At least seven lawmakers are needed for Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s RFK stadium deal with the team to proceed. Before the Washington Commanders can build a $3.7 billion stadium development at the decaying RFK Stadium site, the deal has to go through the D.C. Council.

While several councilmembers have publicly supported the Commanders' building a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site because of what it would mean to the District, Mendelson has always expressed opposition. Essentially, the Commanders want the DC Council to vote on the RFK deal on July 15, whereas Mendelson clearly doesn't.

The Commanders’ RFK stadium plan hinges on a D.C. Council vote and could bring $14B in economic impact, jobs, and major events to the city.