D.C. Council Poised to Vote on $3.8 Billion RFK Stadium Deal

Council Chair Phil Mendelson restructured the legislation to allocate up to $950 million in stadium and development revenues for city services and infrastructure. Over 500 residents testified during two days of hearings, with most voicing support and urging job creation, transit upgrades and new green spaces. Commanders owner Josh Harris has pledged at least $2.7 billion in private funding and agreed to assume any cost overruns on the project. The team committed $50 million in community benefits over 30 years, including $20 million for a youth sports complex and $10 million for basic services in Ward 7. The Council is set to take its first vote Friday on the stadium funding, with a final approval vote scheduled for September.