We, A Coalition of DC-Area Residents and Community Organizations, call upon the DC City Council to stand firmly with the people of the District of Columbia against the displacement, militarization, and plundering of our city that would come with hosting the Olympic Games. We demand the Council pass legislation that would ensure the following:

1) We ask for a Bill ensuring no displacements, no private security, and no corporate welfare.

2) Any decision to use public money to facilitate the costs of the Olympics be put to a public referendum.

3) An "Olympic tax" on all companies who are doing work for the Olympic bid and those that receive contracts should the city be saddled with hosting the games. This tax would go towards the Affordable Housing fund.

4) “Claw Back” legislation that holds contractors and companies directly responsible if any community agreements are breached.

5) No private military and/or security contractors working in or patrolling our city. Security personnel and police should be responsive to the taxpayers not furthering the militarization of our streets and communities. ( Some examples: Blackwater, G4S, Academi, etc).