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@mayorvincegray

Vince Gray is a native Washingtonian, a longtime public official and community leader.

Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2011

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    Apr 7
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    Apr 4

    I will thoroughly review the mayor's request for more police. It's important that we also fund programs to address the root causes of crime and create opportunities for young Black residents. We can do both. (2/2)

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    Apr 4

    Today's article on the mayor's budget request included a reference to an OpEd I wrote in 2016 in which I detailed several measures to improve public safety. Here is that Oped: (1/2)

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    Apr 4

    I'm deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Bruce Johnson. We were all served and uplifted by Bruce's integrity and caring, not just as a journalist, but as a leader in our community. Rest in Power, Bruce.

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    Mar 9

    Tune in for a rebroadcast 2018 interview with anecdotes from the early life of , like the racist reactions he got when rushing frats at George Washington University, & his dreams of playing professional baseball. Listen now: & 96.3FM HD4

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    "I can't believe it took them two years to get the 'Commanders'" on the new moniker for the Washington Football team.

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    Jan 18

    Happening now, Additional Legislative meeting. Glad to be back!

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    Jan 10

    Tune in now for a rebroadcast 2018 interview with at or 96.3FM HD4. We take a really deep dive on early childhood education. If that's your passion (and how could it not be, it's essential!), tune in immediately!

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    Jan 8

    First, full-service grocery store in the ward in more than a decade! Many thanks to our ANCs, Ward 7 Economic Development Advisory Council and community leaders for fighting with me to fund the East End Grocery Store Act! - We did it!

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    Jan 3

    Todays operating schedule…stay safe!

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    24 Dec 2021

    What's that flying over the National Mall? It's Santa and his reindeer! Children in Washington D.C. should get to sleep so Santa can deliver their presents.

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    17 Nov 2021

    Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray wrote to DC Health questioning its hiring of Philadelphia's ex-health commissioner, who ordered the destruction of 1985 MOVE bombing victims' remains: “I am concerned about what appears to be a lack of racial sensitivity"

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    18 Sep 2021
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    20 Aug 2021
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  15. "It shouldn’t have to take a disaster like this to bring additional attention to the needs of Ward 7 that we've talked about.: --Vince Gray

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  16. We are very fortunate that the tragedy on 295 did not result in any fatalities. It is imperative that we understand how this disaster occurred and implement all precautions to ensure that something like this never happens again. Lives could have been lost.

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    27 May 2021
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    4 Jun 2021

    UNEMPLOYED BUT COVERED: Ross testifies that helped him save thousands after losing his job. Chairman offers his best wishes and support for his job search. Both are thankful for DCHBX and the Affordable Care Act.

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  20. "This and other vital projects in the ward will have a catalytic effect on increasing neighborhood amenities and creating new jobs for Ward 7 residents." --VinceGray

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