D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams may not be mayor for much longer, but he does have a few wishes for his successor’s benefit, writes the Post today. First off, that the title be changed from “mayor” to “governor,” a recognition of the fact that the District serves both the functions of a city and a state. Second, a good retirement package. Third and final, a mayoral house. Williams quickly backed off of asking for a mayoral jet — “District One” — though it would make that junket to Africa so much cheaper.

Williams Move on Stadium Draws Criticism: Mayor Williams’ decision to direct $20 million in surplus tax revenue towards cost overruns on the construction of a new stadium has provoked the ire of key members of the D.C. Council, some of whom cast deciding votes in a recent debate on the matter, writes the Post. The lease agreement as passed three weeks ago imposed a spending cap of $611 million, but Williams yesterday claimed that a provision written into the agreement allows him to spend money not in the general fund on stadium-related costs. Council-members Kwame Brown (D-At Large) and Marion Barry (D-Ward 8), both of whom served as key swing voters in the frantic marathon debate, expressed displeasure with Williams’ decision, as did council chair Linda Cropp. In a moment of candor Williams may have admitted what many have come to believe, saying, “People feel betrayed on both sides. There’s bad faith on both sides. And I think the only thing everybody agrees on is they don’t like me.”

Metro’s New Voice Debuts Today: If you rode a six-car Yellow Line train this morning, you may have had a sneak preview of Metro’s newest voice, reports WJLA. Randi Miller, who was chosen in Metro’s recent contest to find a new voice for their onboard announcements, hits the airwaves tomorrow on the Yellow Line, and will be phased in throughout the system in the coming weeks. If you did catch a listen, let us know what you think in comments.

Cherry Blossom Bloom Coming: It’s coming, and coming soon — the Tidal Basin’s famed cherry trees will be in peak bloom from March 25 to April 9, writes NBC 4. The reknown trees are estimated to attract over one million visitors to the District, 360,000 of which stay in city hotels and provide a springtime boost for the economy.

Briefly Noted: Dulles remains cold … New supermarket coming to Southeast … Two more men killed yesterday … $1.1 billion school budget approved … Adrian Fenty not happy with DHS promotion.

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