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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Oversight Approaches
Posted 2 days ago
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It has been a tumultuous start to the new year. Abroad, the federal administration's military operations in Venezeula skirt international law and break with decades…
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Press Release: New Air Pollution Legislation
Posted January 6, 2026
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2026 Media Contact: Melissa Littlepage, mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker is introducing the Strengthening Air Pollution Permitting Amendment Act of…
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Welcome to 2026!
Posted January 1, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Happy New Year! I am excited to keep linking arms with you this year to advance solutions for a healthier Ward 5 and a more…
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Happy Holidays, Ward 5!
Posted December 25, 2025
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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…
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Wrapping up 2025
Posted December 19, 2025
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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…
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Doing the Work
Posted December 12, 2025
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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…
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Bills, Bills, Bills
Posted December 5, 2025
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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…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted November 27, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I hope you are gathering with loved ones and counting your blessings. We have faced tremendous challenges this year, and yet, we…
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Giveaways and Gratitude
Posted November 21, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This time of year is often referred to as a season of giving. As the holidays approach, daylight shortens, and temperatures drop, we prepare…
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Thanksgiving Giveaway
Posted November 14, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It's no secret that many in the District are struggling to make ends meet right now. Federal layoffs, the longest government shutdown in history,…
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