He’s partnered with residents across the city to enact paid family leave and minimum wage increases, create more affordable housing, and strive for equitable education. He called for lawmakers to look more at "best practices" across the country when considering legislation. Dylan Fine September 17, 2020 WASHINGTON DC -- DC Voters for Animals has announced support for Ed Lazere in the election for DC Council. September 8, 2020. The full Council should take over the Finance Committee’s tax policy role, since revenue decisions affect the ability to fund Council-wide priorities. Ed Lazere In 2000, the District established two new fiscal reserves, an "emergency reserve" and a "contingency reserve," as required by Congress in that year's appropriations legislation. [3], Lazere has been a regular advocate on DC's annual budget. WASHINGTON — A newly formed group calling itself "Protect Black Women" staged a 25-minute protest outside the home of D.C. Council At-Large candidate Ed Lazere Wednesday night. In 2018, he announced his candidacy for Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia. • Ed Lazere. Compare The Candidates Ed Lazere edfordc.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Ed Lazere is the founding Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, which he ran for 20 years. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute (DCFPI) announced today that Ed Lazere is stepping down as Executive Director, effective immediately. Amidst 26 candidates campaigning to fill two At Large seats, Lazere stands out in his knowledge of and background in the spectrum of animal policies. A newly formed group calling itself "Protect Black Women" staged a 25-minute protest outside the home of D.C. Council At-Large candidate Ed Lazere Wednesday night. While the near-final FY 2020 budget includes a number of increases for programs that work towards a more equitable DC… [6], In 2003, Lazere worked with DC Councilmember Jack Evans legislation to close corporate loopholes in the city's tax code. Sierra Club volunteers getting ready to canvass for DC Council candidate Ed Lazere. The official Facebook page for DC Council At-Large Candidate Ed Lazere. [1], Lazere resides in Brookland, where he has lived for 20 years. [3], Lazere was an inaugural staff member of DCFPI, which he joined in 2001 and has led since its inception. He has served on other non-profit boards. [1], Among his policy proposals, Lazere wants the DC Government to increase its research capacity. [2], Lazere attended Harvard and later earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Maryland. Jacquelyn L. Lendsey, a seasoned nonprofit executive, has been hired as Interim Director while the Board of Directors undertakes a comprehensive search for a new leader to guide DCFPI into the future. Ed Lazere (born 1964/1965) is an American policy analyst, advocacy leader, and longtime director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, a progressive think tank. In 2004, Lazere and DCFPI lost the fight and Nationals Park was built as one of the most heavily publicly financed stadiums in the country. By Ed Lazere • October 23, 2019 On Wednesday, November 6, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority wants to give you a sneak peek at their proposed budget … Later that same year, Lazere supported of the mayor's proposal for temporary tax increase for D.C. residents earning more than $100,000, a move Evans opposed. Previously, he held positions at Higher Achievement, an education advocacy group, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a progressive think-tank with a national scope. [4][1], Following the end of the Control Board, which oversaw DC finances with a congressional mandate, Lazere's involvement was the only counterbalance outside the regular checks and balances built into D.C.'s budget system. Among his progressive proposals are not dedicating a percentage of future revenue to fund capital projects, asking DC's universities to pay some kind of payment in lieu of taxes, taxing all new commercial property refinancings, and increasing the floor on property taxes. Ed Lazere, the longtime head of an active, left-leaning local think tank, is seeking a citywide D.C. Council seat in the general election this year, he announced Tuesday. In 2018, he announced his candidacy for Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia. The budget will grow 3 percent per student, yet average DCPS teacher costs are rising over 4 percent, meaning resources won’t be enough system-wide to maintain staffing and services. In this role, Lazere lead research and advocacy on issues of economic and racial inequality in DC. DC Action for Children Voter Guide: Learn where At-Large Council candidates stand on issues facing children, youth, and families before casting your vote. 2 talking about this. [4], In 2018, Lazere took leave from the DCFPI to run for Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, opposing incumbent Phil Mendelson. By preparing timely analyses that are used by policy makers, the media, and the public, DCFPI seeks to inform public debates on budget and tax issues and to ensure that the needs of lower-income residents are considered in those debates. Ed Lazere Systemic racism has resulted in enormous inequities in income and wealth between Black and white D.C. residents. He has a wife and two sons, who attended DC Public Schools. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute conducts research and public education on budget and tax issues in the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and moderate-income residents. Ed Lazere (born 1964/1965)[1] is an American policy analyst, advocacy leader, and longtime director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, a progressive think tank. Lazere also serves on the board of directors of a number of local non-profits, including the Children’s Law Center, the Consumer Health Foundation, the DC Primary Care Association, and Temple Micah. When the DC government gave $75 million in Tax increment financing to support the construction of Gallery Place, Lazere insisted that the land, some of the most valuable in the city, would have been developed regardless. Ed Lazere is one of DC’s leading champions for racial and economic justice in public policy. He said that the reason for his campaign was because DC was not responding forcefully enough to inequality that has allowed homelessness to increase and affordable housing to diminish despite a period of economic expansion. Contact: Katie Barrows, NPEU, kbarrows@npeu.org, 360-624-6936 WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2020 - The Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU) has issued endorsements ahead of the November 3rd general election for local races in the District of Columbia, endorsing Ed Lazere for at-large DC Council and Mysiki Valentine in the at-large race for the State Board of Education. Ed Lazere set down roots here in DC more than 30 years ago, with his wife and two kids, and has dedicated himself to building up and supporting the city he loves - a progressive community that stands up for its values, from LGBTQ rights to universal pre-kindergarten to a $15 minimum wage.