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Fair Budget Coalition fights for a just and inclusive DC budget. Join our work at fairbudget.org. linktr.ee/FairBudgetDC

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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re looking for a communications expert with what it takes to build sustainable and strategic narrative infrastructure for @togetherfordc.bsky.social as we build our people power across the U.S. 💪 Applications close Friday, October 9 at 11:59 pm View job description: bit.ly/T4DCCommsConsultant
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re looking for a communications expert with what it takes to build sustainable and strategic narrative infrastructure for @togetherfordc.bsky.social as we build our people power across the U.S. 💪 Applications close Friday, October 9 at 11:59 pm View job description: bit.ly/T4DCCommsConsultant
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
"DoorDash, hold my beer" A brand new, misleading coalition petitions Congress to interfere in our housing dchousingrecovery.org/campaign-upd... From the same guy lobbying to undermine DC housing protections (SMOA) @chairmanmendelson.com @robertwhitedc.bsky.social @cmfrumin.bsky.social
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Are we really surprised that the root of DC disenfranchisement can be traced back to racism against Black residents? 😒 ICYMI, check out this insightful op-ed in @therootdotcom.bsky.social calling on folks to become @togetherfordc.bsky.social Champions: www.theroot.com/as-america-t...
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All In for DC: A Just Recovery Campaign @justrecoverydc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Corporations and billionaires are choosing profits over democracy. This push from Doordash is just the latest overstep. Join us in the fight to protect our city from outside influences who are attempting to shape our local tax code: actionnetwork.org/petitions/dc...
An image showing two megaphones. Above the megaphones text reading "Corporations and billionaires are choosing profits over democracy" below them is text reading "Join us in the fight to protect our city"
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Inequality.org @inequality.org · 23/06/2026
DC City Council debates over next year's budget have been missing a key proposal: a wealth proceeds tax. Local groups say even a 3% surcharge could net millions to protect social services programs and address the city's racial wealth gap. @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social inequality.org/article/a-dc...
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A DC Wealth Tax Could Provide Relief for Black Residents
Advocates say a surcharge on passive income could help fund critical programs in the District.
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The second budget vote is next Tuesday, and we're looking forward to the chance to connect with our Coalition members and FBC supporters at our annual End of Budget Season Reception. Come join us at the Royal Sands Social Club on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30-8:30pm (1/2)
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The second budget vote is next Tuesday, and we're looking forward to the chance to connect with our Coalition members and FBC supporters at our annual End of Budget Season Reception. Come join us at the Royal Sands Social Club on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30-8:30pm (1/2)
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Fair Budget Coalition FY26 End Of Budget Season Networking & Awards Reception
Together, we’re transforming DC’s budget, policymaking process, and future! As part of the Fair Budget Coalition, you’ve been at the heart of this work—shaping and supporting our FY27 #DCtakescareofit...
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🚨TIME SENSITIVE ACTION🚨 Without exploring progressive revenue raisers, we cannot preserve DC’s safety net. That’s not theoretical — it’s families going hungry, losing healthcare, and being pushed into homelessness or fully out of DC. Tell council to pass a 3% Wealth Proceeds Tax! bit.ly/callfor3
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
We need to push Council beyond their comfort level because these are not comfortable times. Help us pack the room for the first vote to remind them that the people are watching and waiting for them to invest in a budget for care and sustainability! Register here: bit.ly/PackTheVote27 #WeGotUsDC
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Pack the Committee of the Whole (COW) with FBC on May 13!
Come in person to the last COW Budget Hearing to squeeze in one last testimony, to watch and cheer for our members' and community members' testimonies, and to demand the Council invest in a budget for...
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DC Fiscal Policy Institute @dcfpi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Before the first budget vote tomorrow, tell your DC Councilmembers that it is time for a wealth proceeds tax. We need to act now to raise revenue, protect essential services, and make DC’s tax system fairer for everyone. ✉️: actionnetwork.org/letters/dc-c...
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A DC Wealth Tax Would Address Extreme Inequality
The budget in front of the DC Council would invest scarce resources into disproven “trickle-down” tactics at the expense of health care and supports for workers and families.
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Together for DC @togetherfordc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our disenfranchisement is not an accident. @dcvote.bsky.social @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social @dcfpi.bsky.social
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ICYMI: Yesterday, FBC occupied the office of @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social to demand that she re-allocate $89M of proposed funding for MPD to DC's safety net and other critical programs. Will CM Pinto choose to invest in DC? #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
From today’s Care Economy Advocacy Day and Rally: A strong DC starts with investing in the people who care for our families and keep our city running. DC must invest in an economy rooted in care! @dcjwj.bsky.social @dcfpi.bsky.social @wearedcaction.bsky.social
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Thanks to those who stopped by our safety net briefing breakfast at Wilson today, including @cmfrumin.bsky.social @brianneknadeau.bsky.social and (not pictured) @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and CM’s Wendell Felder and Trayon Whitez We must find ways to restore DC’s safety net! #WeGotUsDC
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Olivia Golden @ogolden-policy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Thank you, @togetherfordc.bsky.social ! So grateful to the three co-anchors @dcfpi.bsky.social , @dcvote.bsky.social , and @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social - and to the dozens and dozens of endorsers from national, state, and local endorsers.
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Are you upset about the budget and aren’t sure what to do? Join us for our next in-person gathering of our Power in Action Community Committee (PiACC) where we build sustainable people power, deepen our relationships and expand our political vision. #WeGotUsDC
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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 15/05/2026
DC's #AccessToJustice Initiative faces an 86% cut in the proposed FY27 budget. Last year, these funds helped us reach 1000's of children and families, including Danny. With our support, Danny has an IEP that meets his needs, and his mom credits our work in building confidence for her own advocacy.
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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 13/05/2026
Yesterday we had a rare triple-threat panel at the CFSA budget oversight hearing📝🎤. Children's Law Center represents about half of the children currently in foster care — so we know how important it is that the key programs serving these youth are adequately funded. @cmzparker5.bsky.social
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
FBC is here to pack to COW! (Committee of the Whole) Todays the last day to go on the record before markups begin—our Coalition is coming in with a strong reminder: Tax the wealthy to restore the safety net! #WeGotUs
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🚨 We're hiring 🚨 Our next Deputy Director of People and Operations will set up vital infrastructure to keep FBC’s people-forward vision and mission alive both internally and externally. View the description and apply via the Workable link: bit.ly/FBCPOP26
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Together for DC @togetherfordc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Last night, DC residents showed up and showed out in SE to celebrate our commitment to winning statehood and the launch of our campaign to rally out-of-state allies to join us in the fight. #Together4DC @dcvote.bsky.social @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social @dcfpi.bsky.social
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Budget Oversight hearings are in full swing, and will be ending on May 13 with the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting—help us pack the hearing room! Come, bring a friend, and help us remind Chairman Mendelson if Council doesn’t have us, #WeGotUsDC Register Here: bit.ly/PackTheCOW27
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Councilmember Charles Allen @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Utility bills are out of control & the proposed budget makes it worse by slashing $17M from the fund that helps residents lower bills w/ energy efficiency upgrades, renewables & more. Today, CM Allen joined community groups to protest the cuts & build support to approach this budget differently.
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Oscar of @gnd4dc.bsky.social saying the magic words at today's Green Budget rally: ✨Revenue Raisers✨ We desperately need more $$$ in the budget actually going to programs like the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (SETF)! Join our fight for a budget rooted in care and sustainability: bit.ly/WeGotUsDC
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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
There’s a lot to unpack in the Mayor’s budget proposal but the overall and disturbing theme that comes across clearly is that she has gutted the social safety net while not asking anything of the District’s wealthy residents. More in this week’s Ward 1 Update. brianneknadeau.com/ward-1-updat...
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Ward 1 Update: There's No Plan for That in the Budget - Brianne K. Nadeau
There’s a lot to unpack in the Mayor’s proposed budget for FY27, but the overall and very disturbing theme that comes across clearly is that she has gutted the social safety net while not asking…
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Tax the rich, not the poor, more money for us, less money for war, the workers unite, we settle the score… …It’s May Day, friends, let’s knock down that door 💥 May Day, 2026 | Workers over billionaires every time #WeGotUsDC #MayDay2026
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Big ups to our EOTR councilmembers 💐 Thank you to W7's Wendell Felder and W8's Trayon White for playing our game of safety net Jenga. Our safety net operates like a Jenga tower, and @mayorbowser.dc.gov's final budget proposal threatens to knock it all down... #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
At Fair Budget, we center community as much as possible to ensure that our budget season efforts address root causes informed by how they impact our people— #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Missed it live? Listen to the archived episode on WPFW-FM’s website: wpfwfm.org/radio/progra... Under We the People - April 29, 2026
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Tune in to WPFW-FM at 11 am to hear from our Senior Advocacy Strategist Katharine Landfield about how cuts to essential safety net programs harm DC's residents, particularly the working poor and families. Listen live: wpfwfm.org/radio/ #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🚨New FBC Budget Resource Alert 🚨 We dropped our FY27 Mayor's Budget Report Card today: bit.ly/4eRK93s About the Report: We assessed and graded the Mayor's budget proposal regarding our budget recommendations and the percentage of each that she funded. Spoiler alert: it's rough😵‍💫 #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We’re inviting neighbors, colleagues, and friends to support our broader national solidarity movement we are building across the United States. This campaign is deeply rooted in DC, so we had to bring it to you first! Join us 👉 bit.ly/PartyWithT4DC #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
With primaries quickly approaching (June 16), our 'Civic Power' working group is asking: What priorities do candidates hold, and which are they willing to take action on? Who is willing to rise up and defend DC autonomy? Learn more: fairbudget.org/fair-budget-civic-power-working-group/ #WeGotUsDC
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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 23/04/2026
Trust is built over time. We cannot pull our children’s safe adults from their schools and hope that these clinicians can be rehired down the line – or that they stay in DC’s behavioral health ecosystem at all. @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social @cmzparker5.bsky.social @brianneknadeau.bsky.social
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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 23/04/2026
NEW: Parents, teachers, school leaders & community members call on DC leaders to preserve access to school-based behavioral health & youth crisis response services. The message is clear: We fear our children are going to fall through the cracks of DBH’s plan. childrenslawcenter.org/FY27Letter
"I don't know how I am going to tell my son that he will no longer have his safe adult at school." - Ward 5 parent, regarding her son's school-based clinician
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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Budget oversight hearings begin this morning. Your voice matters as we begin this process. This is your budget, and it should reflect the values and voices of District residents. I encourage you to testify at the upcoming budget oversight hearings. brianneknadeau.com/committee-on...
Committee on Public Works & Operations Budget Oversight hearings schedule
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Critical Exposure @criticalexposure.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
‼️Stop the Permanent Expansion of the Youth Curfew‼️ TOMORROW 🗣️ Tuesday 4/21, DC Council votes on the permanent juvenile curfew. Curfews aren’t prevention; they’re a failure to invest in youth. Call & email DC council & tell them to vote no! Youth need opportunities, not over-policing. 1/13
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join us today, 4/20 from 6-8 pm at UPO HQ (301 Rhode Island Ave NW) for our second in-person PiACC meeting! Our Organizing team will bring new PiACC members up to speed and deepen the work we started together last month. Let's build the infrastructure together to make sure #WeGotUsDC!
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Thanks to those of you we talked do through our tax day canvassing efforts in Columbia Heights and Anacostia! Across the board, it looks like we can agree on keeping DC residents in DC through investments in housing, healthcare, and other safety net programs. If it's up to us, #WeGotUsDC.
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Don't be shy - tap in with FBC: Volunteer for Tax Day canvassing (4/15, 4/16) bit.ly/FBCAprilVolunteer Join our virtual Budget Oversight Testimony Prep (4/22) bit.ly/FBCTestimony-Apr22 #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thank you to those who were able to attend our “Where’s the Budget?”community conversation last night! We’ve got a tough budget season ahead, and we need all the people power we can get! Join FBC you want to help us fight for the budget DC deserves ➡️ fairbudget.org/join #WeGotUsDC #DCBudget
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
So, you heard the Mayor's budget dropped. Now what? We really enjoyed reading this budget breakdown from @dcfpi.bsky.social that helps residents more easily understand DC's complex budget process: dcfpi.org/all/a-reside... #WeGotUsDC
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A Resident’s Guide to the DC Budget | DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Annually updated document from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute explaining DC's budget, the budget process, and how residents can get involved.
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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📅 April 28, 2026 — D.C. Mayoral Candidate Forum UDC Student Center, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW 📅 April 30, 2026 — Congressional Delegate Candidate Forum THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE RSVP at bit.ly/CandidateForumsDC to reserve your seat and be a part of this important event!
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Reminder: We’re holding a community conversation in Anacostia tomorrow night—and we wanna see you there! bit.ly/FBCUnpackingTheBudget #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Exciting update: Late this afternoon we learned that the CFO Glen Lee decided to make most of the budget materials available online, per his original timeline and promise. Congratulations to us for holding CFO Lee accountable! 👏 Check out the materials here: cfo.dc.gov/node/289642 #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Good morning! If you haven't already, please take 5 minutes to tell CFO Lee to release his budget materials by 5 pm today: bit.ly/CFOLee-Apr10 No reasoning, no communication, no care for the impact of his actions on the people doing the REAL work to build a better budget 🤧 #WeGotUsDC
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Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee: Release your budget materials on time!
I just wrote a letter: Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee: Certify DC's contingency list to fund essential social programs!. Write one here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/act-today-tell-cfo-lee-to-release-the-budget-books
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Tell CFO Lee to stick to his deadline and send the budget materials TOMORROW (APRIL 10) by 5 pm: bit.ly/CFOLee-Apr10 Also, let's ask ourselves....is it sustainable to have a CFO that has zero accountability to us, yet causes SO much strife with his "independent" decision making? 🧐 #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Tell CFO Lee to stick to his deadline and send the budget materials TOMORROW (APRIL 10) by 5 pm: bit.ly/CFOLee-Apr10 Also, let's ask ourselves....is it sustainable to have a CFO that has zero accountability to us, yet causes SO much strife with his "independent" decision making? 🧐 #WeGotUsDC
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Fair Budget Coalition @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Send CFO Lee a letter today: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-... There's no public reason for a delay, and it's not fair to the community members, advocates, Council and their staff waiting on him to drop his budget materials. #WeGotUsDC #DCBudget
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