District Links: Council protects many workers from punishment for marijuana use; IG warns of potential for fraud in Main Streets program; and more

By Chris Kain On Jun 8, 2022 Last updated Jun 8, 2022

The Ward 3 redistricting saga culminated yesterday with a 10-3 vote that went against DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson, who had sought to redraw the advisory neighborhood commission boundaries in Cleveland Park and McLean Gardens.

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