Sign of Hope

Robert Bobb seems to be a guy who can actually gets some things done in this city. While Williams talks a lot about reform, his record has been lacking overall. Bobb is a low key guy, but he is very smart, and does not accept excuses. He does not need to worry about re-election, and I think he is quickly impressing enough people, so even as he makes enemies shaking things up, he won't have to worry about being removed.

It was a forceful display by Bobb, to whom Williams repeatedly deferred during the hour-long news conference at which the plan was announced. "All hands are on deck," Bobb said, promising to report back to the mayor on his progress in 60 days. District Launches Youth Agency Reforms (washingtonpost.com)