City Paper: Winners and Losers of the Fall Out From Councilmember Jack Evans’ Scandal
The Council voted unanimously to strip his committee of some responsibilities.
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jonetta rose barras: The finance chief’s annoyance and the mayor’s money grab
In a publicly released letter, DC Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey DeWitt essentially declared his annoyance last week with DC auditor Kathy Patterson and others who have criticized Mayor Muriel Bowser’s fiscal year 2020 budget for its lack…
Curbed: D.C. lawmakers propose stricter regulations on self-driving cars
New legislation would create a comprehensive framework for autonomous vehicles operating on city streets
City Paper: D.C.’s Arts Commission Faces Major Changes in Council Shift, Mayor’s Budget
A new councilmember to oversee the Commission will be decided at tomorrow's legislative meeting.
City Paper: D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Isn’t Power Hungry
But he is power-comfortable.
Delvone Michael: In this moment, we must take Jack Evans at his own word
“We’ve come too far to turn back now” is a phrase I’ve heard Ward 2 DC Council member Jack Evans utter from the dais on dozens, if not hundreds, of occasions. He was absolutely right — and it’s time that we hold him accountable and make…
City Paper: In Closed Door Meeting, Mendelson Challenged Harsher Punishment for Jack Evans
Other councilmembers demand more than a slap on the wrist for Evans.
Pledging oversight on crowded Ward 3 schools, Mendelson comes out against council vote on old Hardy…
Facing a group of outraged education activists, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson this week criticized the mayor for submitting emergency legislation to extend a private school’s lease of a District-owned site many want converted into a…
DCist: Councilmember Evans Will Face Reprimand For Emails Showing He Used Office For Personal Gain
Chairman Phil Mendelson is calling for the D.C. Council to reprimand Jack Evans, the Ward 2 councilmember facing mounting allegations that he has used his elected office for personal gain. Emails released by the Washington Post last week…
Washington Post: Chair of D.C. Council moves to reprimand member Jack Evans
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) said Tuesday he will introduce a resolution to reprimand member Jack Evans for using government email to solicit business from District lobbying firms, offering them his influence and connections…
WTOP: DC Council chair weighs in on longtime Council member Jack Evans’ controversy
D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson said the integrity of the D.C. Council is at stake because of a reported federal inquiry into the business dealings of Council member Jack Evans.
Washington Post: D.C. Council Member Jack Evans’ use of government office for personal gain…
The chair of the D.C. Council said member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) acted inappropriately when he emailed business proposals to potential employers and offered them his influence and connections as an elected official.
City Paper: Federal Authorities Subpoena Evans’ Private Clients
The news of the client subpoenas represent a wider probe into the veteran councilmember’s private dealings.
City Paper: In the Wake of Evans Influence-Selling Report, Mendelson Explores Legal Options
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has asked his general counsel to lay out the ethical and legal rules, and the body's options, following a Washington Post report about Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans' proposals to lobbying firms.
Washington Post: District government will see almost no revenue growth because of the shutdown
The District government will see almost no revenue growth this fiscal year as a result of a slowing economy and the 35-day federal government shutdown that ended Jan. 25, according to a new report by Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey S.…
The Nation: ‘We Need to Start Calling These Folks Out by Name’
The Poor People’s Campaign is pushing DC officials to do more for economic justice in the nation’s capital.
Curbed: D.C. housing inspectors could check for mold in rental properties under new bill
As of now, tenants largely have to rely on their landlords’ good graces to have mold remediated
Alan Roth: Breaking up DCRA isn’t enough — we need a deputy mayor for urban planning and enforcement
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson recently revived his proposal to break up the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, which he first introduced more than a year ago in the previous council period. Under his bill, a new Department…
WAMU: More Help Might Be On The Way If You’ve Got Mold In D.C.
It’s a homeowner or renter’s nightmare. Something catches your eye in the corner of your living room. Upon closer look you see it’s a pattern of mold blooming at the base of the wall. You have to get rid of it immediately.
With council vote delayed, Fort Dupont Ice Arena renovation veers back to solid footing
Nearly 45 children crowd the ice on a typical Saturday morning at Fort Dupont Ice Arena on Ely Place SE in Ward 7. Groups of kids divide between coaches at different ends of the rink and perform drills in their almost overlapping groups.
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