OCTFME lists programming gains and awards while flagging long‑term cable revenue declines
Director Latoya Foster highlighted OCTFME programs, Emmy nominations, local programming and partnerships; the agency fiscal officer warned that cable/franchise revenue has declined year over year and projects a continuing downward trend, creating a structural budget risk.
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Director Latoya Foster told the committee that OCTFME continued to deliver programming across three DC public, educational and government channels, DC radio, and digital outlets, highlighting original series, partnerships and awards. She cited FY25 production metrics (nearly 200 mayoral press conferences covered; over 1,215 hours of hearings, meetings and briefings televised) and said the agency supported 66 Go Go events via the Go Go Fund and managed film permitting and the Film Rebate Fund.
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