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.