Bowser suggested too much attention is on crime and downtown's struggles.
Share on email for the nation's capital, where crime is top of mind for residents and the downtown economy is on edge.Bowser contended that the numbers were starting to "trend in the right direction." Total violent crime is down 17% so far this year, and all crime is down 12%, according to
She also argued that the reason officers continue to stop and arrest far fewer people than before the pandemic is because Asked what it would take to get more officers walking the beat, Bowser said, "The police chief is getting them out of their cars," but more officers are needed.Bowser tried to shift the conversation away from crime, saying a visitor to D.C. told her over the weekend that he couldn't believe people in the District were so "down on themselves" given its great amenities and opportunities.
"We are looking for all kinds of ways to invest in the revitalization of downtown," Bowser said, noting that downtown is currently "overly commercial."Asked about the big spending on downtown during a budget crunch, she said, "Downtown produces a lot of money."is whether one of downtown's main attractions — Capital One Arena, home to the Wizards and Capitals — will stay there.Bowser said she's confident D.C.
If the teams do leave the District, there'll be "five acres in the heart of downtown" left behind, "and we're gonna make it something amazing."Bowser said a new football stadium could open at the old RFK site in 2028 at the earliest, should the Commanders decide toShare on twitter
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