Muriel Bowser
The Public Record
Muriel Bowser is the current Mayor of Washington, D.C., serving since January 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to hold this position in the city's history. Bowser has focused on issues such as affordable housing, public safety, and economic development during her tenure. She has also been a prominent voice in advocating for D.C. statehood and local autonomy.
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July 4, 2026
If you see a neighbor in need of shelter, call the hotline for free transit to a safe, cool space: (202)…
— Muriel Bowser
What got us there was imprudent decisions fiscally, so we had to work out of that.
We’re really not that long away from being governed by a control board.
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.
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
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.
We started this year with a new president who was an avowed critic of the district, and we had to reset that relationship.
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 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 a 87% reduction in carjackings.
We know that when carjackings go down, when use of gun goes down, when homicide or robbery go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer.
... 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.
We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city.
We know that when carjackings go down, when use of gun goes down, when homicide or robbery go down, neighborhoods feel safer and are safer.
We greatly appreciate the surge of officers that enhance what MPD has been able to do in this city.





