DC Police Union hits Janeese Lewis George over proposal to leverage pension funds for housing push

Published May 19, 2026 3:51pm ET | Updated June 18, 2026 9:43am ET



Washington, D.C.’s police union hit mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George over her policy proposal to leverage pension funds to help build more affordable housing in the city.

The union’s statement followed Monday night’s mayoral debate between councilwoman Lewis George, councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and fellow candidate Gary Goodweather, hosted by Fox 5. Lewis George, a front-runner in the race alongside McDuffie, laid out her proposal to build more housing in D.C. despite high interest rates and local regulations.

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