HOME RULE
Protect DC’s Right to Self-Government
- Oppose congressional interference in DC laws and policies.
- Defend the authority of the DC Council, Mayor, and Attorney General.
- Fight for DC residents to have equal representation in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Defend DC’s Budget and Fiscal Autonomy
- Protect locally raised dollars from congressional delays and riders.
- Ensure timely budgets so city services function without disruption.
Responsible Local Governance
- Focus on laws that are workable and enforceable.
- Use oversight and data to improve outcomes.
EDUCATION
Support Students at Every Stage of Learning
- Expand quality PreK3 and PreK4 seats and fully fund pay raises for early childhood educators.
- Prepare students for well-paying, in-demand careers through high-quality career and technical education, including paid apprenticeships.
Improve Teaching Quality Through Investments in Educators
- Advocate for competitive pay, strong retention incentives, and quality professional development to support teaching effectiveness citywide.
- Ensure every classroom is staffed on day one of the school year, with faster hiring processes to fill vacancies when they arise.
Safe, Modern Schools
- Accelerate school modernization and address critical facility needs.
- Ensure safe water, reliable HVAC, and functional 21st-century learning spaces.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Target Violent Crime and Support Survivors
- Focus resources on the most serious violence, including armed carjackings and illegal guns.
- Hold federal partners accountable for effective prosecutions and qualified judicial appointments.
- Fully fund survivor-centered, low-barrier services for crime victims.
Accountable Policing
- Support a well-trained, adequately staffed police force.
- Strengthen transparency, oversight, and community engagement.
Safe Streets for Everyone
- Design streets that move people safely whether walking, biking, using transit, or driving.
- Invest in safe routes to school and child-centered street design.
Prevention and Second Chances
- Expand youth programs, mental health supports, and job opportunities.
- Target resources to youth involved in child welfare or juvenile justice systems and those at risk of dropping out.
HOUSING
Build More Homes, Faster
- Streamline permitting, zoning, and approvals to cut red tape and speed construction.
- Use public land and smart incentives to increase housing supply across all eight wards.
Protect Tenants and Prevent Displacement
- Defend rent stabilization, fair leases, and protections against unjust evictions while ensuring buildings are well maintained.
- Ensure new development strengthens neighborhoods and helps longtime residents stay.
Expand Opportunity and Stability
- Invest in the Housing Production Trust Fund with strong oversight.
- Fully fund workforce and middle-income housing for teachers, nurses, and first responders.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Invest in Accessible, High-quality Healthcare
- Expand access to quality prenatal and postnatal care to improve maternal and infant health and reduce disparities.
- Increase access to primary, mental health, and preventive care through community-based clinics and public health programs.
Support Emergency Services to Protect Residents
- Ensure fair compensation, training and leadership development, and sufficient equipment and facilities for fire and EMS first responders.
- Improve transparency, staffing and management of DC’s 911 Call Center.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Make it Easier to Start, Run, and Grow a DC Business
- Streamline licensing, permitting, and inspections.
- Improve agency coordination to eliminate duplicative paperwork.
Fair Taxes and Predictable Costs
- Reduce excessive fees and taxes that fall hardest on small businesses.
- Support targeted tax relief for neighborhood-serving businesses.
Stronger Commercial Corridors
- Support flexible use of commercial space.
- Back local retail, restaurants, arts, and service businesses