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Statement on Mayor Gray’s Veto of Large Retailer Legislation

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DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson issued the following statement regarding the Mayor’s veto of Bill 20-62, the “Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013”:

“The fundamental issue with the Mayor’s veto is whether the District’s economic development strategy should be focused on attracting low paying jobs.  Minimum wage should not be our goal.  These are not career building jobs.  A family cannot afford to live in the District on minimum wage.

A sound economic development strategy for a sustainable District of Columbia should not be predicated on low-wage jobs.  The District needs jobs, but they should be decent jobs with decent wages.”

The Council has 30 days to consider whether to override the Mayor’s veto.  However, the Chairman is scheduling the vote for next Tuesday’s legislative meeting.

March on Washington 50th Anniversary

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will participate in a variety of activities during the week-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington.

“The 1963 march was a seminal moment in our country’s history,” said Mendelson. “Dr. King’s historic speech set the tone for the strides accomplished over the past 50 years. And although it is important that we continue to acknowledge the symbolism of that day, there is still much to be done to achieve full equality for all of this nation’s citizens.”

Chairman Mendelson’s attendance is confirmed for the following events:

  • =&0=& – Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton Washington Welcome Reception, The Willard Intercontinental Hotel
  • =&1=& –  DC Rally and March for DC  Statehood and Self-Determination, DC War Memorial; 50th Anniversary March on Washington National Action to Realize the Dream March and Rally, Lincoln Memorial
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Hearing on PR20-83 and B20-364 (Oct. 17)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-83, Sense of the Council Supporting Mayor Gray’s and Congresswoman Norton’s Efforts to Maintain the FBI Headquarters in the District of Columbia Resolution of 2013
Bill 20-364, Public Charter School Historic Preservation Amendment Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-83, the “Sense of the Council Supporting Mayor Gray’s and Congresswoman Continue Reading

Hearing on OCP Budget and Contracting Reform (Oct. 10)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT HEARING

Office of Contracting and Procurement’s Progress on Implementation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget and Update on the Contracting Reform Initiative

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public oversight hearing of the Committee of the Whole on the Office of Contracting and Procurement’s Progress on Implementation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget and Update on the Contracting Reform Initiative.  The public Continue Reading

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