We're approaching the halfway point of 2012 and Mayor Vince Gray is looking more and more vulnerable by the day. That can only mean one thing—it's time to speculate as to who could challenge or replace him come 2014.
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Let the Speculating Begin! Bowser, Evans and Wells Among Crop of Mayoral Hopefuls
Fee'd Up: This is What D.C. Charges You for Everything
D.C. charges residents and business for lots of things, from basic services to licenses and permits. The D.C. Council recently published the city's master fee schedule, and we picked out some of our favorite fees.
Budget Bits: What You Need to Know About the Budget the D.C. Council Passed Yesterday
Yesterday the D.C. Council approved Mayor Vince Gray's 2013 budget on a first vote, though it made some changes to the spending plan. Extended bar hours are in (kind of), affordable housing has been saved, more traffic cameras are coming, and the city will get better at collecting fines.
Gray: 'Deeply Disappointed' by Thomas
In a statement, Mayor Vince Gray said he was "deeply disappointed" by Harry Thomas, Jr.'s actions.
Kwame Gets His Gun, and He's Pretty Good With It Too
D.C. Council Kwame Brown went shootin' last week, and he was pretty good at it.
D.C. Officials Slam Barry for Remarks About Asian-Owned Businesses, but He's Not Backing Down
Not surprisingly, Marion Barry is catching a lot of flak for his comments Tuesday night that Asian-owned businesses in Ward 8 were "dirty shops" that "ought to go." But he's standing by what he said.
Recall of Gray, Brown Called Off
An effort to recall Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown has been called off, reports The Washington Times.
More Than 1,000 Rally in Downtown D.C. Calling for Justice in Trayvon Martin Shooting
Angered by the shocking death last month of a black teenager in Florida and upset with the statute that the shooter invoked to avoid prosecution, more than 1,000 people flooded the area around the John A. Wilson Building on Saturday afternoon in a call for justice.
Former Mayor Williams to Chair Tax Revision Commission
Think D.C. taxes are too high? You might not be the only one, and there's good news coming—today Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown announced the creation of a nine-member Tax Revision Commission that will be chaired by former Mayor Anthony Williams.
D.C. Council Moves, But Doesn't Go Anywhere
What happens when you move and move and move but don't seem to get anywhere? Someone could surely describe that as the state of the city's politics, but it's also a new exercise regimen that will soon be available to D.C. councilmembers.
After Large Phone Bill, D.C. Council Gets New (Dysfunctional) Family Plan
Much like a teenager being scolded by their mother after a particularly large cell phone bill, D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown is trying to rein in the costs incurred by city legislators gabbing away on their phones.
Sheeeeeeeit: D.C. Council Moves to Ban Profanity
When the D.C. Council gathers today for its legislative session, there won't be much of substance on the agenda. But in response to the tendencies of some potty-mouthed legislators, D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown will be pushing a resolution that would explicitly ban the use of profanities during council meetings.
Elections Board Gives OK for Recall Petitions on Gray, Brown
The D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics today gave the OK to two recall petitions, one targeted at Mayor Vince Gray and the other at D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown.
Recall Petitions Delayed by Two Weeks
For anyone just waiting to sign those petitions to get a recall of Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown on the ballot, you'll have to wait two more weeks to do so.
Gray, Brown Respond to Recall Attempt
Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown have responded to recall petitions that will begin circulating this week.
Overheard in D.C.: Takin' the Bus
You can say many things about Metrobuses. And now you can say one more thing. But hey, at least it's a good thing that Metro stations have bathrooms.
Read Them Here: Recall Notices for Gray, Brown
As we reported earlier today, the paperwork seeking a recall of Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown was filed this morning. Below you can see the paperwork for yourself, including the reasons for the recall, located on the last page of each filing.
Paperwork Filed to Recall Gray, Brown
In the wake of Harry Thomas, Jr.'s resignation from the D.C. Council, paperwork was filed this morning seeking the recall of Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown.
Gray and Wells Award H Street Retail Grants
At a presentation this morning, Mayor Vince Gray and Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) awarded grants to four H Street NE businesses they hope will expand daytime retail along the bustling nightlife strip.
Some Ward 5 Breakfast Talk From Gray and Council Leaders
While fêting the opening of The Hamilton, a hulking restaurant and music venue at 14th and F streets NW, Mayor Vince Gray, D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown and Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) answered—briefly, at least—questions about another item on the District's menu.
Gray and Councilmembers Are Big Fans of The Hamilton
The Hamilton, a sprawling, two-story restaurant and live music venue owned by the Clyde's Restaurant Group in the space previously occupied by the Borders Books and Music at 14th and F streets NW, received its official blessing today from District officials.
Though Thomas Is Gone, the Scandal May Only Be Starting
The D.C. Council could take Harry Thomas, Jr.'s name off of the office directory and website, but it won't be as easy to exorcise some of the demons his corruption have revealed.
Thomas Resigns Ward 5 Seat
After a day on which he was charged with two federal crimes, Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) resigned the seat he had held since first being elected in 2006.
As Gray Tries Reset, Foes Try Recall
Given how badly 2011 went, Mayor Vince Gray better believe in symbolic new beginnings. But no number of attempts to reset his administration can mollify his most fervent opponents, who will seek to recall him from office this year.
Poll Finds Sinking Numbers for Gray and Council, But Lanier Is Tops
Nearly one year into his mayoralty, Vince Gray's report card is in, and it's not pretty. Kind of. A poll released overnight by Clarus reports sagging approval ratings for both the mayor and the D.C. Council.
Gray Signs Bill Promoting Hiring of District Residents
At his weekly press conference earlier today, Mayor Vince Gray signed into law a bill that strengthen's the city's "First Source" law requiring government-assisted projects to fill at least 51 percent of any jobs created with District residents.
Wells is Lone Vote Against Ethics Bill
The D.C. Council approved a sweeping ethics reform package today that would establish a new Board of Ethics and Government Accountability, tighten transparency requirements for elected officials, bar felons from running for office, strengthen oversight of city employees, and give the attorney general the power to charge elected officials accused of ethical offenses.
No More Bath Salts For You
At the D.C. Council this morning, Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) introduced legislation that would make bath salts illegal in the District. And as our friends at We Love D.C. note, these aren't the type of bath salts that you might find at a Bed Bath & Beyond that we're talking about.
Ethics Bill Moves Forward, Though Progress May Slow
Legislation that seeks to strengthen the District's ethics laws moved forward today, though its progress might be slowed by members of the D.C. Council who want more time to discuss, digest and debate it.
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