LinkDistrict Links District Links: Mendelson pulls back from skirmish over MPD reprogramming request; ‘sandwich guy’ found not guilty of misdemeanor assault; and more By Chris Kain On Nov 6, 2025 0 30 Share DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson continued this week to speak against overspending by government agencies and urge more aggressive steps to curb the practice, but he ultimately opted not to force an uncomfortable vote to disapprove a reprogramming request for $5.5 million to cover overtime costs for Metropolitan Police Department officers. 0 30 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint