Budget Priorities for Fiscal Year 2019

In preparation for budget season, Councilmember Silverman sent a letter to Mayor Bowser outlining her budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2019. It includes requests for funding to:

• Increase Department of Parks and Recreation summer camp slots and extend pool hours
• Implement our newly-passed public financing program for elections
• Curb the negative impacts of policies from the Trump administration and Congress
• Ensure District families have a paid family leave program in 2020
• Expand workforce opportunities for District residents, especially youth
• Preserve and increase the city’s affordable housing stock
• Increase affordable childcare options and out-of-school time programs
• Build the Union Market metro tunnel
• Incentivize District businesses to pay a living wage and recognize industry leaders

Read Councilmember Silverman's full letter of FY19 budget priorities here.