WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a sweeping package of 23 bills Monday morning aimed at expanding economic opportunities, improving youth development programs and supporting local businesses in the District.
According to Pinto, the “Prosper DC Plan” builds on Pinto’s earlier public safety-focused initiatives — Peace DC and Secure DC — by addressing what she calls the economic and opportunity gaps that contribute to instability for many residents.
The plan includes measures to improve job access, reduce barriers for entrepreneurs, expand youth programming and make housing more affordable…