The Politics Hour
A massive deal to build a casino in Prince George's County blows up. One of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray's new nominees is haunted by a steamy incident from his recent past. And the firestorm continues to burn over the leadership crisis at the University of Virginia. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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Brown joined the Politics Hour to discuss streetcars and redevelopment, the scandal-plagued council and address questions about his income taxes. Review the social media conversation here.
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D.C. Council member Michael Brown said there have been "ethical clouds" over the Wilson Building. But he said the city's economy is growing and now has one of the highest fund balances in years. Brown said he does not support Initiative 70, which would limit corporate contributions to political campaigns. Instead, he said he endorses public financing of campaigns. Resident analysts and NBC4 reporter Tom Sherwood noted, "It just seems like ethics is a back burner issue when it should be the engine."
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I welcome Michael Brown vision for Walter Reed project. However having sat through the hearing which he chaired I am amazed that the Mayor's Office has chosen not to acquire the 5 acres of public land for free which the army was offering if it was used for educational and public health use.
Instead the Mayor's office has chosen to pay full price and will be giving to a master developer.
Community groups had offered 7 submissons for usage of buildings 1,2,2a in the second round of Notice of Intent submissions. None were chosen.
When the Deputy Mayor was questioned if a master developer had been appointed, he denied it but his body language said otherwise.
Since the mayor office has not found usage for these buildings it by default goes to the master developer.The whole scenario raises more questions than answers.