Muriel Bowser
Some of the key events about Muriel Bowser
- 2004Elected to the Council of the District of Columbia representing Ward 4
- 2008Re-elected to the Council of the District of Columbia
- 2012Chaired the Council's Committee on Economic Development
- 2014Elected as the Mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming the first woman to be re-elected to the office
- 2015Launched the "Homeward DC" plan to end chronic homelessness
- 2015Faced criticism for the city's handling of a major snowstorm that left many streets unplowed
- 2016Implemented a $15 minimum wage in Washington, D.C.
- 2016Received backlash for proposing to use surveillance cameras to combat illegal dumping
- 2017Established the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives
- 2017Criticized for the city's response to an increase in missing persons cases, particularly among African American girls
- 2018Re-elected as Mayor of Washington, D.C. for a second term
- 2018Faced controversy over the mismanagement of DC Public Schools, including inflated graduation rates
- 2019Announced the "Vision Zero" initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries
- 2019Encountered opposition for proposing to redevelop the McMillan Sand Filtration Site, a historic landmark
- 2020Led Washington, D.C.'s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing safety measures and vaccination programs
- 2020Criticized for the police response to Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, D.C.
- 2020Faced backlash for painting "Black Lives Matter" on a street while being accused of not enacting substantial police reforms
- 2021Received criticism for the city's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which was seen as disorganized and inequitable
- 2022Faced controversy over the clearing of homeless encampments in the city
- 2023Criticized for the city's rising crime rates and perceived lack of effective action to address public safety concerns
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