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Jack Evans

District of Columbia Council Chairman

Top Issues

Taxes / Budget Fully fund pension obligations without shortcuts. Taxes / Budget Question recurring costs that grow without clear justification. Taxes / Budget Every dollar the District spends belongs to residents. Jack approaches budgets with the discipline of someone who has to justify each line item to taxpayers. Infrastructure / Transportation Fund infrastructure maintenance before it becomes a crisis. Taxes / Budget Maintain the bond rating that saves taxpayers money. Taxes / Budget Avoid using one-time revenue for ongoing programs. Taxes / Budget Shield schools and safety from budget volatility.

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