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DCFPI’s Budget Toolkit: A Detailed Look at What Is— And Isn’t— in the Proposed FY 2020 Budget

The DCFPI Budget Toolkit is ready for you, with detailed budget analyses for the things you care about – from education to job training to housing – and ways you can get involved now to make the budget better.

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A Path to Revenue: It’s Time Close DC’s Tax Expenditure Loopholes

Modifying or eliminating ineffective economic development tax incentives would free up revenues to address priorities in the FY 2020 budget, including schools and affordable housing.

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The Top 5 Things You Should Know About the Mayor’s FY 2020 Budget

DCFPI’s key takeaways from the Mayor’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget

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Removing Barriers to Health Care Access for DC Immigrants

DC imposes barriers to accessing health care through the DC Healthcare Alliance—a program for low-income residents that primarily serves immigrants—contributing to both poor health outcomes and unnecessarily high program costs.

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DC Needs to Double Down on the Housing Production Trust Fund

The District’s recent commitment to building affordable housing—with $100 million per year for the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) since fiscal year (FY) 2015—is notable yet falling short in key ways.

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DC Should Invest in Programs that Help Residents with Disabilities

Interim Disability Assistance and SSI/ SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery are crucial resources for DC residents with disabilities.

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The Mayor and Council Should Fund Public Restrooms in the Budget

By increasing access to public restrooms, the District can be a friendlier place for tourists, children and their caretakers, residents with illnesses and disabilities, and residents experiencing homelessness.

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Action Alert:Tell Mayor Bowser to Implement Solutions to DC’s Critical Affordable Housing Shortage

Stable housing is the foundation of strong families and communities. Act now to urge the Mayor to put the District on a path to safe and affordable homes for all DC residents.

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Tax Cuts for Mansions: A Recipe for Wider Inequity in DC

A property tax cut for wealthy homeowners would amplify DC’s racial and economic inequities.

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Tell the Mayor What YOU Want to See in the Budget, at a Budget Engagement Forum

Every year the Mayor holds budget engagement forums to hear from residents about their priorities. This is an opportunity to gather with other residents and make your voice heard about what kind of community you want DC to be.

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