District Links: Organizers say they’ll redraft RFK initiative amid legal obstacles; Nadeau reportedly considering not seeking reelection; and more

By Chris Kain On May 22, 2025 Last updated May 22, 2025

Organizers of the proposed “Use of RFK Site for Homes Not Stadiums” ballot initiative say they’ll modify their proposed language in the wake of advisory opinions from Attorney General Brian Schwalb and the DC Council’s general counsel that the original submission falls outside the permissible scope of citizen-led ballot measures.

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