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Council member withdraws DPR reprogramming disapproval after negotiations; funding questions remain
Summary
Council Member Trayon White filed a disapproval resolution to block a DPR reprogramming that would shift funds from Anacostia Pool and Congress Heights to a Southeast Tennis and Learning Center; after extended debate about legality and net-zero allocations and signs that the mayor would restore funding, the sponsor withdrew the measure.
Council Member Trayon White filed a disapproval resolution aimed at blocking a Department of Parks and Recreation reprogramming request that would redirect funds from pool and recreation projects to a new Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. He argued the reprogramming was politically motivated and would harm Ward 8 priorities.
Members questioned whether the reprogramming was legally permissible given net-zero enhancement allocations, and the chair and other members noted the budget office had explained limitations on reprogramming council enhancements without mayoral explanation. The chair also said the mayor had written that funding could be restored, and several members urged using the two-week window before the Dec. 16 meeting to find solutions. In good faith, Council Member Trayon White withdrew the measure to continue negotiations.
