Breakfast links: Biden deals a blow to DC’s home rule
Law enforcement stands in front of the White House by angela n. licensed under Creative Commons.
Biden won’t veto Republicans’ efforts to block DC bill
President Biden has announced he will not veto the Republican-led House resolution blocking DC’s own bill that would reform the city’s criminal code. The decision serves as a blow to DC’s own self-governing ability and has received criticisms from numerous local officials, including Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and Attorney General Brian Schwalb. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)
Patrick Wojahn resigns as College Park mayor ahead of arrest
Patrick Wojahn resigned as Mayor of College Park prior to being arrested and charged with 56 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. The arrest shocked colleagues and residents who had known him as an advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice. Wojahn had served as mayor since 2015. (Post)
Virginia General Assembly requests investigation of car exhausts
The Virginia General Assembly passed a modified version of Senator Adam Ebbin’s bill calling for an examination into loud car exhausts throughout the Commonwealth. While the Senate struck down banning the sale of aftermarket mufflers, they have called on the Department of Transportation to examine loud exhausts and recommend solutions. (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)
Montgomery County Council considers competing bills regarding tenant protections
The Montgomery County Council is currently deciding between two bills addressing rent-gouging. One bill, which is part of the larger Tenant Assistance and Protection Package, would cap annual rent increases at eight percent plus inflation. The other, the Housing Opportunity Mobility and Equity Act, would cap increases at a maximum of three percent. The former bill has greater support from the council, though County Executive Marc Elrich has voiced his support for the latter bill. (Katie Shepherd / Post)
Multifamily housing coming to Palisades
Developers have proposed a residential project in the Palisades, an affluent neighborhood consisting mainly of single-family homes. If approved, the project will stand over existing retail and contain 22 units. (DC UrbanTurf)
Developers ask for 250-foot height allowance for Inova at Landmark
Developers plan to ask the Alexandria Planning Commission to allow for a maximum height allowance of 250 feet for the upcoming Inova at Landmark, though they anticipate it will end up being much shorter. The hospital is part of a larger redevelopment on the site of the former Landmark Mall. (James Cullum / ALXNow)
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