upcoming Hearings
The Committee on Facilities and Procurement Oversight Roundtable – Wednesday, September 25 @ 6:00 PM at the University of the District of Columbia – 4200 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., DC, 20008 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions for Wards 3 & 4 The Committee on Business & Economic Development and Facilities and Procurement Public Hearing – Wednesday, October 2…
Landmark Budget Recommendations from Councilmember Robert White
Today, as Chair of the Committee on Facilities and Procurement, I released the Committee’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget report and recommendations. After several months of dissecting budget proposals and recommendations, and working with my Council colleagues, I identified funding for returning citizens, housing, education, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, and seniors citizens.
Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Amendment Act
My bill, the Economic Development Return on Investment Accountability Amendment Act, passed. It creates long-awaited transparency and accountability for the money DC spends on economic development projects. This bill gives residents a public report on new affordable housing units, jobs, and new revenue to the city for every project that gets public funds.
Micro-Business Start-Up Fee Relief Amendment Act
the Committee of the Whole held a hearing on my Micro-Business Start-Up Fee Relief Amendment Act. This bill will reduce the cost of a basic business license, and all required taxes and fees for businesses that have taxable income of less than $100,000. This means that aspiring business owners won’t be stifled by the hundreds of dollars it currently costs to start a small business.
Sports Wagering Bill
Along with my colleague, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, we successfully passed a major amendment to the sports wagering bill to give minority-owned, women-owned, and local businesses significant opportunities to participate in the new sports wagering industry. While I am disappointed that my previous amendment failed on December 4th, I was happy to work with my colleague to draft and pass a new amendment.