Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Travels to Las Vegas After Masters Taxpayer-Funded Trip – US News

The Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, is embarking on a three-day business trip to Las Vegas to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference. This comes shortly after facing scrutiny for a taxpayer-funded trip to the Masters Golf tournament. The purpose of the trip is to attract retail to the District of Columbia and promote economic development. Bowser will be joined by 14 other elected officials and staff members, with goals including expanding the DC brand as a business environment, generating business leads, and promoting retail opportunities in the city. The trip follows controversy over transparency regarding the Mayor’s previous trip to the Masters Tournament. Bowser defended the taxpayer-funded trips, emphasizing the importance of promoting the District as the “sports capital.” Fox News has reached out to Bowser’s office and other council members for comment. Read more about this story at the link provided.