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At least seven lawmakers are needed for Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s RFK stadium deal with the team to proceed.
On Tuesday, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) introduced a stand-alone RFK Stadium bill identical to Bowser’s proposal, which he said would allow the council to “complete its due diligence” and hold a public hearing. The council is also awaiting a financial analysis on the impact of various tax abatements offered to the Commanders as part of the deal, which it expects by mid-July.
Mendelson said that he would plan to hold a vote on the proposed deal “as soon as possible” after a public hearing, which his staff said would be held July 29 for the public and on July 30 for the team and government officials.
“No one should infer from the introduction of this bill that funding in the Mayor’s proposed budget for the Washington Commanders Football Team is in jeopardy,” Mendelson wrote in a statement accompanying the bill, noting that capital funds for the stadium remain in the budget expected to be approved in July.
All but one council member have either committed to supporting the stadium development with public investment or are contemplating specific changes to the terms that would get them to a yes vote. Here are the conditions, requests or concerns that lawmakers are raising before they vote on the deal.
Some council members count themselves among the more enthusiastic supporters of the stadium — but even [four] lawmakers who say they will vote yes have additional requests.
3 council members
Numerous lawmakers have framed the mayor’s proposed terms as a bad deal for taxpayers that needs improvement, whether seeking less taxpayer investment or greater revenue from the development. [These three council members] are also signatories of the project labor agreement letter.
[Brianne K.] Nadeau said she firmly opposes a stadium. “If we don’t spend any local dollars, I would consider it,” she said. “I’m not sure we need to vote on it.”
In OTAs, Sinnott showed off improved timing with quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is also entering his second year and already has full command of the offense. Sinnott was used in a variety of alignments; in-line, H-back, and occasionally split out wide and made several standout plays in 7-on-7 and red zone drills. His ability to quickly turn upfield after the catch and find soft spots in zone coverage was particularly noticeable.
Sinnott appears more confident and fluid in his movements. His route running looks sharper, and he’s no longer second-guessing his...
