2026 races Mayor Gary Goodweather

Gary Goodweather

Ddeclared candidate· Didn't advance

First-time DC candidate; real-estate developer and Army veteran.

Positions

Where they stand

6 of 6 stated

Statehood & Federal PressureDC autonomy, Home Rule, response to federal overrides
Pursue statehood through every available pathway and advance 'Super Home Rule' reforms to protect DC from congressional interference. [Campaign site — Policy & Plans ↗]
Public Safety & JusticeSecure DC, civilian review, federalized MPD response
Fully staff MPD, fix the 911 system, deploy community policing, and expand youth mentorship programs. [Campaign site — Issues ↗]
Housing & EvictionsRent freeze ballot, TOPA reform, construction targets
Build 50,000 homes by 2032 with 36,000 affordable; guarantee 20-day by-right permit approval; replace TOPA with cooperative-conversion and tenant-ownership programs. [Campaign site — Housing ↗]
Budget, Taxes & Federal WorkforceFY27 shortfall, federal workforce loss, tax decisions
Pledges line-by-line agency budget reviews and permitting reform; says a balanced budget denies the federal government an excuse to intervene. [Hill Rag — mayoral forum ↗]
TransportationCamera enforcement, WMATA funding, traffic deaths
Eliminate Metro fares for DC residents ('Fare Free DC'), paired with investments in service reliability, frequency, and extended hours. [Campaign site — Policy & Plans ↗]
SchoolsDCPS vs. charters, OSSE oversight, federal K-12 funding
Every child reading by third grade, universal dyslexia screening, chronic absenteeism below 25%, and an Advanced Technical Center in every ward. [Campaign site — Policy & Plans ↗]

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