 Washington Nationals: Excitement, Opportunity, and Revitalized Neighborhoods
DC residents have come forward to voice their support for the new baseball stadium. Read their public comments and testimony delivered to the DC Council by selecting a link below. Check this page often for additional public comments.
December 19 letter* (7.5 MB) from Mayor Williams to Councilmember Ambrose with the development and economic impact analysis for the Anacostia Waterfront ballpark site
December 19 letter* (4.2 MB) from Mayor Williams to Councilmember Schwartz responding to questions on the stadium lease
December 16 letter* from Mayor Williams to Councilmember Patterson responding to questions on the stadium lease and related issues
"Now that baseball is here, I am pleased to report that the participation of youth in baseball is growing...The benefits of baseball returning to the District are only beginning."
"South Capitol Street offers the city and private developers the opportunity to build a neighborhood around the stadium all can enjoy and visit on a frequent basis."
"Will we embrace the vision that is taking root along the Anacostia Waterfront where we have a unique opportunity to create something truly special and something we, the region and the nation can be proud of?"
"An historic opportunity to help DC girls and boys and neighborhoods in need is at hand. Let's grab that opportunity."
"Don't let cynicism spoil the magic of baseball's return to the District."
"I look at the emergence of a new stadium and the surrounding area as something which will help us have more money for the repair and revitalization of the school system."
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