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Sunday, January 12, 2020 Mayor to Release Study on Supporting Women- and Minority-Owned Small Businesses Washington, DC – On Monday, January 13, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce $2.3 million in grant funding for local businesses through the Great Streets Program, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. In […]

Monday, January 13, 2020 On Monday, Mayor Bowser will celebrate small businesses awarded 2020 Great Streets grants, which support local entrepreneurs, create new job opportunities for DC residents, and grow business corridors in neighborhoods across all eight wards. That evening, the Mayor will release her 2020 Accountability Report, a comprehensive look at her Administration’s priorities […]

Monday, January 13, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, January 13, at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will release her 2020 Accountability Report. The report offers a comprehensive look at her Administration’s priorities for 2020 and beyond. The Mayor will be joined by members of her cabinet and community stakeholders. When: Monday, January 13, at […]

Monday, January 13, 2020 Mayor Releases Study on Supporting Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Interim Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio awarded over $2.3 million in Fiscal Year 2020 Great Streets Small Business Grants to 48 local small businesses. The investment continues Mayor Bowser’s […]

Security Preparedness District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 01/09/2020 03:08 PM EST John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 Email: muriel.bowser@dc.gov Chief of Staff: John Falcicchio City Administrator: Rashad Young Director of the Mayor\’s Office of Legal Counsel: Ronald R. Ross Senior Advisor: Beverly Perry Director of Mayor\’s […]

Budget Process (Step-by-Step) 1. Budget Submission Requirements Resolution Each fall, the Council passes a budget submission requirements resolution to establish the date by which the Mayor must submit the proposed budget for the next fiscal year; the resolution also states what information and documentation must be submitted with the proposed budget. 2. Mayor’s Budget Process […]

Thursday, January 9, 2020 12 pm  Host Press Availability on DC’s Security Preparedness Location: John A. Wilson Building Mayor’s Press Briefing Room (G-9) 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Open Press *Closest Metro Stations: Metro Center and Federal Triangle Stations* *Closest Bus Routes: 11Y, 16E, 52, 30N, 30S, 32, 33, 36* 4 pm Participate in Ruth Chris […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Groundbreaking Begins Renovation of Historic Business Corner in Ward 8 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the groundbreaking at MLK Gateway, a renovation of the historic retail buildings at the intersection of Good Hope Road and Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE that will bring office, retail, and other […]

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Thursday, January 9, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will host a press availability to discuss the District’s ongoing security preparedness. When: Thursday, January 9, at 12 pm Who: Mayor Muriel Bowser Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Christopher Rodriguez, Director, DC Homeland Security […]

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 Some Evening Events at DCPS and DPR Facilities Are Cancelled (Washington, DC) – Today, there will be no change to District Government Operating Status, and all DC Government offices and schools will operate under normal business hours. Some evening activities will be cancelled. Since last night, the District Government has been coordinating […]