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.