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D.C. Council Repeals Landlords' Exemption
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"With 80-some home games remaining, the opportunity here is substantial," said Graham, who co-introduced the legislation with Cheh and Barry. Other vendors will participate in a lottery.
The ban on vendors at the new ballpark was the latest episode in a strained relationship between the DCRA and vendors, who are worried that efforts to diversify the selection of foods and goods on their carts could eventually end their businesses. The council gave final approval yesterday to permanent legislation that allows the DCRA to create new policies.
Council member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) expressed concern that the preference given to vendors could allow them to permanently set up in those spots daily, preventing the changes the city is trying to make.
Cheh said, however, that the legislation gives the DCRA the flexibility to use judgment on what would work best.
In other business, about 2,000 3- and 4-year-olds would be enrolled into early childhood education programs under the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Act. The programs would have a more rigorous curriculum and more educated instructors. The council is expected to give final approval next month.
The initial approval follows a national trend and is a major accomplishment for Chairman Vincent C. Gray (D), who made universal pre-kindergarten a priority.
Older students also got support from council members yesterday with unanimous approval of emergency legislation that gives 17-year-olds the right to register to vote if they will be 18 by an election.
With the emergency legislation introduced by council member Carol Schwartz (R-At Large), D.C. teens who turn 18 in the coming months could be eligible to vote in the September local primary and the November general election.
