District Links: Auditor faults DC jail conditions as Bowser looks to private sector to build replacement; a further look at mayor’s budget; and more

By Chris Kain On May 28, 2025 Last updated May 28, 2025

A new report issued today by the DC auditor blasting conditions at the DC jail comes as Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing to enlist a private-sector partner to finance and build a replacement for the deteriorating facility.

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