AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoD.C. Election Day: Voters are choosing a mayor and congressional delegate, with a democratic socialist favored to become the city’s first new mayor in 12 years. Races and ballot measures across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are also in focus. Power Disruption: A Foggy Bottom outage affected more than 1,100 Pepco customers; power was restored after smoke was reported from several manholes. Federal-City Tensions: D.C. and Virginia are suing to block the Trump administration’s proposed triumphal arch, while a federal task force is urging more National Park land be placed under local control. City Finances: Congress approved nearly $878 million in federal payments to D.C. Separately, council members are questioning repeated agency overspending as the city weighs taxes and service cuts. Home Rule: D.C.’s next mayor faces a balancing act: defending local authority while tackling the city’s pressing problems.
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