DC Council Considers Legal Action Against Mayor Bowser Over SNAP Benefit Dispute

The D.C. Council is considering legal action against Mayor Muriel Bowser for not implementing an approved increase in SNAP benefits due to budget concerns. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has prepared a resolution to authorize a lawsuit, citing the Mayor's decision as a violation of the Council's legislative authority. The increase would have temporarily raised SNAP benefits to $39.6 million. Despite the Mayor's office citing fiscal responsibility, the Council and public advocates are pushing for the approved funds to be disbursed, with protests already occurring.