Council to probe city grass-cutting contracts

The D.C. Council spent a good deal of time Tuesday morning haggling over a Washington Post editorial that raised questions about how the city’s administration “conducts its business.” The editorial board insinuated that a city grass cutting contract for two wards awarded to Community Bridge Inc. — despite higher prices — was a political favor from Mayor Vincent Gray.

Ward 3 Councilwoman Mary Cheh, chairwoman of the transportation and public works committee, announed plans to hold a hearing on the allegations. Ward 4 Councilwoman Muriel Bowser jumped in, saying her government operations committee should also have jurisdiction and the two agreed to hold a joint hearing Friday at 11 a.m.