Sunday, February 24, 2019
This week, Mayor Bowser closes out #FairShotFebruary with events underscoring her commitment to DC Values.
- On Monday, Mayor Bowser unveils the new Downtown Day Services Center, housed in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Beyond providing access to meals and laundry facilities, the new center serves as a single point of entry for individuals experiencing homelessness to connect to a range of behavioral health and housing services. Later, Mayor Bowser hosts the final Budget Engagement Forum at Roosevelt Senior High School.
- On Tuesday, Mayor Bowser marks the third anniversary of the DC Streetcar and highlights several transportation initiatives for residents and visitors across all eight wards. This will include a new incentive for our veterans.
- On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser visits Capitol Hill as part of the DC Vote Statehood Lobby Day and hosts a media availability with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and activists. Later, Mayor Bowser leads a Ward 3 community walk and will be joined by Administration officials to discuss strategies for preventing property crimes, such as theft from auto.
- On Thursday, Mayor Bowser hosts a luncheon with faith leaders at Riverside Baptist Church, to discuss ways the faith community can help prevent hate crimes and reduce gun violence.
- On Friday, Mayor Bowser travels to Alabama as part of a Congressional delegation to mark the 54th anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing. During this annual pilgrimage, the Mayor will visit several historic civil rights sites.