With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not seek a fourth term.

It's time for me to pass the baton on to the next set of leaders who are going to take our city to the next level

We started this year with a new president who was an avowed critic of the district, and we had to reset that relationship.

We also brought our city back from the ravages of a global pandemic and summoned our collective strength to stand tall against bullies who threaten our very autonomy while preserving home rule - that is our North Star.

Starting with the most recent elections, where we had just really a good turnout and great wins for Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia and New York City, the next 10 months are going to be different than the last 10 months.

It has been the honor of my life to be your Mayor. Together, we have built a legacy of success of which I am intensely proud.

the hardest thing I've had to do

The DC Council approved that deal in September, months after Trump threatened to thwart that effort if the team did not change its name back to the 'Redskins.'

The difference between this 20-day period of this federal surge and last year represents an 87% reduction in carjackings.

We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD [the Metropolitan Police Department] has been able to do in this city.

... the difference between this … 20-day period of this federal surge and last year represents an 87% reduction in carjackings in Washington, DC … this surge has been important to us for that reason.