Mayoral Office Harassment Scandal, GOP's Traffic Meddling, and Swimply Drama
In this week’s roundup, Cuynet Dil from Axios DC and City Cast contributor Dan Reed are here to chat about the latest in the troubling saga of John Falcicchio, the top mayoral aide who abruptly left his job this spring. Plus, House Republicans have unveiled a draft budget bill that includes a bunch of riders that would change how we drive, go to the doctor, and regulate cannabis sales. And Montgomery County is up in arms over an app that allows people to rent private pools.
Check out this local reporting that informed our chat:
- Cuneyt Dil has reported extensively on the Falcicchio investigation
- Check out Martin Austermuhle’s piece about the GOP draft spending bill
- The Washington Post has covered the Swimply drama in Montgomery County
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