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Stay connected to the latest Ward 5 news by signing up to receive the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter in your inbox each week. You can also tune in to The Ward 5 Wave, a weekly podcast giving quick highlights and updates to neighbors, along with special guests to discuss important issues. We’ll keep you up to date on this page with important updates, recently introduced legislation, and messages to Ward 5 neighbors. Scroll down for more!

Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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The District’s Future, Award Winners, and New Team Member!
Posted April 3, 2026
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Last year, the Office of Planning began work to fully rewrite the District's Comprehensive Plan for the first time in nearly 20 years. Often called…
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Metro’s 50th and Bus Wins for Ward 5, Electric Bills, Checking on Youth, and More…
Posted March 27, 2026
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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…
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Rallying for Families, Safeway Closure, and Healthy Homes
Posted March 20, 2026
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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…
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FY27 Buget Letter to the Mayor
Posted March 13, 2026
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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…
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Tax Drama, Utility Bills, and Lots of Oversight
Posted March 6, 2026
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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…
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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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