The July 4 “Salute To America” in Washington, DC has depleted the city’s fund used to guard against terrorist threats at large events, according to a letter sent to President Donald Trump
claims the President’s event, praised for its focus on the nation’s greatness and saluting the armed services, cost the city fund $1.7 million. She also noted that the city has not received funds for $7.3 million in expenses incurred from the 2017 inauguration.
Bowser, a Democrat, claimed the city would run at a $6 million deficit by September without those reimbursements. The letter was leaked to media on Tuesday. It was unclear if the deficit meant that no more protections would be afforded, or if the city would engage in deficit spending while seeking federal reimbursement. covers public safety at events, offering support for the Secret Service.
The mayor and city council in Washington, DC set local taxes and a budget, which must be approved by the Congress. The city government has in the past been criticized for waste and mismanagement of funds, and the high number of tax-exempt properties creates an annual structural deficit that can run as high as $1 billion. Congress typically adds appropriations to the city’s budget to cover certain items.
NEW: In letter to President Trump, DC Mayor Bowser says his military-style July 4th parade drained a special city fund designed to help pay for extra security and anti-terrorism measures during large events in the nation's capital.
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