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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 7d

While the shutdown will undoubtedly impact some District residents employed by the federal government, local services will not be affected. We may also see some cutback in federal services and that will also affect District residents.

My statement below

“The shutdown and subsequent threats to employees’ livelihoods by the federal government is disappointing, unfortunately unsurprising, and ultimately avoidable,” Mendelson said. “The Republicans hold control of both Houses of the Legislature as well as the Presidency. This is a problem of their own doing.

“But make no mistake, the District government will continue to function. The District is well-managed and we have funds in our coffers, so we will continue operations. The federal government could learn by the example set by the District of Columbia government.”

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 13d

After 35 years, Washington Post titan Colby King is retiring. Last night we recognized his longtime contributions to District politics and journalism. I will miss his integrity, his challenges and most importantly his honesty. Best of luck with this next chapter Colby!

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 19d

DON'T FORGET -- I'll be in Ward 4 TOMORROW for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo!

Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 THIS Saturday!
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 20d

Today I’m joining the Mayor and the Attorney General to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee.

Read my oral and submitted testimony at ChairmanMendelson.com

Watch Live:
oversight.house.gov/hearing/over...

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 22d

The bills being voted on today in the House, make the District less safe. These House bills are a completely unnecessary intrusion on the District’s ability to make and enforce our laws.

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson issued the following statement about today’s House vote on H.R.4922 and H.R.5140:

“The bills being voted on today in the House, make the District less safe,” Mendelson said. “In the past two years, the Council has clarified laws and imposed new penalties for violating the law, including shoplifting, carjacking, strangulation, and felony endangerment with a firearm. More recently, we worked with the Mayor to establish curfews to prevent the types of large gatherings that had contributed to violence and other crimes in the past. These House bills are a completely unnecessary intrusion on the District’s ability to make and enforce our laws.

“These bills will increase criminal behavior. Data shows juveniles tried as adults are more likely to re-offend than those tried in the juvenile justice system – a system built on the principles of rehabilitation through education and counseling, not punishment. Fourteen-year-olds should not be put in adult prison.

“We now turn our sights on the Senate, and we will continue to meet with lawmakers on the Hill on both sides of the aisle in an effort to shut down these harmful bills that severely damage the District’s public safety.”

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 22d

Due to technical difficulties, today’s media briefing will only be broadcast on the Council website or on the Office of Cable Television’s website. Apologies for any inconvenience.

▶️Council website: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer....

▶️Office of Cable TV site: entertainment.dc.gov/service/dc-c...

DC Council @councilofdc.bsky.social · 23d

Tomorrow (yes—Tuesday!), 10:30AM

Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, at which he discusses the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day

Agendas, etc.
dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...

Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 23d

WARD 4 -- I'll be in your neighborhood this weekend for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo!

Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 Saturday September 20
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 27d

Today is a day to remember and reflect on the tragedy that occurred 24 years ago on 9/11. We are thankful for our first responders in the District of Columbia and the sacrifice they made that day and every day.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 28d

Because of today’s markup, the Council will redouble our efforts to educate members of Congress so that these bills die. We all want a safe city, a beautiful city, that residents and visitors – and even federal officials – can enjoy.

“Today’s House Committee markup will hurt public safety and is a direct affront to the District’s autonomy,” Mendelson said. “Lawmakers who have not been elected by District residents and have slim knowledge of District laws have no place trying to legislate for our residents.

“Some of these bills are duplicative of laws already on the books here, some would grind government functions in the District to a halt, and some will increase criminal recidivism. These bills would hurt our police department, hurt our District of Columbia Public Schools, and hurt the ability of Attorney General to protect DC residents.

“This is an unprecedented assault on our city. We will continue to lean on our ‘warrior on the Hill,’ Eleanor Holmes Norton, and our local allies, as we fight against this undemocratic attempt to control the District government and District residents.

“Because of today’s markup, the Council will redouble our efforts to educate members of Congress so that these bills die. We all want a safe city, a beautiful city that residents and visitors – and even federal officials – can enjoy.”

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 28d

Repealing our laws is not "liberation." Republicans in Congress can’t be trusted -- they took $1B from us, are moving more than a dozen bills rolling back Home Rule, are trying to take away our elected independent Attorney General and micromanaging our legislative process.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · 28d

Today's House Oversight Committee markup will hurt public safety and is a direct affront to the District's autonomy. Lawmakers who have not been elected by District residents and have slim knowledge of DC laws have no place trying to legislate for us.

Here's look at why these bills are WRONG for DC

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today the Council sent a letter opposing the Congressional bills threatening our autonomy. This is a first step to push back against interference. I'm also testifying on the Hill next week and we are meeting with Congressional representatives to explain why these bills are harmful to the District.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you to all the Ward 7 community leaders who came out last night at the 7B ANC meeting. We talked about the city’s tight budget, the affects of the so-called crime emergency, the RFK deal, environmental issues and CBA agreements. Stay involved, informed and support grassroots advocacy.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Aug 11

This is a manufactured intrusion on local authority. Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years. Federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department is unwarranted because there is no Federal emergency.

Full Council statement below:

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Aug 1

After many weeks of negotiations and work, I’m pleased that we were able to approve this legislation on first reading. My full statement below:

“After many weeks of negotiations and work, I’m pleased that we were able to approve this legislation on first reading. This is a pivotal step toward developing the land at the RFK campus quickly and completely. At the same time, I’m pleased that we were able to vastly improve the legislation from what was introduced – so that District residents will see more benefits.”

Increased revenues going to the District over 30 years:
o $260M parking revenues from non-stadium-
event days
o $112M parking taxes (18% rate)
o $ 54M Sales taxes on merchandise (10.25%)
o $248M Sales taxes on food and beverages (10%)

$50 million Community Benefits Agreement, including a commitment linking youth sports with education.

The Commanders will be responsible for all costs overruns for the Stadium and parking projects. The team will also be responsible for all stadium maintenance costs.

Specific deadlines for completion of the development of different phases (e.g., affordable housing, retail) - with the acceleration of out-year rent payments as a penalty.

Requirements that construction use methods and materials consistent with the goal of obtaining LEED Platinum certification.

Redirects $600 million from the "Sports Facility Fee" (formerly Ballpark Fee) to a Transportation Improvement Fund for Metro improvements.

The project will create approximately 6,000 housing units, 1,800 being affordable.

Tax revenue over 30 years ~$26.6 billion from redevelopment of the entire RFK campus.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today the Committee of the Whole is holding a public hearing on the RFK Campus Development. There are over 500 witnesses signed-up to testify. You can follow the list or view submitted testimony here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/927

Stream the hearing live here: chairmanmendelson.com/live/

DC Council Hearings Management System

View Hearings, Register to Witness, Submit Testimony

lims.dccouncil.gov

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 24

Tune in to ChairmanMendelson.com/live for my press conference at 11am about the tentative proposal that would develop the land at the RFK campus and would include a football stadium.

The proposal vastly improves on the previous agreement made by the Executive. Here's a look at the details

Revenues from the site: the term sheet provided that all revenues, including tax revenues, generated at the stadium go to the Commanders or to a stadium-reinvestment fund. The Commanders have agreed that the following revenues instead will go to the District:

• $260M parking revenues from non-stadium-event days (team estimates ~$170M higher)
• $112M parking taxes (18% rate) will go to the city
• $ 54M Sales taxes on merchandise (10.25%) will go to the city
• $248M Sales taxes on food and beverages (10%) will go to the city
= $674 million total (over 30 years)

Community Benefits Fund: While the term sheet required a Community
Benefits Agreement, no amount was specified.
• $50 million Community Benefits Agreement, including a commitment linking youth sports with education.

Team Offices:
• Senior leadership and sales office will locate in the District

Development Milestones: The Council's legislation will specify deadlines for completion of the development of different phases (e.g., affordable housing, retail) - with the acceleration of out-year rent payments as a penalty.

Other Changes Beneficial to the District
• The Council has restructured the debt financing by not capitalizing interest in Fiscal Years 2028 & 2029. This will save District taxpayers approximately $55 million
• The Council's legislation redirects $600 million from the "Sports Facility Fee" (formerly Ballpark Fee) to a Transportation Improvement Fund for Metro improvements.

Other Benefits to the District
• The Council's economic impact analysis concludes that the stadium project will accelerate mixed-use development at the RFK campus by 11 years.
• The project will create approximately 6,000 housing units, 1,800 being affordable.
• Tax revenue over 30 years ~$26.6 billion from redevelopment of the entire RFK campus.
• Excitement over Washington's football team coming home.
• City-wide, this deal sends a message to companies that DC is open for business.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 20

We were joined by several Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and the Ward 1 MOCR manager to make this a collaborative event.

Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 20

Thank you to the nearly 60 residents who came out for Saturday’s Meet Up with Mendo in Ward 1. We were able to talk about a variety of issues — From education, public safety, gov. contracts and even a walk through the community to view pressing vendor concerns in Petworth.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Robert Bobb Group analysis on the RFK Stadium development is now available on the Council website at: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

DC Council Hearings Management System

View Hearings, Register to Witness, Submit Testimony

lims.dccouncil.gov

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 18

LIVE NOW!!

WAMU 88.5 @wamu.org · Jul 18

We are now live on The Politics Hour with D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson and WAMU's new Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu. Tune into WAMU 88.5!

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The Politics Hour: D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson on budget cuts and Trayon White's re-election

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson talks Congressional pressure to pass the RFK stadium deal and compromising on tipped minimum wage. WAMU's new Maryland reporter Jenny Abamu discusses what federal…

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 15

WARD 1! I'm coming to you for my July Meet Up with Mendo this Saturday! Stop by Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee to talk with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 Saturday July 19
🕙10am - 12pm
📍2601 14th St NW

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 14

Under the Home Rule Act, only the council appropriates - that is, determines how monies are spent. We will not be hostage to overspending — which by law are the responsibility of the Mayor and CFO to control.

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Jul 14

Mendelson insisted earlier today that some of that surplus would be available for spending as part of the 2026 budget, and said the council has the power of the purse. But the CFO says the money is spoken for, which would unbalance the budget the council is advancing.

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Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 13

All four measures to be marked up in the Committee of the Whole, including the Local Budget Act and Budget Support Act, have now been posted to the Hearing Management System at lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea....

Tune in NOW to ChairmanMendelson.com/live for the Media Briefing

DC Council Hearings Management System

View Hearings, Register to Witness, Submit Testimony

lims.dccouncil.gov

Chairman Phil Mendelson @chmnmendelson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th!! 🇺🇸🎆🌭

#PalisadesParade #IndependenceDay

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