The Walker Webcast Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Oct 2, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Muriel Bowser, the Mayor of Washington, D.C., shares her vision for the city amid federal uncertainties. She highlights her efforts in diversifying the economy, attracting Fortune 500 companies, and the role sports play in community development. Bowser discusses ambitious affordable housing initiatives and plans for revitalizing downtown areas through commercial-to-residential conversions. Additionally, she touches on ensuring reliable public transit and the need for effective bipartisan cooperation to deliver results for D.C.
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Unique Governance Of The Federal City
- Washington, D.C. uniquely combines city, county, and state functions while lacking full Congressional representation.
- Muriel Bowser says this makes D.C. governance complex and requires constant negotiation with federal leaders.
RFK Land Needed Federal Transfer
- RFK is federal land and required Congressional action to transfer title or a 99-year lease to D.C.
- Bowser recounts getting legislation passed late last year to enable a new RFK stadium and development.
Bipartisan Leverage Unlocks Projects
- Bipartisan cooperation with national lawmakers unlocked major city projects like RFK and public safety efforts.
- Bowser highlights working with Representative James Comer on RFK, safety, and federal return-to-office issues.