Dyana N.M. Forester

Ddeclared candidate· Didn't advance

Past president of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO.

Positions

Where they stand

5 of 6 stated

Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Statehood advocate; pledges to defend DC autonomy, push back against federal overreach, and keep the fight for congressional representation alive. [Campaign site — Policy Priorities ↗]
Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Backs local MPD hiring, de-escalation and mental-health crisis training, sustained violence-prevention investment, and strong police oversight. [Campaign site — Policy Priorities ↗]
Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Strengthen TOPA, expand deeply affordable housing options, and protect tenants and workers from being priced out. [Campaign site — Policy Priorities ↗]
Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Says the budget must be balanced in a way true to DC values that puts working families first. [51st voter guide ↗]
SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Champion the community-schools model with wraparound supports across all eight wards and needs-based DCPS funding. [Campaign site — Policy Priorities ↗]

No stated position yet on: Transportation.

Coverage

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