The Washington D.C. Council unanimously passed the Peace DC omnibus plan on July 1, 2025, a legislative package aimed at promoting public safety and sustainable peace in the city. Councilmember Brooke Pinto emphasized the importance of passing the plan without amendments to maintain progress in reducing crime, with support from Mayor Muriel Bowser. Subsequently, the D.C. Council engaged in budget deliberations for the fiscal year 2026, approving a preliminary budget that includes funding for Initiative 82 and ranked-choice voting, while partially funding Initiative 83. The budget, totaling approximately $22 billion, involved compromises such as softened cuts to programs for the city's poorest residents but included significant reductions in healthcare and environmental programs. Mayor Bowser expressed optimism about finalizing a budget that aligns with D.C. values, supports economic growth, and avoids additional tax burdens. Meanwhile, other cities like Austin and Miami-Dade County presented their proposed budgets for 2025-2026, with Miami-Dade's proposal including cuts to senior services and Austin conducting live budget presentations.