Yesterday DC Mayor Vincent Gray caved in to pressure by Big Business and vetoed the Large Retailer Accountability Act. We are not surprised but yet we are very angry and disappointed. Let’s focus our energies on making sure we get the 9th vote we need to override the Mayor’s spineless veto.
The final step for the campaign is focused on getting the 9th vote from Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Council member who theoretically supports a living wage bill and is running for mayor. There are three things that people can do to help move Tommy Wells to vote for the interests of the people of DC and not for Big Business.
- Call Tommy Wells and get others to do the same. 888-264-6154 Tell him to support the living wage bill and vote to override the veto.
- Attend Tommy Wells’ Town Hall meeting scheduled for this Sunday at 2:00 pm. The event is to focused on public safety but we’ll respectfully insist that he publicly address his position on the LRAA before the override vote on Tuesday, September 17th.
When: Sunday, September 15 | 2:00 pm
Where: Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
And finally,
- Attend rally and press conference on the date of the Council override vote and show your support!
When: Tuesday, September 17 | Noon
Where: At the steps of the Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.
Cross-posted with permission from the AFL-CIO.
