Kevin Chavous
A Mayor for every neighborhood

Governance

Kevin Chavous does not support any change in the structure of the District government that reduces the role of elected officials. Many citizens have fought for these rights and the District will not give up representation easily. The choice to make these structural changes belongs to District citizens and must be made in open forum, ratified by referendum and clarified in law. As mayor, I will facilitate these discussions.

More important, my task as mayor is to reconnect District citizens to their government. Citizens must understand their government and have a say in its operation. Truly democratic governments have nothing to fear through greater public participation in the decision-making process.

After two years of balanced budgets, the District is moving rapidly toward return to elected government. We've paid over $20 million to consultants to verify what District citizens and civic organizations have already defined as our problems and solutions. It's time we implemented the reforms and delivered the services our taxpayers expect. We need to do more than merely change personalities or governing structures to ensure a viable reform.

Kevin Chavous’ Proposals

Improve the District's relationship with key members of Congress

Kevin Chavous has met and will continue to meet frequently with key members of Congress. Kevin Chavous will lobby for true self-determination for the District and the right of our citizens to have the District run by their elected officials.. As Mayor, Kevin Chavous will represent the interests of the District before Congress and urge congressional action based on our recommendations.

Improve the working relationship between the Mayor, DC Council and the financial control board

As Mayor, Kevin Chavous will emphasize centralized information flow and regularly scheduled meetings to streamline the working relationship between all parties and set goals for the implementation of the prescribed management reforms. The last budget process illustrated that an improved working relationship between the three parties is possible and can be productive.

After two years of balanced budgets, the District is moving rapidly toward return to elected government. We've paid over $20 million to consultants to verify what District citizens and civic organizations have already defined as our problems and solutions. It's time we implemented the reforms-and delivered the services our taxpayers expect.