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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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MLK Day, Inauguration, and Community Events
Posted 4 days ago
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  There is a lot to share with you about the holiday weekend, inauguration, and several Ward 5 community events coming up soon. But first,…
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Let’s Go Commanders!
Posted January 14, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This weekend, our Washington Commanders will play in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2021, and I am ready to cheer them on!…
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Preparing for Snow and Oversight
Posted January 3, 2025
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Happy New Year! I hope you have enjoyed a restful holiday season with loved ones. As we head into the weekend, keep an eye out for neighbors who may…
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How are the kids, really?
Posted December 21, 2024
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Last year in December, I sent a newsletter titled, "How are the kids?" It is a question that shapes much of how I approach my work representing Ward 5 neighbors on the…
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Reminder: Holiday Party Canceled
Posted December 17, 2024
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Unfortunately, due to issues with our venue, the Ward 5 Holiday Party, originally scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. We will hold a gathering for neighbors…
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Reimagining Economic Development in the District
Posted December 13, 2024
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This week, the Committee on Public Works and Operations held a hearing on my bill, the Opening Worker-Ownership: A New Economic Resilience Strategy (OWNERS) Amendment Act of 2024. In a…
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Job Openings in the Ward 5 Council Office
Posted December 11, 2024
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We're hiring! Want to work with a dynamic team of Ward 5 neighbors working to build healthy communities? Click on the links below to view full job postings…
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Burroughs Field, Holiday Party Update, and Aldi Grand Opening
Posted December 6, 2024
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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…
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Councilmember Parker’s Statement on President Biden’s Visit to the Republic of Angola
Posted December 3, 2024
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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…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted November 26, 2024
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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…
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