D.C. officials respond to clearing of McPherson Square homeless encampment
Publisher |
WAMU
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Politics
Publication Date |
Feb 17, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:49:44

This week, the National Park Service cleared out the homeless encampment at McPherson Square, the largest encampment in the District. This happened two months earlier than scheduled because of a request from D.C. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Wayne Turnage. We talk with Turnage about the clearing, and pushback from unhoused residents and advocates.

Then, we talk with D.C. Councilmember Robert White (D-At Large), who chairs the Housing Committee on the council. What's his response to the clearing, and what's the council's role in connecting unhoused residents with resources? Plus, we ask White about what he thinks about the mayor's D.C. Public Schools budget.

Then, we talk about what's happening in Richmond, where lawmakers are quickly approaching the end of their session. University of Mary Washington's Stephen Farnsworth breaks down what's happened so far, and what — if anything — will pass.

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