"I am so proud of what we have accomplished so far. Together we will continue to take on our toughest challenges."
Meet Muriel. She's Our Mayor!
Muriel Bowser is a proud fifth generation Washingtonian. Having grown up in North Michigan Park, in the same house where you can still find her dad Joe watching over the neighborhood, Muriel has seen firsthand the many ways the city has changed over the last several decades. Whether by tagging along with her dad to some of the city's first ANC meetings and learning what community activism looks like or by watching her mom navigate the changing healthcare system throughout her nursing career, Muriel was raised to focus on what matters most – working together to build a better DC for us all.
EDUCATION
Together we are all in for our kids.
>> This year, Muriel made the largest investment in public education.
>> Under Muriel's leadership, a teachers contract was negotiated after 5 years without one.
>> Muriel opened the District's first all male high school - Ron Brown College Preparatory High School.
SAFER STRONGER DC
Together we will work to keep our streets safe.
Crime is down in Washington, DC, including violent crime and property crime. Muriel is focused on providing second chances by connecting returning citizens to workforce training and opportunities.
>> As Mayor, Muriel launched the largest deployment of body worn cameras to our police officers - helping increase accountability during community and police encounters.
>> Every resident, business and church that installs a security camera can apply for a rebate through a program Muriel launched during her first term as mayor.
SHARED PROSPERITY
Together we will grow our middle class.
>> This year, Muriel announced a new Infrastructure Academy to train DC residents on good-paying infrastructure jobs.
>> Muriel invested in workforce programs - through the LEAP and Career Connections programs - that put DC residents to work.
>> Muriel expanded the Mayor Marion Barry Summer Youth Leadership Program to 22 - 24 year olds.
DC VALUES
Together we will work to protect and defend our shared values.
Muriel is fighting every day to protect and defend our DC Values. We celebrate our diversity and inclusivity in DC and won’t stand for hate.
>> Muriel invested $1 million in helping our undocumented neighbors access legal help.
>> Muriel led the bid to bring the Gay Games to DC
>> Muriel joined other mayors across the globe to support the Paris climate agreement.
>> Under Muriel's leadership, DC was named the 1st LEED Platinum city in the world.
>> Muriel is fighting to make DC the 51st state.