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Council expands home‑purchase assistance to include transit workers, despite some opposition
Summary
The Council approved Bill 206‑698 to extend Employer Assisted Housing Program benefits to transit workers (Metrobus, Metrorail, MetroAccess, D.C. Streetcar). Supporters argued it promotes workforce retention and fairness; some members opposed including WMATA employees because they are not District government employees.
The D.C. Council on Tuesday approved legislation (Bill 206‑698) to expand the Employer Assisted Housing Program (EHAP) to include public transit workers, extending home‑purchase assistance to Metro operators and maintenance staff.
Councilmember Robert White, speaking in support, said the bill applies the same logic used for other workers the District already supports and…
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