The Council received the Mayor’s FY 2027 budget proposal this week. We have used performance oversight hearings these past two months to examine the work of the agencies and will review the budget with an eye to maintaining and building a D.C. aligned with our shared values.

I am most concerned about cuts that will hinder our ability to ensure the dignity, safety, and well-being of all our neighbors. I’ll be fighting to preserve every service and support for our low-income residents, and to restore the ones they’ve lost. I will work to preserve the integrity of our city’s safety net and reverse cuts to eligibility and benefits. Specifically, I will move to fully fund programs like the Pay Equity Fund to support our early childhood educators, and Permanent Supportive Housing for adults without children and put D.C. on the path to ending chronic homelessness. Now is the time to restore as much support for our neighbors as possible.

Your voice matters as we begin this process. This is your budget, and it should reflect the values and voices of District residents. I encourage you to testify at the upcoming budget oversight hearings. Sign up to testify at the links below (check back as more are added) or on the Council website for hearings in other committees.

Schedule of Committee on Public Works & Operations Budget Oversight Hearings

Office of Administrative Hearings

Monday, April 20, 9:30 am

Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

Thursday, April 23, 9:30 am

Office of Contracting and Procurement and Department of For-Hire Vehicles

Friday, April 24, 9:30 am

Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Tuesday, April 28, 12 noon

Department of Public Works

Thursday, April 30, 9:30 am

Office of Human Rights

Friday, May 1, 9:30 am