Marion Barry on one of his colleague’s popularity:  “Michael Brown is not that popular, but he is not unpopular either.” [Post]

Jack Evans wants to end council approval of contracts, which he calls “the crux of the problem.” [Times Examiner]

Homeless residents give Jim Graham and Brown earfuls. “Council members, man, they like real criminals.” [WAMU]

Vince Gray says council doesn’t “fully understand” how awesome his tech tax break is [WBJ]

Brown deflects on driving record, says he drives slowly now [Fox5]

Gray worried about federal budget cuts [Times]

A young Anakin takes on his Obi-wan in ANC race [Examiner]