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District Links: Council accommodates FY 2027 budget delay; ‘teen takeovers’ spur political tensions; operator pledges Cedar Hill progress; and more

By Chris Kain On Apr 7, 2026 Last updated Apr 7, 2026

The DC Council voted unanimously today to authorize formal submission of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget plan on April 14, but legislators say they’re anticipating an initial mayoral presentation this Friday ahead of the council’s previously established one-week spring recess.

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