POLL - DC voters- What should DC Council do about tipped minimum wage/tip credit/I-82? Status quo: $12/hr in July, $14 July 26, $18ish in July 27 (no tip credit) Repeal: $5.95/hr in Oct, will be 1/3 of full minimum wage going forward Freeze: at $12/hr indefinitely/long period

We’re seeing the real impact of Initiative 82 play out across DC—closures, cut hours, lost tips. This isn’t sustainable. Appreciate @wbjournal for covering this. bizjournals.com/washington/new…

Restaurants and small businesses in the DMV and across the country have been stuck paying outrageous #swipefees thanks to Visa/MasterCard. It's time to pass the #CCCA to inject competition, reduce fees and lower costs for small businesses and consumers. thewellnews.com/opinions/the-r…

Since Initiative 82’s implementation, tipped workers have lost $11.8 million in earnings. Median weekly pay is down 5%, with lower-earning workers losing up to 14%. This policy is hurting those it aimed to help. minimumwage.com/2025/05/new-da…

This time, many attendees expressed excitement about the potential economic and community impact of the nearly $3 billion proposal. wusa9.com/article/news/i…

Supporting our local restaurants and workers is vital. Repealing Initiative 82 is a step towards ensuring the sustainability of D.C.’s vibrant dining culture. Thank you Mayor Muriel Bowser! We urge the Council to support this effort.

“We have to choose a path to grow our economy and not overcharge our residents and businesses.” #Repeal82

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Budget director for Council of DC really bungled this analysis on #Initiative82 impacts, particularly the regional comparisons. The District's job declines post-82 are nearly four times larger than surrounding counties. 🧵⬇️

Another DC gem gone. Beuchert’s Saloon announces its closure after years of serving Capitol Hill. So many challenges facing restaurants—but Initiative 82 is one the Council can do something about. Tomorrow’s vote to pause the July 1 increase matters. Do the right thing DC.

We urge the Council of DC to pass today’s vitally important emergency legislation to delay Initiative 82's scheduled July increase to the tipped minimum wage. #saveDCrestaurants Full Statement: tinyurl.com/mucc44p5

Amazing to see a supermajority of Council Members listen to the workers who have been most intimately impacted by i82. Here’s hoping the pause becomes a freeze! #FreezeTheWage #Repeal82

Hey The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi Tom Sherwood Alex Koma, in 2024 17 states and 3 municipalities had legislation or ballot challenges to eliminate the tipped credit. They all failed to pass. DC is an outlier. We support Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to #Repeali82.

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Another ‘Canary-in-the-Coal-Mine’ Warning for the DC Council as Members Consider Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Proposal to #Repeal82: After More than Three Decades, DC Restaurant Georgia Brown’s to Close, Citing #Initiative82 Elimination of the Tip Credit >Washington Business Journal: bizjournals.com/washington/new…