District Links: Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George launches mayoral bid; MPD is closing more homicide cases amid fewer killings; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 1, 2025 Last updated Dec 1, 2025

Janeese Lewis George today launched her mayoral campaign as she aims to become the third Ward 4 councilmember to decamp from DC’s legislature to its top executive office.

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