Dear Ward 5 neighbors, On Tuesday this week, the Council took its first of two votes on the FY24 budget, bringing us one step closer to deciding how we will allocate DC’s nearly $20 billion budget. Our city is in a very strong financial position. Ward 5, specifically, receives funding for an array of much…

This week, I attended the Mayor’s Public Safety Summit to be a part of the solution in addressing rising violence. I found the updates on crime trends and approaches to these varying trends helpful. Chief Contee noted the significant decreases in both violent crime and property crime since 2015, while also acknowledging recent disturbing spikes…

Today, I’m spending time connecting with my Council colleagues on issues that are important to us and collaborating on the work ahead.

On Tuesday, I joined the Fair Budget Coalition on the steps of the Wilson building to share the reminder that housing, food, and safety are not luxuries—they’re essential.

This week, my Council colleagues and I compiled budget requests for the upcoming committee budget reports. Each committee will hold a mark-up hearing next week. Then, on May 16th and May 30th, the full Council will vote on the final budget.

This past Wednesday, April 12, we celebrated 100 days in office here in the Wilson building! A few members of my team reflected on what we’ve accomplished in these first 100 days.