by Shaian Jordan and Nyla Phillips
As D.C. residents headed to the polls on Election Day, voters at Dunbar Senior High School shared concerns about public safety, the presence of National Guard troops and the rising cost of living. Although the District has operated under home rule since 1973, Congress retains authority over local legislation. Howard University News Service reporters Nyla Phillips and Shaian Jordan spoke with voters about the local and federal decisions affecting their communities.
D.C. Voters Weigh Federal Oversight, Public Safety and Rising Living Costs
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