She’s the first African‑American woman to be elected to three four-year mayoral terms in Washington DC.
A Few Accomplishments
🏠 Housing & Homelessness
Built 36,000+ new homes (ahead of schedule).
Cut family homelessness by 61%.
Invested $1B+ in affordable housing—nation’s highest per capita.
📚 Education
Boosted DC to fastest-improving urban school district.
Increased per-student funding by 12.4%.
Expanded access to tutoring, early learning, and free internet.
🏥 Infrastructure & Health
Opened Cedar Hill Medical Center in Ward 8.
Delivered Audi Field, Entertainment & Sports Arena, and Capital One Arena renovation.
Leading $3B Commanders stadium project at RFK site.
👮 Public Safety
Citywide body camera program.
Launched Real-Time Crime Center.
Oversaw major violent crime drop in 2025 with federal coordination.
⚖️ Racial Equity & Statehood
Created Black Lives Matter Plaza.
Formed Racial Equity Office and pushed for DC statehood.
🛑 Crisis Leadership
Managed COVID-19, Jan 6, and public protests.
Maintained AAA credit rating and strong city finances.