Muriel Bowser Reflects on City Growth, Safety, and D.C.’s Future

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Cheryl Jackson in studio to discuss her time leading Washington, D.C., highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and projects that shaped the city.

Bowser reflected on her administration’s focus on citywide development and investment, including the opening of a new hospital in Ward 8, transforming family homeless shelters, and creating housing opportunities through major initiatives like the St. Elizabeths campus revitalization. She emphasized that these projects represent significant investment in communities that had long been overlooked.

The mayor also discussed leading the city through the COVID-19 pandemic, praising D.C.’s public health professionals and scientists for their critical role in saving lives. Bowser said staying grounded through difficult moments was made possible by her team, her faith, and her daughter, Miranda.

Sports and community engagement were also central to her leadership, from supporting local teams to investing in practice facilities and neighborhood projects that fostered growth and opportunity.

Looking ahead, Bowser said she hopes her legacy reflects leadership in housing, public safety, education, and community development. She expressed confidence that the city’s strong teams and leaders will continue building on these foundations, ensuring Washington, D.C., remains a place where people can thrive and communities can grow.