Jack Evans

Over the years, our bond rating has increased from “junk bond” status to an “A+” on our General Obligation bonds and the highest rating of “AAA” on our income tax bonds. The District’s finances remain strong, and we had a good story to tell when we visited the rating agencies on Wall Street.

Any of you who have heard me speak recently have probably heard me talk about the fact that the District of Columbia is in a better financial position than any other city, county, or state in the country.  Our finances remain strong and the development projects in our city are the envy of our neighbors.

In my last newsletter, I took some time to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year. This week, I ...

A subject that is unfortunately getting a lot of press these days is the alleged ethical failures of a number ...

I wanted to provide an update on the iGaming proposal that is currently under consideration by the Council and the ...

The fall has arrived and with it the change of seasons that really defines the Washington region. The beauty of ...

I thought it would be most appropriate in this newspaper to express my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and ...

It is with great disappointment that I report to you that the D.C. Council voted last week to raise ...

Summer is over and the kids are all back at school. The routine has returned and with it, the Council ...

I want to alert my constituents about the alarming decline in sworn officers in the District’s Metropolitan Police Department ...

I thought I had written my last Georgetowner article about the 2012 budget last month.

Unfortunately, the Council was taken ...

Is it just me, or is this summer even hotter than the last? As I mention every year during the ...

At this point, District residents must think the Council votes on the budget every time it meets. For the past ...

Friday night was the Volta Park fundraiser at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. A large number of Georgetowners and other advocates turned out to show their support. Mayor Gray, Councilmember Catania and I all attended and gave our support. Of course, Mimsy Linder was the Mistress of Ceremonies and again made sure the weekend ran smoothly.