Council of DC

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The full Council meets-first as the Committee of the Whole-then for a Legislative Meeting

On the agenda, the first vote on next year’s budget (with the 2nd vote coming 6/23)

Agenda/$ details/how to watch
https://t.co/s1yNqo547a

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We apologize for the delay in getting started but hope to get underway soon

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Eight years ago today, we lost Anthony Bourdain. His quote below on Washington vs. the District, from the conclusion of his 2009 "No Reservations" show about DC, resonates now more than ever. RIP

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Tomorrow-11AM

The full Council meets-first as the Committee of the Whole-then for a Legislative Meeting.

On the agenda, the first vote on next year’s budget (with the 2nd vote coming 6/23)

Agenda/$ details/how to watch
https://t.co/s1yNqo547a

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The 2nd vote on the budget does in fact remain on 6/23–because of the mandated vote within 70 days of introduction

The 2nd vote on the *Budget Support Act* (never scheduled for 6/23) is what will come on 6/30 or 7/14. The BSA vote isn’t on the same 70 day deadline as the budget

[Alex Koma @AlexKomaDC]

A budget timing note: A second vote on the budget was originally set for June 23, but Mendelson now says that's likely to slip to either June 30 or July 14.

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Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional
Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day's agendas, and tomorrow’s FIRST BUDGET VOTES!

Proposed budget docs
https://t.co/nSu4OBOdXK

Watch
https://t.co/rAn93GIVZd

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82 years ago: #DDay

Just like in every other war America has fought throughout its history, DC residents fought and died that day despite having no representation in Congress #DCStatehood

Here are the front pages of the @washingtonpost and the Evening Star from June 6, 1944

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Monday, Noon

Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional
Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day's agendas, and the next day's FIRST BUDGET VOTES!

Agendas
https://t.co/EverXm0x5p
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Watch
https://t.co/rAn93GIVZd

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

🥳Even if I don’t, #DCStatehood is a right that every Washingtonian deserves! Or at least not Taxes without real representation!
But I think @realDonaldTrump should really consider making DC the 51st State…He believes in minimal Government intervention? Gives us the right to be a State!

[DC Water @dcwater]

DC Water has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for customers in Upper Northwest DC due to a loss of water pressure.

Boil water for at least one minute before drinking or cooking.

For updates and to view the impacted area: https://t.co/Lk9hbIUMNI

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Council Approves Permanent Revisions to Open Meeting Law
https://t.co/iHxbmTCeEO

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On this date in 1893, Mary Ann Shadd died. She was an anti-slavery, pro-suffrage publisher & journalist, taught in DC Public Schools for 15 years, & graduated from Howard Law School at age 60, only the second Black woman in the US to do so. She died & is buried here in DC.

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Chef, for #DCStatehood reasons, we think you need to stick with that exact number of restaurants. Please and thanks!
@chefjoseandres

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Hearing
- Strengthening Air Pollution Permitting Amendment Act
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study Amendment Act

https://t.co/FCAKZAa7eo

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Hearing
- Washington Commanders Motor Vehicle Identification Tags Amendment Act
- Eric’s ID Amendment Act

https://t.co/nvDAaEmDbo

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Roundtable (Reconvened)
- State of the For-Hire Vehicle Industry

https://t.co/Hii0WFuBJo

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Tomorrow, Noon

Roundtable (Reconvened)
- State of the For-Hire Vehicle Industry

https://t.co/Hii0WFuBJo

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We are adjourned. Heads up that this will be an active six weeks for the Council, with Legislative Meetings virtually every Tuesday
6/9 1st Council Budget Vote
6/16 No meeting, but Election Day, go vote!
6/23 2nd Council Budget Vote
6/30 Legislative Mtg
7/14 Legislative Mtg

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The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting

For agendas and viewing instructions, please see https://t.co/4JeB46DUEw

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Our Committee of the Whole meeting is adjourned. We hope to reconvene for our Legislative Meeting by 1:15PM if not sooner.