Mayor Bowser: “When the time is right, the fencing around the White House and U.S. Capitol, just like the plywood we’ve seen on our businesses for too long, will be taken down.”

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From Mayor Bowser:

“Based on conversations with federal partners, there are some potentially volatile events upcoming that will require extra security. Fencing and the presence of troops will be a part of that. But we will not accept extra troops or permanent fencing as a long-term fixture in DC.

When the time is right, the fencing around the White House and U.S. Capitol, just like the plywood we’ve seen on our businesses for too long, will be taken down.

We look forward to working with Congresswoman Norton on not only ensuring continued public access to the Capitol, but also preventing any proposed security installations from intruding into our local neighborhoods.”

I'd like to thank the tens of thousands of non-DC citizens that showed up – armed, uninvited, and unmasked – for now depriving us of one of our most treasured public spaces.

We hope your little faux-coup time was worth it. @PoPville @theHillisHome https://t.co/UanRI4bAM4

— m@ 😷 (@mattschaar) January 28, 2021