429:'s financial troubles in 1991, Lightfoot proposed increasing the utility tax in order to honor the Council's promise to give $ 36 million in raises to government employees. The Council unanimously passed the utility tax three months later. Lightfoot turned down two salary increases that members of the Council were given. Lightfoot was one of twelve council members who voted to end the employment of 2,000 mid-level managers because the government did not have the cash to pay them. When an arbitration panel decided that police officers must be given four-percent raises each year for three years, Lightfoot protested, saying the District did not have the cash. Lightfoot was also concerned that it would set precedent to also give raises to other governmental employees, which would require increases to income tax rates.
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Commission released the request for proposal in July 1983. The
Commission determined that there should be minimum offering of 60 channels for residents and 25 channels for businesses and governmental agencies. The winning franchiser should set aside several of the channels for municipal and community use, provide studios to the public to produce programming, provide grants to support public-benefit television programs, provide service to all eight wards, and complete all work within five years.
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Education, the District of Columbia Office of Personnel, and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Gibson said he was surprised that Lightfoot had decided to run because he was under the impression that Lightfood had said he would support his campaign. Gibson speculated that perhaps someone had mistakenly told Lightfoot that Gibson would not actually run for the office.
529:, "I probably wouldn't run for re-election this year. I have two small children and I would very much like to teach them various things, being a good father and nurturing them. But I think the key word here is that I probably wouldn't run. But I haven't made up my mind as yet." The following month, Lightfoot decided not to run for reelection.
644:(Casa) Program of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Special Recognition Award. For outstanding support of the DC Casa unit program of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on behalf of abused, neglected, and abandoned children. Presented by Inez G Wood, President & Anne Radd, Director. Oct 9, 1996.
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District of Columbia, corporations and partnerships are allowed to donate to political campaigns. A person who owns several entities can have each entity donate separately in order to get around the maximum donation allowed by law. Lightfoot introduced a bill that would eliminate that strategy
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Lightfoot held several public forums to hear from residents about the imminent cable television service. Lightfoot said that residents should be able to participate in the process of bringing cable television to the
District and learn how it would increase employment and training. The first forum was
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Lightfoot dropped out the following month, saying, "By remaining in the race, I would have split votes with Mr. Gibson, who shares my views on the issues. ... In the past, candidates with similar views would split the votes, allowing someone with another view to win. That is a mistake I did not want
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Lightfoot was a partner at the personal injury law firm of Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot in
Washington, D.C. From 1981 to 2019. He has first began working for the law firm in 1981. During his tenure on the Council, Lightfoot worked part-time at the law firm. After his two terms
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Lightfoot proposed legislation that prohibited anyone less than 17 years old from being out in public between the hours of from midnight to 6 a.m. on weekends and summers and between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on other days. Lightfoot said the legislation would improve the quality of life for children and
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to change its name. The resolution said in part, "'Redskins'...is a discredit to the many men who have played outstanding football for the team. Nicknames and mascots constitute an unauthentic representation of Native
Americans, whether used for entertainment, commercial or symbolic purposes. This
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should operate in the
District, in 1982. The Council gave the Commission 90 days to write the request for proposal, but the Commission asked for another six months to complete it. Lightfoot was opposed to the additional time, saying it unnecessarily delayed the awarding of a cable franchise. The
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District of Columbia Parole Board successfully petitioned the Council to increase its budget in order to hire 22 new parole officers. When the District of Columbia Parole Board decided to use the money to move to larger space rather than hire new parole officers, Lightfoot criticized them,
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The next week, John L. Gibson announced his candidacy for the same seat on the
Council. Gibson had been a commissioner of the District of Columbia Board of Parole; a community organizer for the United Planning Organization and the Washington Urban League; and a staff member for the District of
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In 1981, a voter referendum was proposed that would allow taxpayers a $ 1,200 income tax credit for each dependent child attending school. Lightfoot successfully challenged the petitions as being collected by someone who was not a
District resident, which made those signatures invalid. Without
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The Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO- For contributions and untiring efforts in representing the interests of workers, consumers, the environment, senior citizens, and the unemployed. From the officers & members of the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO. 12 of March
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The District of Columbia Board of Education had full authority of its own budget. Lightfoot proposed an amendment to the Charter of the District of Columbia to give the Council the authority to veto line-items from the education budget.
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Lightfoot was also critical of a line-item in the District's budget to pay for an outside security firm to guard the Department of Administrative Services when the Bureau of Protective Services could perform the same job.
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Organizations for youth and community- plaque of appreciation in recognition of participation in the first annual youth recognition and community service awards day. Donated by Ontario Lakers. September 23,
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Gap Community Child Care Center(GAP)- For consistent support of GAP's multi cultural program and efforts toward quality education for all children of the District of Columbia. 1990.
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Kane won the Democratic primary election with 69 percent of the vote, and she won reelection in the general election, receiving 60 percent of the vote in the general election.
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Concerned Citizens on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CCADA INC.)- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service. Samuel Foster, Executive Director. July 15, 1990.
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to offer local telephone service to customers in the District. Lightfoot said that competition would decrease customers' prices and while increasing the quality of service.
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In 1993, Lightfoot proposed merging the Council of the District of Columbia with the District of Columbia Board of Education, creating a larger, united government entity.
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Fletcher- Johnson Education Center- In appreciation for your outstanding dedication and commitment. Presented by George H. Rutherford, II, PH.D. Principal. June 1995.
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Knight, Athelia; Fisher, Marc. "Lockridge Fans D.C. Political Flames: Bid for Council Seat Adds Controversy to At-Large, Ward 4 Races".
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in 2014 and 2018. After his two terms on the Council ended, Lightfoot returned to full-time work, and he became a partner at the firm.
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imagery degrades Native American people and culture and distorts Native American and non-American perceptions of self and community."
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Henderson, Nell; Sanchez, Rene. "D.C. Council Backs Dixon On Firings: Management Cuts To Begin in October Under Compromise".
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Knight, Athelia. "Schwartz To Retire From Council: Exit Reshapes Race For At-Large Seat: Schwartz Cites Personal Tragedies".
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Richburg, Keith B. "Fast Lane Into Firms: The Revolving Door: As City Government Matures, the 'Revolving Door' Speeds Up".
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Slacum, Marcia. "D.C. Council Votes Cable TV Award to District Cablevision: D.C. Council Votes Cable TV Franchise Award".
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Sanchez, Rene. "Two Feeling Weight of Incumbency: In 5-Way At-Large Race, Lightfoot, Ray Not Taking Voters for Granted".
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Center City Community Corporation- Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding and dedicated service. August 26, 1989.
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Lightfoot filed paperwork to run for mayor as an independent in August 1994. He withdrew from the race a month later.
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Woodlee, Yolanda; Morin, Richard. "Racial Split Over Barry Runs Deep; In Poll of D.C. Voters, Views Differ Starkly".
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Sanchez, Rene. "Cash-Pinched D.C. Council Kills 1 Tax, Raises Another: Ward 6 Feud Also Settled in Brazil's Favor".
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Mills, Mike. "D.C. Council Weighs Phone Rivalry; Bell Atlantic Says Ray-Lightfoot Legislation Would Harm Service".
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Sherwood, Tom. "John Ray Launches Reelection Bid: D.C. Council Member Attacks Illicit Drug Use, Racial Hostility".
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French, Mary Ann; Sanchez, Rene. "Mt. Pleasant Merchants May Get Aid: District Bill Offers Relief From Damage".
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Abramowitz, Michael; Morin, Richard. "D.C.'s Lucrative Loophole: Campaign Contributors Able to Skirt Limits".
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Sherwood, Tom. "Resident To View NW Plan: Time to Move? Court Cases Move Action Away From District Building".
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Sherwood, Tom; Evans, Sandra. "Spaulding Unseated In D.C. Council Race: Ward 5 Incumbent Defeated by Thomas".
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Knight, Athelia. "AFL-CIO Group Endorses Cropp for D.C. Council: 'Good Track Record' Gets Nod Over Jarvis".
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Smith, Philip. "Firm Sues Over D.C. Cable Pact: Injunction Is Sought to Block Franchise Agreement".
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Nirappil, Fenit. "Education scandals place election year spotlight on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser".
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Teeley, Sandra Evans. "Approval of 60-Channel Cable System With Few Changes Predicted for City".
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help identify children who are likely to become victims of crime or may commit crime themselves.
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Richardson, Lynda. "Hall Hopes To Salvage Pay Raises: D.C. School Funding Debated at Hearing".
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Outstanding Community Service- Presented by Commissioner Joan M. Thomas 4D10. October 12, 1991.
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sufficient valid signatures, the referendum was not on the November ballot.
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Segal, David. "Forecast for the District: A Much Bigger Crowd at the Bar".
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Henderson, Nell. "Election 1992: District: D.C. Vote Favors the Familiar".
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Tillman, Leroy. "Former Mayor Marion Barry continues political comeback".
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saying, "We're paying money for rent instead of hiring parole officers."
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Vassell, Olive. "Lightfoot begins meetings on school/council merger".
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Tom Chorlton, gay rights activist; Statehood Party David Watson; and
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Shabazz, Malik. "Independents still hopeful in City Council race".
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Sherwood, Tom. "Unity Emphasized At Inauguration Of D.C. Council".
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Knight, Althelia. "D.C. Lawyer Lightfoot To Seek Seat on Council".
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Anquoe, Bunty. "'Redskins' on the run: Bill seeking name change".
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Horwitz, Sari. "Taxi Panel Spokesman to Seek D.C. Council Seat".
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Brown, Oswald T. "Forty-One Enter Field For Primary Elections".
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Sherwood, Tom. "D.C. Commission Asks Extension Of Cable Study".
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Richburg, Keith B. "Foes Dispute Petition on Tax Credit Issue".
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Henderson, Nell. "In District's Budget, Employment Is Job 1".
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Stewart, Nikita. "Fenty Blows Past 2006 Fundraising Record".
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Knight, Athelia. "Lockridge Declares For D.C. Council Seat".
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Bloomingdale Civic Association- In Appreciation. May 4, 1984.
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Flynn, Adrianne. "Lightfoot decides to quit mayor's race".
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Peabody, Alvin. "John Ray Bows Out After 17-Year Tenure".
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Brown, Oswald T. "Hot Race Now Seen For At-Large Seat".
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Knight, Athelia. "Jerry Moore Seeks Council Comeback".
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Jackson, Kirk. "Mayor Barry Easily Wins A Third Term".
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Sherwood, Tom. "Panel to Start Work On D.C. Cable TV".
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1880:"No Time for a Wimpy Council".
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1638:"Parole Board Priorities".
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1782:Oneida Indian Nation
1777:Indian Country Today
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826:R. Calvin Lockridge
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1869:Washington Informer
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