The decision frustrated backers of Initiative 82, who wanted the measure to appear on the primary ballot in June.
But the delayed ruling caused frustration among proponents of the measure who wanted it to appear on the June 21 primary ballot instead.
As proposed, the initiative would gradually raise the city’s tipped minimum wage of about $5 per hour to meet D.C.’s standard minimum wage, which is $15.20 per hour, by 2027. A nearly identical proposal was passed by 55 percent of D.C. voters in 2018 but wasElection officials said last month Initiative 82 backers got valid signatures from registered voters in Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4 but had not met the requirement in 5, 7 and 8, leaving Ward 6 to determine the measure’s fate.
On Wednesday, board Chair Gary Thompson said that the initiative’s proponents reached the 5 percent threshold there, certifying it for the ballot — but the delay pushed it out of the window to qualify for the primary. According to the D.C. code, ballot initiatives can appear in the next election held at least 90 days after the measure is certified, meaning Wednesday’s ruling would apply to the Nov. 8 general election.
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