Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Each year, the Council goes through a lengthy process to allocate the District’s many resources for the next fiscal year. It is through this budget process that neighbors, advocates, and organizations are able to voice their budget priorities. I want to know what’s important to Ward 5 neighbors, so I am…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, This week, the District experienced two of its most significant snowfall days in years. There have been sledding parties, snowball fights, and of course the beauty of snow-laden trees and homes. But snow days show us more than a winter wonderland and child-like joy. They also reveal District agencies’ capabilities for…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As my office prepares for oversight season, engaging directly with you is my priority. I am best equipped for the many hours of asking questions of District agency directors in oversight hearings when I know what is most important to you. To that end, the next few weeks are full of…

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A staggering 32% of individuals face food insecurity in our region. What’s more, almost half of all food insecure individuals have children in the household. That’s why the Council voted to increase SNAP benefits (food stamps) to begin January 1 of this year, and the Mayor signed the legislation into law. The Council mandated that…