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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Nominate a Neighbor for a Ward 5 Award!
Posted February 27, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The annual Ward 5 Awards Ceremony is coming up on April 1, but before we get there, we need you to submit nominations! If you haven't yet, please take…
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Potomac River Update, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rally for DC Families, and More
Posted February 20, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  The region is facing what is being called one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history with the failure of the Potomac Interceptor in Maryland. Neighbors…
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What is the role of government?
Posted February 13, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  What is the role of government? Some might say it's to ensure there are paved streets. Still others may add that the government's…
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Trash Update
Posted February 12, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  First things first: I'm just as frustrated as you are. The city's response to both snow removal and trash collection has been unacceptable over…
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Your Taxes, Our Community, Ward 5 Budget Forum, and More…
Posted February 6, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It may feel like déjà vu, but Congress is yet again interfering in our local affairs and threatening to upend our budget. On Wednesday, the…
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Still Shoveling
Posted January 30, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Sunday's snowstorm has presented challenges across the city all week long. Broken plows, unsafe sidewalks, poor communication, and limited assistance have understandably left many neighbors feeling…
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Remembering Pierpont Mobley and ❄️ Preparing for Snow ❄️
Posted January 23, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Today is a sad day as we mourn the loss of a pillar of our community: Pierpont Mobley. Pierpont grew up in DC, was a long-time Ward…
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Selecting an Interim Councilmember, MLK Day Weekend, and ICE
Posted January 17, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Next Tuesday, the Council will appoint a new, interim at-large councilmember to fill the vacant seat created by former Councilmember McDuffie's resignation in December. Per the…
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Oversight Approaches
Posted January 9, 2026
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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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