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Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This is a season of gratitude, and I am truly grateful for you this year. As the District faces an uncertain future with a major transition in federal government come January, the past few weeks have been full of countless reminders of the ways Ward 5 neighbors come together and take care…

Holiday Party, Ward 5 Awards, and RFK Stadium

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  We kicked off the holiday season this week with our annual Ward 5 Holiday Turkey Giveaway, and it was nothing short of amazing. I am deeply grateful for our District agency partners—the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and DC Housing Authority (DCHA)—as well as the generosity of our faith community…

Letter to WMATA on Final 2025 Better Bus Network

Yesterday, I sent a letter to WMATA detailing some concerns with their final 2025 Better Bus Network. While this network has received preliminary approval from WMATA's Board of Directors and entails several wins for Ward 5 neighbors, I am hoping we can mitigate a few remaining areas of concern. You can read the full letter…

Lending a Helping Hand

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Next Wednesday, my office will distribute turkeys across Ward 5 for our Holiday Turkey Giveaway! I'm grateful for the generous faith communities who are partnering with us this year to make this distribution possible. Thank you to Greater Mount Calvary Church, Grace Mosaic, Union Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, and New Samaritan Baptist Church for joining us…

The Impact of the Election

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It has been a long week as we moved through the 2024 General Election. Neighbors are feeling a range of emotions, and the impacts to the District of Columbia are still coming into view.  On the local level, I want to express my warm appreciation for the many Ward 5 Advisory…

Election Day, Turkey Giveaway, and More

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, When I write to you at this time next week, it is likely we will know who the next President of the United States will be. In this critically important national election, along with the many local races and ballot measures, I hope you will make your voice heard. Remember, you can…