May 30, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 22
Dear Washingtonians,
This week, we passed the District's 24th consecutive balanced budget. The budget I sent to the Council and the budget they passed is fair, just, and bold.
By asking those who have prospered the most to share some of the upside, the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget makes big investments in keeping DC affordable for families, seniors, and longtime residents. This budget builds on our historic investments in building and preserving affordable housing, ending homelessness, creating more high-quality childcare seats and setting our students up for success, and connecting DC residents to DC jobs.
I am proud that with the Council’s and the community’s support, we passed a budget that will give more Washingtonians a fair shot and support our shared priorities of keeping DC a diverse and inclusive city.
I also want to thank and congratulate the students from Benjamin Banneker High School who learned first-hand just how important our local budget process is. Banneker students showed up, made their voices heard, and I know that our community is proud of all they have accomplished - in school and at the Wilson Building.
Sincerely,
 Join Mayor Bowser on Saturday to celebrate the first home opener of the Washington Mystics at the Entertainment and Sports Arena (ESA) at a community block party prior to the game. The free block party outside of the ESA will have entertainment, arts, food, music, clinics, and more.
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 Last week, the Trust for Public Land ranked Washington, DC the number one park system in the nation. The Trust’s survey found that 98 percent of District residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park.
Learn more HERE.
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 On Tuesday, June 4, the Mayor's Office of Nightlife and Culture will be hosting its first-ever Training Day! What is a Training Day? It’s an opportunity for the nightlife industry to interact with and hear from various District agencies about nightlife-related topics and ask questions.
Residents and workers who are part of the nightlife industry should consider attending. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about the celebration of National Public Works Week and the kickoff of outdoor pool season.
 The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the District agency that manages and maintains transportation infrastructure in Washington, DC. DDOT's mission is to enhance the quality of life for District residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods, and information move efficiently and safely with minimal adverse impact on residents and the environment.
DDOT has an opening for a Traffic Control Officer. The Traffic Control Officer is responsible for performing technical and analytical work concerned with the execution and enforcement of traffic and safety regulations and codes. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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