Before we dive into this week's updates, I want to update you about an important change of plans regarding the Ward 5 Holiday Party. Unfortunately, due to challenges with the venue, we have decided to cancel the event. For now, we plan to hold a celebration in the new year where we can gather, celebrate all of our…

The Subcommittee on Libraries and Youth Affairs, which has oversight of the Office on African Affairs, recognizes and celebrates the current visit of U.S. President Joseph R. Biden to the Republic of Angola: the first-ever visit of a U.S. President to Angola, and the first visit of a U.S. President to Sub-Saharan Africa in almost…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This is a season of gratitude, and I am truly grateful for you this year. As the District faces an uncertain future with a major transition in federal government come January, the past few weeks have been full of countless reminders of the ways Ward 5 neighbors come together and take care…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  We kicked off the holiday season this week with our annual Ward 5 Holiday Turkey Giveaway, and it was nothing short of amazing. I am deeply grateful for our District agency partners—the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and DC Housing Authority (DCHA)—as well as the generosity of our faith community…

Yesterday, I sent a letter to WMATA detailing some concerns with their final 2025 Better Bus Network. While this network has received preliminary approval from WMATA's Board of Directors and entails several wins for Ward 5 neighbors, I am hoping we can mitigate a few remaining areas of concern. You can read the full letter…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Next Wednesday, my office will distribute turkeys across Ward 5 for our Holiday Turkey Giveaway! I'm grateful for the generous faith communities who are partnering with us this year to make this distribution possible. Thank you to Greater Mount Calvary Church, Grace Mosaic, Union Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church, and New Samaritan Baptist Church for joining us…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It has been a long week as we moved through the 2024 General Election. Neighbors are feeling a range of emotions, and the impacts to the District of Columbia are still coming into view.  On the local level, I want to express my warm appreciation for the many Ward 5 Advisory…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, When I write to you at this time next week, it is likely we will know who the next President of the United States will be. In this critically important national election, along with the many local races and ballot measures, I hope you will make your voice heard. Remember, you can…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Before we dive into this week's newsletter, I want to share that we've heard from several neighbors and businesses about major power outages in Ward 5 this evening. My team is in touch with Pepco, and we've heard there are two primary outages - one in the Eckington area affecting appoximately 175 customers, and another…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This week has been full of opportunities to remember that we are stronger when we tackle challenges together. From public safety, to food insecurity, to the work of the new Subcommittee on Libraries and Youth Affairs, we are coming together to build the healthy communities we deserve.  In August, neighbors in Woodridge…