Mayor Bowser on DC Takeover: Unsettling, Unprecedented, but Not Entirely Surprising

DC Statehood and Citizenship

• 🗳️ Mayor Bowser reiterates the call for full statehood for the District of Columbia, emphasizing that DC residents are American citizens who serve in the military, pay taxes, and uphold civic responsibilities.
• 🇺🇸 The current action is described as unsettling and unprecedented, yet Bowser notes that given past rhetoric, it is not entirely surprising.

Navigating Federal Takeover

• 🤝 Bowser confirms compliance with the federal takeover, pledging to work to prevent it from becoming a "complete disaster."
• ⚖️ She stresses the importance of everyone following the law, including both the police and the community.

Continued Governance and Federal Support

• ✅ The District will continue to operate its government with pride, balancing budgets and deploying services.
• 📚 Bowser highlights that kids will start school on August 25th, underscoring the continuation of essential city functions.
• 🏛️ The city will work with the federal government to ensure necessary support, including securing needed judges, maintaining federal parks, and supporting the local economy through rational federal actions concerning the federal workforce, workers, and property.