District Links: MPD chief stepping down midway through four-year term; Bonds won’t run in 2026; new initiative push seeks $25 minimum wage; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 8, 2025 Last updated Dec 8, 2025

After two and a half years as chief of DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, Pamela Smith is stepping down as of Dec. 31, midway through her four-year term.

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