DMV now leading the country in job losses, by a mile

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Anonymous wrote:Well, it was bound to happen. But this is just a taste. Once the debt becomes the driving economic anchor around this country, the DC area will become a permanent laggard. Unless it starts now to become a private sector oriented economy. But it's so easy to just lay back and wait for that sweet, sweet gov money.

Just another two years. Just another two years.

What? How about these losers running for mayor step up to the plate and come up with some plans to fix this mess now? Maybe show some leadership?

+1 we have real problems and need do-ers who are creative. They especially need to see their role to help people with job loss and affordability

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Anonymous wrote:The Bureau of Labor Statistics says we lost 103,900 jobs in the past year. Maybe this is something the mayoral candidates should address?

https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2026/washington-dc-metropolitan-area-lost-103900-jobs-from-january-2025-to-january-2026.htm

How exactly is a mayor going to improve this? Be realistic

Is this a real question? How about by not being incredibly hostile to businesses? That would be a good place to start.

Mayors have such limited ability to deal with the macro issues that are impacting jobs. Being "less hostile" to business is going to have negligible impacts, if any.

Are you dumb or just insane?

Really don't think you know who the world works.

DC leads the country in job losses. If this was happening in any other city, it would be a five alarm fire.

Other cities aren't beholden to the whims of the federal executive branch.

Other cities have politicians who actually try to make their economies better.

Please explain in detail how one would do that in DC? And if your answer is "be less hostile to business" then you're not being serious at all.

AI has some specific suggestions:

Market-Oriented Reforms

Reduce Reliance on Federal Government: D.C. should aim to diversify its economy by decreasing dependence on federal contracts and jobs. This can help stabilize the local economy against federal budget fluctuations.

Lower Costs: Implementing policies that reduce operational costs for businesses, such as tax incentives or streamlined regulations, can make D.C. a more attractive place for companies to set up and grow.

Support for Small Businesses

Enhance Resources: Providing better access to funding, mentorship, and training programs for small businesses can foster a more vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Simplify Regulations: Reviewing and refining business regulations to ensure they are not overly burdensome can help small businesses thrive.

Foster Innovation-Driven Growth

Encourage Startups: Creating incubators and accelerators can support new business ventures, particularly in technology and innovation sectors.

Invest in Infrastructure: Improving transportation and digital infrastructure can enhance business operations and attract new companies to the area.

Lol. Business in America is a zero sum game. Where are we going to poach these other industries from, exactly?

A zero sum game? WTF? You think jobs are like friggin bitcoin and there's only so many that can be made?

DP. It’s both and DC is failing at both. California is making an unforced error with a wealth tax and instead of offering a safe haven, our council just says “hold my beer” while we drive our own businesses out. We have a highly trained workforce that should be attractive to companies fleeing elsewhere. But, yeah, DC policies fail as an incubator for new businesses also.

this. Also tons of empty commercial RE on a very nice urban grid with great public transit already in place in DC proper. All we need is incentives

JLG said the other day she's going to raise taxes on businesses. More disincentives.

To get the same revenue out of fewer businesses, you need to raise taxes.

JLG should encourage tourism by raising the hotel tax. That money could be used to promote Dac as a tourism destination in case there are people that don't know about Washington DC. Surely there are untapped tourism markets.