Mike, you sound like a history book.. when we was yoots DC was governed by an appointed Commissioner.. then an appointed Mayor.. and now an elected Mayor..

They are our whacky neighbor.. they are whacky, not bad people..

Some crazy stories about local “traditions “ because Congress made the rules..

Phone service.. we used to have local seven digit dialing anywhere inside the beltway, across state lines.. was a nightmare for C&P Telephone (Bell Company).. all Virginia (DC calling) exchanges could not be reused in Maryland .. DC exchanges couldn’t be reused in Maryland or Virginia.. when area codes began so split the duplication was only between 703-301-202.. all because congressmen lived out in MD & VA burbs and wanted to be able to call work/home..

Taxi fares.. for another time..