District Links: Council OKs trio of public safety bills; legislators back independent review of sexual harassment claims against ex-official; and more

By Chris Kain On Jul 12, 2023 Last updated Jul 12, 2023

The DC Council voted yesterday to approve a trio of public safety bills proposed by Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto as emergency legislation.

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