Sebastian Roa's Colleagues at Muriel Bowser
Anthony Mitchell
Executive Office of the Mayor | Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services
Claudia Alarco
Associate Director of Communications - Executive Office of the Mayor
Jenny Kessler
Associate Director, Office of Policy, Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Muriel Bowser
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ayor-Elect Muriel Bowser brings a pragmatic, hands-on approach to finding solutions to address the needs of residents in Washington DC. A fifth-generation Washingtonian, she was elected the city's next mayor on November 4, 2014, becoming only the second woman in DC history to hold the position.The Mayor-Elect was first elected to the DC Council in a special election in 2007, re-elected in 2008, and again in 2012. Each time, residents supported the Mayor-Elect's ambitious agenda focused on open and ethical government, rebuilding quality neighborhoods, and transforming our schools and commercial corridors.During Mayor-Elect Bowser's tenure as Councilmember, the population of Ward 4 has grown, quality school choices and public spaces have increased, and hundreds of units of housing have been created. Dozens of new stores, restaurants, and small businesses have opened and violent crime has plummeted.The Mayor-Elect's tireless efforts have been heralded by the Washington Post editorial board, which wrote: "Smart, hardworking and independent-minded, Ms. Bowser has shown herself to be an effective advocate for the interests of her demanding ward and a leading voice for education reform and good government."Mayor-Elect Bowser began her service in DC elected office as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for her Riggs Park neighborhood, and continues to be an active member of Lamond Riggs Citizens Association. Mayor-Elect Bowser earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Chatham College and a Master's degree in Public Policy from American University.