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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

WARD 5 NEWS

Reminder: Holiday Party Canceled
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…
Reimagining Economic Development in the District
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…
Job Openings in the Ward 5 Council Office
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…
Burroughs Field, Holiday Party Update, and Aldi Grand Opening
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…
Councilmember Parker’s Statement on President Biden’s Visit to the Republic of Angola
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…
Happy Thanksgiving!
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…
Holiday Party, Ward 5 Awards, and RFK Stadium
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…
Letter to WMATA on Final 2025 Better Bus Network
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…
Lending a Helping Hand
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…
The Impact of the Election
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…