Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  In just a couple days, Metro will implement their Better Bus Network—the first full overhaul of the region's bus network in more than 50 years. Every bus route will change. There are mixed reactions to the changes, and I've been engaging directly with neighbors on the network redesign for more than two years as WMATA has…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The school year wrapped up this week for DC Public Schools, coinciding with many conversations about how to best support youth through the summer months. Thousands of our city's young people are participating in the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, which kicks off on Monday. Countless others will enjoy camps and other programs, like Late Night Hype,…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The proposed RFK Stadium site redevelopment is back in the news this week, and this time with a flurry of confusion and misinformation.  On Tuesday, my colleagues and I met to talk through some of the budget challenges we are facing. That conversation included consideration of how to proceed on the extraordinarily…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Late last night, we learned that the National Park Service is proceeding with their plans to close off Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride celebrations this weekend. This comes after days of uncertainty around the announcement that MPD Chief Smith rescinded her request to NPS to close the park.  To be clear, this…