DC Police Union hits Janeese Lewis George over proposal to leverage pension funds for housing push
The D.C. police union criticized mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George for her proposal to use pension funds to finance affordable housing. This statement followed a debate where Lewis George discussed her plans to address the city's housing crisis. The union expressed strong opposition, labeling the proposal an 'automatic disqualifier' for her candidacy.
- ▪Janeese Lewis George proposed leveraging pension funds to build more affordable housing in Washington, D.C.
- ▪The D.C. police union publicly opposed her proposal during a recent mayoral debate.
- ▪The city is facing a significant housing affordability crisis, with many low-income renters spending over half their income on rent.
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Washington, D.C.’s police union hit mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George over her policy proposal to leverage pension funds to help build more affordable housing in the city. The union’s statement followed Monday night’s mayoral debate between councilwoman Lewis George, councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and fellow candidate Gary Goodweather, hosted by Fox 5. Lewis George, a front-runner in the race alongside McDuffie, laid out her proposal to build more housing in D.C. despite high interest rates and local regulations. Recommended Stories Georgia judge allows poll watchers to monitor tabulation of primary results Lt. Gov.
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