Posts tagged Politics
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Let’s Choose delves into driver-cyclist conflict
Are bike lanes destroying DC by making it impossible for “real people” to move about? Are cars evil monsters that should be banished? If you ask the candidates for DC Council at-large on April 23, the answer is no to both. Despite what you might assume if you listen to AAA’s Lon Anderson, Gary Imhoff’s introductions in themail, or certain Adam Tuss NBC… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Will it happen in Virginia?
Gas tax likely will stay; Not a local income tax; FBI is for Franconia Building Imminent?; Ft. Myer gate closed at night; HOA goes off cliff over Obama sign; Tech will come before mixed-use at St. E’s; Corporations paying their due; And…. Keep reading…
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Referendum is the right strategy for DC budget autonomy
On March 27, Congress’ continuing resolution that appropriates federal and DC funds will expire. If Congress does not pass additional legislation by that date, it risks not only a federal government shutdown, but also shutting down the DC government. This is because unlike every other jurisdiction in the country, the District cannot spend its own local revenue without Congress… Keep reading…
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Matt Frumin best on growth; Silverman, Settles follow
Residents who voted on the fourth question for Let’s Choose DC, on how DC can accommodate the growth it needs, liked Matt Frumin’s answer the most. Elissa Silverman and John Settles also got high marks. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How to pay
Taxes needed for Purple Line, CCT; Gas tax alive and well; South Cap now has 2 racetracks; What gets people riding; More performance for parking; Startups can start up; What’s in a name?; Less-empty downtown upsets some Clevelanders; And…. Keep reading…
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How would you spend DC’s surplus?
The District’s budget has a $417 million surplus. If you were on the DC Council, what would you do with it? Let’s Choose DC (a partnership of Greater Greater Washington, DCist, and PoPville) asked the 8 candidates for the April 23 at-large special election. All replied except for Anita Bonds, and we have their responses online at LetsChooseDC.com. But first,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: State of the non-state and adjacent state
Gray: build 10,000 affordable units; McDonnell gas tax plan struggles; Election “rigging” won’t pass; This week in new bills; Post building a landmark?; VDOT ignores pleas, crash happens; Connect Tysons and Vienna; Ward 5, green job center?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Better biking and those who fume at it
L Street lane could get a curb; Benches, CaBi at Commerce Department; AAA vs. safe driving; DC #1 at not being like Texas; Cuccinelli’s gas tax plan; Miller intros transportation plan; FBI would hurt Loudoun?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Just vote no
Helmets good, mandatory bad; Hybrid protest; Last in, first fixed; Around the at-large race; MBT gradually moving ahead; Cool Disco Donuts not so cool; Who pays the most?; High-speed hit piece; Fearersome new task force; And…. Keep reading…
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Frumin, Silverman were your top choices on education
Residents who voted at Let’s Choose DC, a project of Greater Greater Washington, DCist, and PoPville, gave top marks to Matthew Frumin and Elissa Silverman for their views on the future of education in DC. Keep reading…