Join the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition in moving the guaranteed income agenda in Washington, DC!
Enclosed, you will find details and updates on the following:
- 2025 DC Budget Proposal
- Our Thursday, March 21st DC Council Budget Oversight Training, and
- Adding your organization’s name to our DC Guaranteed Income Coalition t-shirt.
In Solidarity,
Melody
Melody Webb
Founder and Executive Director
Mother’s Outreach Network / DC Guaranteed Income Coalition
DC Budget Update
The much-anticipated presentation of Mayor Bowser’s 2025 budget proposal, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th, has been postponed indefinitely. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced the cancellation via email, citing unspecified delays. Alex Koma of the Washington City Paper, reporting on the developments, notes the significant impact of the delay on the city’s governance, hinting at underlying tensions within the administration.
Koma further states that the abrupt halt to the budget presentation underscores a state of disarray within the Wilson Building, reflecting challenges in coordinating key governmental processes. This uncertainty is leaving stakeholders and advocates in suspense.
We will keep you informed as the situation unfolds and as we learn more about the implications for the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition, the Fair Budget Coalition, and the broader human needs agenda.
We encourage you to sign up for this week’s DC Council Budget Oversight Testimony Prep on Thursday, March 21st. See details below.
Do you want assistance drafting your original written testimony, signing on to the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition representatives’ testimony, or preparing to testify before the Council about the city’s budget? Join us for our DC Guaranteed Income Coalition Budget Oversight Training on March 21st between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Our platform seeks to advance economic security for marginalized DC residents and workers. To help you build your testimony, we’ll discuss the following combination of DC agencies, legislation, and policies as they relate to the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition priorities:
DC Child & Family Services Agency
DC Housing Authority
DC Department of Human Services
The District Child Tax Credit legislation; and
The Omnibus Crime Bill and criminal legal system issues
Join us on March 21st to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!
2024 DC Guaranteed Income Coalition t-shirt proof
Want to show your support for guaranteed income for DC residents and workers? We’re redesigning our DC Guaranteed Income Coalition t-shirt and inviting partners to add their organization’s name!
The deadline to complete the interest form if you want to add your organization’s name to our t-shirt design is Monday, March 25.
Questions? Contact us at events@dcgicoaltion.org for further information.
See the current design below.
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