VOTE LOCAL DC - Vote Local DC is an initiative started by native Washingtonians Jacob and Matthew Clark. For too many years, younger voters have not been much involved in elections and politics in the District of Columbia. Most young voters are not even familiar with the political process or the candidates and this often discourages younger DC residents from voting. These young community organizers want to connect other young people with the candidates who are running for office in 2018.

This week our guest is Charles J. Moreland, the first elected United States Representative from D.C. for the District. We will be discussing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's new statehood plan to put a referendum on the November Ballot to ask the people of the District of Columbia if they support statehood for DC.  She serves as Washington, DC’s seventh elected Mayor.  Sworn in on January 2, 2015, she pledged to bring a fresh start to the District of Columbia, create pathways to the middle class for residents, and foster a culture of inclusion, transparency and action.