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Mayor Muriel Bowser

“When people ask me what I want to be remembered for, it comes down to this: a relentless commitment to a fair shot for every single DC resident. Period.”

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

“When people ask me what I want to be remembered for, it comes down to this: a relentless commitment to a fair shot for every single DC resident. Period.”

Read Mayor Bowser's Bio

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Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Save the Date for DC Emancipation Day Celebration

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Mon, 03/23/2026

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents and visitors alike to save the date for the District’s 21st annual DC Emancip ation Day festivities on Sunday, April 19.

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04/09/2026 Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Thursday, April 9, 2026

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04/03/2026 Spring Cleaning

03/27/2026 Save the Date: DC Emancipation Day Festival, Parade, and Concert

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04/09/2026 Mayor Bowser to Present Fiscal Year 2027 Grow DC Budget

04/08/2026 Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Major Milestone in Southeast Tennis and Learning Center Expansion with Ceremonial Bridge Beam Signing

03/25/2026 Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at Third Annual Advocate for Equity Awards

03/18/2026 Mayor Bowser to Host 12th Annual DMPED March Madness, Showcase Upcoming Opportunities to Grow DC’s Economy

03/16/2026 Mayor Bowser to Hold Media Avail Ahead of Severe Storms

02/17/2026 Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

01/12/2026 Statement from Mayor Bowser on FY 2026 Funding for the Emergency Planning and Security Fund and DCTAG

01/12/2026 Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of ODR Director Mathew McCollough

01/08/2026 Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Officer Terry Bennett

12/08/2025 Statement from Mayor Bowser on Chief Smith

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04/15/2015 Letter from the Mayor: Celebrate Emancipation Day with me!

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Mayor Bowser Presents FY27 Budget That Builds on More Than a Decade of Growth and Creates New Opportunities for DC Residents and Businesses

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget, Grow DC. The FY27 budget prioritizes enhanced funding for education and public safety, preserving core city services, protecting robust health care for DC residents, and growing the District’s economy.

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Save the Date for DC Emancipation Day Celebration

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents and visitors alike to save the date for the District’s 21st annual DC Emancip ation Day festivities on Sunday, Apr