Overview

• The Council opened the first of two public hearings on the domed RFK stadium proposal, with sessions running into the night.
• Council Chair Phil Mendelson reworked the funding split to redirect up to $950 million in stadium and development revenues back to the District.
• More than 500 residents registered to testify on Tuesday, with Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders representatives slated for Wednesday's session.
• Council members will vote on the stadium funding bill this Friday, followed by a second vote in September.
• Commanders owner Josh Harris has pledged at least $2.7 billion in private investment toward the $3.8 billion project.