RFK News
Monopoly Man Makes Mumbo Muriel Happy, Sets his Own Stadium Deal Terms Before the Public Hearing on July 29!
Councilmember Charles Allen suggest ways to improve the deal:
And Yet Still Almost Half of this Public Site's Air Rights (the Control of the Public Land) is Given Away for a Pittance to Billionaire Josh Harris for up to 99 Years. Leaving Hundreds of Millions, some say in the Billions in land value and control on the table at a time of deep budget cuts and economic uncertainties.
No one has explained why the land around the stadium has to be given away, when we know the value of the land is exactly where the $ will come to pay off debt serving and then some, including a community investment fund dedicated to East of the River peoples in the name of reparations and equity.
SOME THINGS TO DO AND MORE BELOW.
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Info FBC <info@fairbudget.org>Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Subject: Fair Fridays: Our Last Stand (and then celebration!)
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Our Last Stand (and then celebration!)
A weekly newsletter summarizing the work we're doing, the campaigns we're working on, and actions you can take to support a Fair Budget!
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On Monday, July 28th is the second (and final) budget vote on the Local Budget Act (LBA) and the Budget Support Act (BSA). This is our last stand, and we’ll show up strong! This budget will have devastating consequences for our communities. But, there are still chances for this harm to be mitigated by our council members introducing amendments to the budget. We’ll be there on Monday to demand that they do everything in their power to #ChooseUs.
Here’s how you can get involved throughout the day:
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8-10am: Sign up to join Just Recovery DC for a morning of bird dogging. This will entail questioning your Council Members on camera about their plans to #ChooseUs at the hearing.
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11:45am: Sign up to join us to pack the hearing! We’ll be there to hold our Council accountable for their work on the budget, and also to bear witness to their choices with our dollars.
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URGENT AND TIME-SENSITIVE: TAKE ACTION IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
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For the Healthcare Alliance, send a letter anytime here, AND call your Councilmember plus at large members! You can see numbers and scripts here!
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Register NOW to join us next week on Thursday, July 31st, from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at The Hamilton for a special reception celebrating your contributions and our collective efforts during the FY26 Budget Season.
This evening will be a time to:
✨ Honor outstanding member-leaders for their dedication and impact
✨ Gather as a community committed to equity, justice, and transformative change in DC’s budget
✨ Celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved Steering Committee member, David Schwartzman, whose passion for liberation and justice continues to inspire us
Registration Links
For FBC Members
For FBC Supporters who aren't members
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact April Davis, FBC Operations and Membership Coordinator
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Join us and our partners at No Billionaire’s Playground and Washington Interfaith Network for a press conference & rally next Tuesday morning, July 29, outside of the Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW). You can click here or scan the QR-Code above to register to attend. The press conference will start at 9am.
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Long story short: Bowser stole all the proceeds of the sale of the Circulator buses, which were supposed to go to former Circulator workers and just pocketed the money herself. Now, we're asking Chairman Mendelson to backfill at least $2.5 million to ensure that we can fund a deal with Metro to bring all the former Circulator workers' wages up.
Here’s what you can do:
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Send a letter to DC Council
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Engage and share on social media:
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Instagram
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Twitter
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If you're not on Bluesky, don't worry! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all our events, campaigns, and ways to get involved.
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