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Ward 6 Residents Petition to Recall Councilmember

Ward 6 Residents Petition to Recall Councilmember

By Evan Ecklund, Copy Chief February 22, 2024

The Washington, D.C. Board of Elections issued a petition filed by residents of the largest ward in D.C. to recall City Councilmember Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) due to his legislative record on public safety...

D.C. City Council Advances Amended Sweeping Crime Bill

D.C. City Council Advances Amended Sweeping Crime Bill

By Paulina Inglima, City Desk Editor February 15, 2024

A sweeping yet controversial crime bill that seeks to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. advanced upon its first reading at the D.C. Council on Feb. 6.  The Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act of...

The D.C. Council unanimously passed emergency legislation granting the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) the ability to penalize unlicensed cannabis gifting stores that have not yet completed an application for the city’s medical cannabis program.

DC Council Passes Emergency Legislation Regulating Unlicensed Cannabis Gifting Shops

By Anna Lim January 19, 2024

On Jan. 9, the Washington, D.C. Council unanimously passed emergency legislation granting the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) the ability to penalize unlicensed cannabis gifting...

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City Council Chairman Phil Mendelson postponed the final vote on a bill to regulate Airbnb and regular services Oct. 16.

DC Council Postpones Airbnb Regulation Vote

By Yolanda Spura October 25, 2018

Washington, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson postponed the final vote on a bill limiting the use of Airbnb, a homestay service, and other short-term lodging services in the District Oct. 16, after...

SPENCER COOK/THE HOYA Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) won the Democratic bid for D.C. mayor, and is expected to win re-election in November as no Republican candidate has emerged.

Incumbents Take Democratic Nominations in DC Primary

By Will Cassou July 11, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and six fellow incumbents recaptured the mayoral and city council nominations from the Democratic Party, while an initiative to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $15...

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Rashawn Davis (COL ‘14) was the youngest candidate to run for Newark City Council, earning 5.87 percent of the vote.

Davis Defeated in Newark

By Suzanne Monyak May 16, 2014

At age 21, Rashawn Davis (COL ’14) was the youngest candidate in the race for the West Ward of Newark City Council on Tuesday, joining seven other candidates vying for two-term Councilman Ron Rice’s...

Undergrad Launches Bid for Council Seat

By Ted Murphy and Zosia Dunn January 25, 2013

Many Georgetown students past and present have political aspirations. But Rashawn Davis (COL ’14) stands out from the pack, for he has already begun his campaign. Davis has his sights set on May...

Former Law Student Runs for DC Council

By Tyler Sanborn September 20, 2011

Former Georgetown Law student David Grosso (L '01) launched his campaign for a D.C. Council At-Large seat Saturday, running on a platform of reduced spending and increased attention to the District's political...

Circulator Route to Rosslyn Approved

By Caitlin Mac Neal February 9, 2010

The D.C. Council recently approved the addition of a Circulator route that will run between the Dupont Circle and Rosslyn Metro stops starting in fall 2010, according to John Lisle, District Department...

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