DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Reflects on Service at Annual Feast of Sharing

Gratitude and Accomplishments

• 👏 Mayor Muriel Bowser expresses deep gratitude to Safeway for hosting the Annual Feast of Sharing and for providing quality food to DC residents for over a century.
• 💖 She is thankful for the opportunity to serve as Mayor of DC and for the trust placed in her by DC voters.
• 🤝 Bowser acknowledges the dedication of the 37,000 DC government employees, both executives and frontline workers.
• 🚀 Key accomplishments highlighted include closing DC General and replacing it with dignified housing, significant investments in affordable housing, increased student opportunities leading to higher enrollment and graduation rates, and opening a new hospital in Ward 8.
• 🏈 The promise to "bring our team home" is reiterated, with a new state-of-the-art stadium, housing, and parks planned for 2030.

Overcoming Challenges and Future Outlook

• ⛈️ Bowser reflects on overcoming challenges such as snowstorms, budget cuts, and a global pandemic, emphasizing that DC emerged safer and stronger.
• ⏳ With her tenure ending on January 2nd, 2027, she rallies the city for the remaining 13 months to "run through the tape."

Commitment to Seniors and Community

• 🌟 The Mayor expresses pride in DC seniors and the community's commitment to taking care of them.
• 👵 Investment in quality programming, nutrition, and facilities for seniors is emphasized, supporting the belief that seniors should be able to age and thrive in Washington DC.

Acknowledging Key Partners

• 🗣️ Bowser thanks her team, including Chiron Hines from the Department of Aging and Community Living, Dominique Scott and Serve DC, Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, and Human Services Director Rachel Pierre.
• 🏛️ She also acknowledges and thanks partners on the Council of the District of Columbia, specifically Chairman Phil Mendelson, Kenya McDuffy, Matt Fman, and Charles Allen, for their collaboration and shared vision for the District.
• 📍 Director Angie Gates at Events DC is thanked for bringing visitors to the city.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Her brother, Marvin Bowser, is also acknowledged for his support.