{"id":2446084,"date":"2025-06-11T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proposed-ballot-initiative-would-exempt-washington-dc-from-daylight-saving-time\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T17:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T21:17:05","slug":"proposed-ballot-initiative-would-exempt-washington-dc-from-daylight-saving-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proposed-ballot-initiative-would-exempt-washington-dc-from-daylight-saving-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposed ballot initiative would exempt Washington DC from daylight saving time"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fproposed-ballot-initiative-would-exempt-washington-dc-from-daylight-saving-time%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2446084&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A proposed ballot initiative in Washington D.C. aims to exempt the city from observing Daylight Saving Time, potentially allowing residents to stop changing their clocks twice a year.The D.C. Board of elections has approved the initiative, which was introduced by Daniel Bernier, and supporters now have six months to collect signatures from 5% of residents, ensuring portrayal from five of the city&#8217;s eight wards. This initiative has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eu-leaders-agree-to-54b-ukraine-aid-package-as-hungarys-orban-caves-to-pressure\/\" title=\"EU leaders have approved a B aid package for Ukraine, with Hungary&#039;s Orban succumbing to pressure\">garnered positive reactions<\/a>, including support from Randy Clarke, the CEO of the Washington Metropolitan area Transit Authority, who noted it could create interesting scheduling scenarios for public transport in neighboring states. the positions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Maryland Governor Wes Moore on this issue remain unclear, though Youngkin has previously indicated support for not changing clocks, citing Arizona&#8217;s decision to do the same. The proposal reflects a broader discussion on the relevance and practicality of Daylight Saving Time in today&#8217;s society.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Proposed ballot initiative would exempt Washington DC from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-of-senators-reintroduce-bill-to-enact-year-round-daylight-saving-time\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Group Of Senators Reintroduce Bill To Enact Year-Round ... Saving Time\">daylight saving time<\/a><\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2145627\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Washington D.C.<\/a> residents could potentially quit changing their clocks on a bi-annual basis if a ballot initiative gets the thumbs-up from the capital voters.<\/p>\n<p>The D.C. Board of Elections <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/maustermuhle\/status\/1932428283766841561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">signed off on the initiative<\/a> to exempt the nation&rsquo;s capital from Daylight Saving Time, marking a big step for getting it to voters. The initiative, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonian.com\/2025\/06\/10\/daniel-bernier-dc-clock-change-dst-standard-time-ballot-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">proposed by Daniel Bernier<\/a>, now has six months to collect signatures from 5% of the city&rsquo;s residents, which must include 5% of voters in <a href=\"https:\/\/planning.dc.gov\/whatsmyward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">five of D.C.&rsquo;s eight wards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3438873\/kennedy-center-trump-protesters-response-the-show-must-go-on\/\">Kennedy Center responds to Trump protesters: &#8216;The show must go on&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3438784\/mikie-sherrill-democratic-pick-new-jersey-governor\/\">Who is Mikie Sherrill? 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Just little things like that have to get worked out &#129300; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LHWK5inyja\">https:\/\/t.co\/LHWK5inyja<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Randy Clarke (@wmataGM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wmataGM\/status\/1932628192445005826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>It is unclear where Govs. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and Wes Moore (D-MD) stand on Washington D.C. ridding itself of Daylight Savings Time, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Virginia\">Virginia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maryland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Maryland<\/a> border the Capitol. However, Youngkin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2022\/10\/20\/youngkin-kari-lake-arizona-rally\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">previously praised the state of Arizona<\/a> for its rejection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >bi-annual time change<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has contacted the offices of both governors for comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3437176\/trump-military-parade-what-to-know-road-closures-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TRUMP&rsquo;S MILITARY PARADE: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ROAD CLOSURES AND TRAVELING AROUND DC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> backed a Congressional push <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3377719\/trump-congressional-push-permanent-daylight-saving-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">to make Daylight Saving Time permanent <\/a>across the nation. He called the changing of the clocks &ldquo;a big inconvenience,&rdquo; and that both the House and the Senate should &ldquo;push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Last year, then-Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who has since become Trump&rsquo;s secretary of state, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2907151\/rubio-renews-effort-to-end-this-stupid-practice-of-changing-our-clocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">renewed his push for the Sunshine Protection Act<\/a>, which he said would end the &ldquo;stupid practice&rdquo; of changing the clocks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2145627\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2145627\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A proposed ballot initiative could free D.C. from daylight saving time, allowing residents to stop changing their clocks twice a year if approved by voters. The D.C. 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