Phil in the News

Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

United, District Reach Finals Terms on Stadium Deal – Mendelson, however, added that under the terms released Monday, a stadium feasibility report now due before the city commits to buying the land at the end of September provides “outs for both sides” should cost estimates prove wildly off the mark.  But the chairman said he thinks the odds of the project derailing now are low. “I think we have a deal.”  [The Washington Post]

Bowser Announces Final DC United Soccer Stadium Deal – “There’s no question that the District is the most logical place for the stadium,” [Mendelson] said.  [DCist]

DC Mayor, City Council Talk Further About Wooing Washington’s NFL Team – “I don’t that we have funding for a Washington football team,” Mendelson continued. “I don’t think we even have a concept at this point. So no, I don’t think that you could make the comparison.”  [The Washington Post]

DC Lawmakers Vote to Defy Congress on Billions, but Will Anyone Notice? – “This is a seminal day in the history of Home Rule,” [Mendelson] said in a statement. “While litigation continues, today’s vote moves the District forward.”  [The Washington Post]

DC Council Objects to School Renovations Costs–Again – “Twenty-four schools have gotten nothing,” DC Council chairman Phil Mendelson said. “It’s not like we haven’t spent a couple of billion dollars.”  [Washington City Paper]