A D.C. lawmaker wants the Verizon Center to be able to install signs on its façade as quickly as possible and wants her colleagues to pass emergency legislation to clear the way.

In a memorandum sent Thursday, Ward 7 Councilwoman Yvette Alexander said she plans to move legislation next week that could allow the arena to install new signs by October.

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