Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.
Aaron is a Ward 3 resident and proud parent of two D.C. natives. He's worked in health policy for two decades and cares deeply about D.C.'s public schools.
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