December 2025 – Official Website of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker

Happy Holidays, Ward 5!

Posted December 25, 2025 in News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYAFJiGDhHIDear Ward 5 neighbors, Happy holidays! With Hanukkah wrapping up last weekend, Christmas cheer today, and Kwanzaa coming tomorrow, I want to wish you a bright and joyful holiday season! May these days be filled by time spent with loved ones, beautiful memories created and shared, and inspiration to pour back into our community together. Keep in mind that some government services will be modified in…

Wrapping up 2025

Posted December 19, 2025 in News

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, It's been a long year with unprecedented challenges and changes for District residents. From a new federal administration, to budget delays, to major policy shifts, we've stood shoulder-to-shoulder to weather each storm. Truthfully, I am so proud of Ward 5. Together, we linked arms and pushed back against federal interference and…

Doing the Work

Posted December 12, 2025 in News

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, From site visits to committee hearings, this busy week was simply about doing the work. Day in and day out, I am committed to delivering for Ward 5 residents. Whether I'm on the sidewalk or the dais, the assignment is the same: fight for Ward 5 and build healthy communities. …

Bills, Bills, Bills

Posted December 5, 2025 in News

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As we approach the end of the year, the legislative calendar at the Council always gets a bit full. This past week and the next couple of weeks are dotted with hearings on important pieces of legislation and community meetings on important issues I'm leading on, including traffic safety, health equity, environmental justice, and youth…