This week, Mayor Bowser released her proposed FY26 budget, officially kicking off budget season in DC. The $21 billion proposal, introduced amid a $1 billion projected shortfall over the next three years, makes clear how the Mayor envisions moving the District forward: corporate incentives and headline-grabbing development projects over education and basic human needs. This is…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Happy Pride! World Pride kicked off last weekend and continues through June 8. Last night I was proud to host my 3rd Annual Black Pride Celebration. We gathered to reaffirm our commitment to visibility, unity, and unapologetic pride; recognize trailblazing leaders, and continue to build on the rich history of Black LGBTQ+…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  After months of uncertainty amidst a budget crisis inflicted on the District by Congress, we now know the release date of the Mayor's budget proposal: May 27. The Mayor and her team are "pencils down" on their proposal as of this past Wednesday evening, and the budget now goes to the District's Chief…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It has been a full and demanding week with many ups and downs. While there are a variety of headlines of significance for our community—from the President rescinding the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney, to celebrations of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV, at Ward 5's Basilica, to the Capitals continuing…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  There's been a lot of buzz this week around a proposal for the future of the RFK Stadium site. Mayor Bowser joined Washington Commanders owner, Josh Harris, and NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, on Monday to announce a deal to bring the Commanders back to Washington, DC and develop the site with a new stadium, housing, retail, and…