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Jan 22, 2019

Defying Mayor, D.C. Council Overturns Veto On Fare Evasion Decriminalization

Only two councilmembers voted to uphold the veto.

Jan 18, 2019

Bowser Vetoed Fare Evasion Decriminalization, But At Least 8 Councilmembers Want To Overrule Her

It takes nine votes to override a mayoral veto.

Dec 05, 2018

After Heated Debate, The D.C. Council Decriminalizes Fare Evasion

“I’m sad that Metro’s losing money, but I’m more sad about what’s happening to black people,” said Councilmember Robert White.

Nov 20, 2018

Metro Is Really Not Happy About Council Proposal To Decriminalize Fare Evasion

“The decriminalization proposal is akin to telling those who can’t afford groceries to shoplift because we’ll all look the other way.”

 
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