Washington, D.C., is once again at a crossroads.
Two decades ago, as mayor, I fought to bring Major League Baseball back to the nation’s capital. The effort to build Nationals Park and return a team to D.C. didn’t just spark debate — it faced outright opposition. The D.C. Council initially rejected the deal, and it took multiple rounds of hard-fought votes to pass it. But today, no one doubts the transformative power of that decision. The ballpark spurred billions in private investment, generated thousands of jobs, and created a thriving new neighborhood on the Anacostia Riverfront.
Now, we have another historic opportunity — this time, at the RFK site — to bring the Washington Commanders home and create a new, world-class NFL stadium for our city. And just like before, the stakes go far beyond sports. Early indicators point to what many of us already believe: A new stadium at RFK will be an economic boon for the District. It will generate good-paying jobs, attract private capital,…
