D.C. Councilman Vincent Gray, D-Ward 7, says his proposal to build a new hospital and attract grocery and other retailers to the east side of the city would cost $486 million.
Gray revealed the figure as he led a public hearing on Friday, saying council's health committee has allocated $136 million toward the project. The Committee on Transportation and the Environment, which is chaired by Councilwoman Mary Cheh, D-Ward 3, has also allocated an additional $100 million.
He only needs about $100…
D.C. Councilman Vincent Gray, D-Ward 7, says his proposal to build a new hospital and attract grocery and other retailers to the east side of the city would cost $486 million.
Gray revealed the figure as he led a public hearing on Friday, saying council's health committee has allocated $136 million toward the project. The Committee on Transportation and the Environment, which is chaired by Councilwoman Mary Cheh, D-Ward 3, has also allocated an additional $100 million.
He only needs about $100…