Dear Ward 5 neighbors, I am often reminded that there are some things you can only understand and address when you experience them first-hand. This is true in my office's advocacy for improved bus service in Ward 5, oversight of the District's youth services agencies, in my own personal experience of skyrocketing energy bills, and in response to constituent services needs.  Keep…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Thousands of District residents are at risk as a number of potential budget cuts threaten to create a storm of crises. The Mayor has shared her intention to make significant cuts to the Child Care Subsidy, slash the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, continue rollbacks of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and we anticipate…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  After weeks of input from you through the Ward 5 Budget Forum, Ward 5 Budget Survey, and countless conversations and meetings held over several months to discuss the District's budget, I sent my FY27 Budget Letter to Mayor Bowser earlier this week. This letter details the priorities I am eyeing as…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  I know there's been a lot of back and forth about the DC tax drama, and I've heard from many of you that it is confusing to keep track of all the developments. Here's a quick timeline of the facts and an update on where things stand (the short version: you can…