Written by: Kasey Lynae
Blue cities and states are running rampant with crime, and our Nation’s capital is no exception. Washington, DC, is out of control, but instead of spending money to help the police crackdown on crime, local leaders are spending over $270k in taxpayer dollars in continued promotion of the BLM movement. Why wouldn’t Democratic leaders continue their support of a movement proven to be racist, anti-police, anti-American and incredibly violent?
I obtained records from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that outlined the cost to taxpayers for the Washington, DC, Department of Transportation approved paint job of the BLM slogan on 16th Street NW near the White House. The job took place shortly after BLM started to support HAMAS openly. Let’s backtrack to June 5, 2020. After days of protests and riots led by BLM, artists, residents, and government employees, “Black Lives Matter” was painted in 50-foot-tall, all-capped yellow letters on the street of DC. The next day (June 6, 2020), demonstrators painted “Defund the Police” alongside the original display. Apparently, after a measly three years, the paint job isn’t good enough for BLM. In a purchase order dated September 15, 2023, BLM titled the project “Black Lives Matter Plaza Redo” and “BLMRedo2023.” The total price tag of the repainting was $271,231, including $53,551 for the paint and supplies and $217,680 for labor. I have never painted any letters at 50 feet tall, but I have painted furniture and done other DIY projects. The prices the BLM movement incurred upon the taxpayers were egregious for this project. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to paint anything, and it doesn’t need to cost much labor or supplies. But I digress…
Supplies used for the paint job included “StreetBond 250 Yellow-BLM (MMA),” “StreetBond 250 Catalyst,” and “StreetBond Primer,” plus shipping. The labor was provided by a subcontractor called Dewberry. Negotiations for the project were documented on April 13, 2023, and outlined requirements for a foreman, operator, laborer, carpenter, and mason. Supplies included a backhoe, air compressor, Bobcat, dump truck, pick-up truck, and service truck. The sub-contractor and three DC Department of Transportation officials signed all negotiations.
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