Charles Allen

The D.C. Council passed the RESALE Act to restrict ticket scalping and protect consumers by capping resold ticket prices at a 10% markup, requiring reseller registration, and imposing fines for violations. The law, introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen, faced adjustments during the legislative process but was ultimately enacted with strong support from local venues, artists, and advocacy groups.

The D.C. Council approved the RESALE Act to cap ticket resales at 10% above face value, require upfront pricing, and license large-scale resellers to combat price gouging. An amendment removed provisions that would have allowed the mayor to regulate fees on primary ticket sellers, addressing concerns about D.C.'s competitiveness in attracting performers.

A D.C. Council hearing on a bill to allow autonomous vehicles in the District featured testimony from rideshare drivers concerned about job loss and disability advocates highlighting independence benefits. The proposed legislation includes permits, safety plans, a 15-cent-per-mile tax, and a workforce fund for displaced drivers, with companies like Waymo and Tesla participating.

The D.C. Council is debating a proposed 10-cent deposit on beverage containers to reduce litter and boost recycling. Supporters, including Councilmembers Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau, argue the bill would incentivize recycling and reduce plastic waste, while opponents like the District of Columbia Beverage Alcohol Wholesalers claim it would burden consumers and businesses with $60 million in annual costs. Small businesses, such as Right Proper Brewing Company, also oppose the bill due to narrow profit margins.

Incumbents Zachary Parker in Ward 5 and Charles Allen in Ward 6 won their D.C. Council primary races with over 70% of the vote. Elissa Silverman led in the special election to complete Kenyan McDuffie’s term, but results remain pending due to ranked choice voting. Other races, including Ward 1 and at-large council seats, are expected to take days to finalize as mail-in ballots are processed.

D.C. voters are using ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 16 Democratic primary, allowing them to rank up to five candidates for each office. Proponents argue it addresses the issue of candidates winning with a small fraction of votes, while critics claim it confuses many voters.

Gloria Ann Nauden is a candidate for the Ward 6 DC Council seat, competing against Michael Murphy and incumbent Charles Allen. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of the D.C. primary and Election 2026.

Michael Murphy is a candidate for the Ward 6 DC Council seat, running against Gloria Ann Nauden and incumbent Charles Allen. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of the D.C. primary and Election 2026.

Buoys named 'Bob' are being used in the Potomac, Anacostia, and Shenandoah rivers to monitor water quality in real time. A new dashboard allows public access to data on temperature, salinity, and pollution. The initiative involves the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions, Xylem Water Solutions, and local advocacy groups.