In This Issue: DC’s Tech Frontier: The case for autonomous vehicles FY27 Budget: Mayor refuses to sign the Council’s FY27 budget Tax Watch: More...
July 2026 Newsletter
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June 2026 Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE: Primary Election Results: Analysis on DC’s recent elections FY27 Budget Review: Will our city ever take its medicine? 2027 Special...
LIVE Election Results: RECAP
Here is a recap of our election coverage from June 16th. 06/16/2026 07:00 pm First Election Day Post & Expectations for Tonight Tonight is...
May 2026 Newsletter
In This Issue: 2026 Voter Guide: Your resource for the primaries—how to vote and for whom FY27 Budget Analysis: Navigating headwinds DC 2050...
Opportunity DC Endorsements for DC Council Races
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Opportunity DC announced its official slate of endorsements for the 2026 DC Council races, backing Phil Mendelson for...
Opportunity DC Endorses Kenyan McDuffie for Mayor
McDuffie’s effective leadership and track record on economic opportunity and affordability for District residents makes him the clear choice for...
“Rank Your Vote DC” Launches First Ads to Educate Voters
Six-figure digital and streaming video ad campaign uses Ben’s Chili Bowl’s iconic food to demystify ranked choice voting ahead of DC’s June primary...
Opportunity DC Launches “Rank Your Vote DC” Voter Education Campaign
Campaign will make six-figure investment after new polling shows 2 in 3 Black voters are unaware the District has adopted new voting system...
RFK Now! Applauds Final Passage of RFK Campus Redevelopment Act
DC Council Approves Historic Deal to Create Housing, Jobs, Economic Opportunity WASHINGTON, DC — RFK Now!, the grassroots campaign mobilizing...
“RFK Now!”Launches to Bring Commanders Home
DC leaders, residents unite to urge Council approval of RFK plan that delivers housing, jobs, new home for the Washington Commanders Ahead of Key...
Opportunity DC Urges Swift Passage of RFK Redevelopment Bill After Removal from FY26 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – As the DC Council advances the FY26 Budget Support Act (BSA), Opportunity DC is calling for urgent action...
Testimony in Support of RENTAL ACT
Opportunity DC’s Executive Director, Malcom Fox, recently testified in support of the RENTAL ACT. The legislation makes it easier to build housing and begin to solve the affordability crisis the District faces.
Opportunity DC Endorses Mike Austin for Ward 8 Council
WASHINGTON D.C. – Opportunity DC is endorsing Mike Austin to represent Ward 8 on the DC Council. After reviewing the field for July’s special...
April 2025 Newsletter
In this edition: Voters say housing costs are a “Huge Problem” in Opportunity DC's new poll of 811 registered voters The House is coming back next...
Opportunity DC Poll Finds Voter Support for Housing Reforms and DC Mayor’s RENTAL Act
New Poll: Majority of DC Voters Strongly Support Housing Reforms and DC Mayor’s RENTAL Act The cost of buying and renting is a “huge problem” for...
March 2025 Newsletter
Congress Considers Draconian DC Budget Cuts Last night, the U.S. House passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will force the District government...
March 2025 Newsletter: Protecting District Health Care
The Federal City Council is leading an effort to urge Congress to protect the District’s 70% federal Medicaid match.
February 2025: Newsletter
Mayor Bowser’s Housing Proposals
DC Students Lead Nation in Post-Pandemic Growth
Special Election for Ward 8 Councilmember
January 2025: Newsletter
In this edition: Opportunity DC's 2025 Policy Agenda Overview Reviewing 2024 Impact Ward 8 Council Expulsion The bunting and staging are coming down...
Testimony in Support of Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Reforms
Opportunity DC's Executive Director, Malcom Fox, recently testified in support of ERAP reforms to protect responsible renters and ensure the...
November 2024 Newsletter
Opportunity DC General Election Endorsements: Plus, Down-Ballot Races & Initiative 83 In this edition: DC Council Endorsements Down-ballot Races...
October 2024 Newsletter
On Tuesday, October 1st, the DC Council unanimously passed legislation reforming the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
June 2024 Newsletter
DC voters in key Council primaries
DC’s FY25 budget nears completion
Unlikely allies sound the alarm on DC’s budget
Primary Victories by Every Council Candidate Opportunity DC Endorsed
DC Voters Side with Pragmatic Leaders Pinto, Trayon White, and Felder to Move the District Forward
FY25 Budget Update: Pluses & Minuses
Last week, the DC Council held its first vote on the FY25 budget. This has been a challenging budget year as lawmakers grappled with slow economic growth and the expiration of Covid-era federal funding.
Candidate Endorsements in DC Council Primary Contests
Candidate Endorsements in DC Council Primary Contests
May 2024 Newsletter
Since our last newsletter, Mayor Bowser has proposed a budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Viewed one way – $21 billion in operating funds, or nearly $31,000 per DC resident – it is exceptionally generous.
Testimony in Support of the BEST Act at the DC Council
Opportunity DC's Executive Director, Malcom Fox, recently testified in support of fully funding the Business and Entrepreneurship Support to Thrive...
DC’s budget season blooms
The benefits of reimagining Downtown DC
Public safety package signed into law
Restaurant industry legislation passes
Budget season set to start
February 2024 Newsletter
With this newsletter, Opportunity DC aims to make the actions of the DC government more accessible and relevant for District residents like you. In a town where many people’s day jobs intersect with national or international politics, our role is to share information that helps civically-minded Washingtonians stay informed and provide low-lift opportunities for you to make a difference. All politics, it’s said, is local. And local politics is all we’ll be talking about here.
Opportunity DC in the News: Supporting Commonsense Public Safety Legislation
In 2023, Washington DC saw an alarming increase in crime. In response, the DC Council recently advanced the Secure DC omnibus package, which...
Poll: Crime is the #1 Issue in DC
In 2023, DC had its highest murder rate since 1997, while crime decreased in most other places across the country. Opportunity DC conducted polling...
Civic and Business Leaders Release Public Safety Letter
On January 21st, 2024 Opportunity DC circulated a letter calling on lawmakers and relevant agencies to pass and implement critical public safety...
Poll: Crime is the #1 Issue in DC
In 2023, DC had its highest murder rate since 1997, while crime decreased in most other places across the country. Opportunity DC conducted polling in September to ensure that lawmakers understand the preferences and perspectives of District residents, not just the loudest voices in the room or those on X.
Opportunity DC IEC Congratulates At-Large Councilmember-Elect McDuffie’s Victory
WASHINGTON – Earlier this year, civic leaders came together to launch the Opportunity DC Independent Expenditure Committee (IEC) to educate District...
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