This presentation goes in-depth on common social issues found in Washington, DC, including research on how these issues can be addressed and/or resolved.
voting rights due to the absence of statehood • Despite having a larger population of approx. 678,972 than Vermont and Wyoming at 647,464 and 584,057 respectively, the district does not possess a vote in Congress • Because DC voters lack representation in both the House and the Senate, residents are ineligible of collecting some federal resources – even while paying more federal tax dollars than each state • Aid during the coronavirus epidemic was cut by millions for the district
in DC has never been higher” • As of 2024, Washington ranks as the 9th most expensive city in the United States • In order to live comfortably, an adult needs an annual income of about $99,424 • For a one-bedroom apartment, the median rent is $2,210 per month • The median price for a house in DC has reached a record high of $845,000 • The cost of living is 39% higher than the national average • Housing expenses are 148% higher and groceries are 10% higher
white residents are earning 66% more in income than black residents • The poverty rate for black residents is also 359% greater than white residents, and with that black residents are 488% more likely to be unemployed • People of color are often systematically at a disadvantage, especially in a city like DC, where it is an issue that does not receive nearly enough attention from the government
of the government, is attempting to address the lack of political representation in Washington, DC • In 2020 and 2021, the House of Representatives passed the Washington, DC Admission Act, which would allow DC to become the 51st state if passed by the Senate and then signed into law by the president • If DC achieves statehood, this would give district voters equal political representation
the Bowser Administration, led by Mayor Muriel Bowser, is working to introduce programs that will provide affordable housing and boost economic activity • Under this administration, the DC Housing Finance Agency is in charge of funding affordable housing developments • The Housing Framework for Equity and Growth policy aims to provide more affordable housing throughout the city by creating at least 36,000 new units • The administration is also investing more into restoring areas such as Chinatown and Gallery Place, providing infrastructure and entertainment in hopes of stimulating economic activity • Additionally, programs like the DC Venture Capital Fund are being put into place in underdeveloped neighborhoods to fund small businesses and assist in economic development
board of workforce development tasked with assistance in job search and career coaching, and they have made attempts to address the capital divide issue • Transitional jobs with training are being provided through employment social enterprises to those who may face employment barriers • The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act identifies industries or employment opportunities that are currently in-demand of labor
Brennan Center for Justice. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/dc-statehood-explained Brown, S. (2024, January 23). Capital Divide: Alarming Wealth Gap Puts D.C. at Forefront of Inequality. The Washington Informer. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/racial-wealth- gap-washington-dc/ Mahoney, K. (2024, October 4). The Cost of Living in Washington, DC, for Millennials in 2024. Illumint by Kevin Mahoney, CFP®. https://illumintfc.com/what-is-the-cost-of-living-in- washington-dc-for-millennials/ Cost of Living in Washington, DC | Payscale. (n.d.). https://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living- calculator/District-of-Columbia-Washington
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