Accountability delayed is accountability denied
The fire lieutenant implicated in Cecil Mills’s premature death retires without sanction.
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Warnings of a D.C. government shutdown amid feud
D.C. mayor and council spar over whether city should buck Congress on budget autonomy.
Democrats eye independent runs for Catania’s at-large Council seat
Alexander and Wells look to expand their bailiwicks; Silverman and Hagler want to move beyond activism.
Major overhaul of D.C. transportation agencies proposed
Council member Mary Cheh wants new agencies for parking tickets and transit and an end to taxi commission.
Key D.C. agency officials set to depart Gray administration
Announcements are first signs of a “brain drain” for the lame-duck mayor.
D.C. attorney general election is unlikely this year
D.C. Council members oppose bill that would mandate an unusual all-comers voting process.
Study: Wait times among longest for D.C. area voters
Pew reports improved election administration nationally and in region in 2012.
D.C. Council spars with Gray over budget
First public hearing since election suggests little might come easy for Gray for remainder of term
Tom Lindenfeld sets himself apart from D.C. strategists
Washington is full of political consultants, but few dive into District politics the way Tom Lindenfeld does.
In Bowser’s inner circle, many Fenty supporters
Her team’s makeup could complicate the mayoral nominee’s efforts to unite Democrats for the general election.
Gray and Bowser embrace, but mayor’s support unclear
Democratic unity breakfast brings no grand gesture of conciliation as four years ago
Lopez drops out of 8th congressional district race
The state delegate says he lacks the necessary funds to compete in a crowded Democratic primary.
Gray doesn’t promise to support Bowser for mayor
D.C. mayor says he hasn’t called to congratulate primary victor, though he’s sure they’ll talk in coming weeks
Gray’s budget avoids several tax-reform recommendations
Spending plan offers modest income and business tax relief but shies away from more controversial measures.
Gray’s defeat sets up nine months of political upheaval
The mayor will kick off his extended lame-duck stint when he presents his final budget to lawmakers Thursday.
Three questions to consider as Bowser prepares for Catania
COLUMN If she wins mayoralty, Bowser needs to show that she governs as well as she campaigns.
Voter turnout for D.C. primary lowest in three decades
About one-quarter of eligible voters cast ballots in the mayoral primary, a significant drop from 2010.
D.C. officials demand details about delay in counting votes
The elections board has conflicting explanations about problems with Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
In D.C. mayor’s race, Round 2 begins for Bowser
Little known Democratic nominee introduces herself to city as rare general election battle looms.
Two new members will change the face of the D.C. Council
Brianne Nadeau defeats ethics-tarnished incumbent Jim Graham in Ward 1.
What went wrong on Election Night
TIMELINE | Even at the end of the ordeal, election board chief says there were no major disappointments.
Loss of voters’ trust cost Gray his job
Allegations about funding of previous campaign eroded support among mayor’s core supporters.
Competitive D.C. Council races hold possibility of change
Community activist Brianne Nadeau claims victory over incumbent Jim Graham in Ward 1.
Muriel Bowser declares victory in D.C. mayoral primary
Incumbent Vincent Gray concedes the race for Democratic nomination amid a messy vote-counting process.
A vote for honest government
COLUMN In rejecting Gray, D.C.’s Democrats insist on trustworthiness as well as a solid job performance.
City polling sites show apparently low voter turnout
For many, the mayoral election seemed a solemn — even dour — duty filled with complexities.
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