Fighting for Working Class Washingtonians
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The Council is about to head into a busy week where we will face big decisions. On Monday, we will take our second vote on…
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WARD 5 NEWS
Notice of Intent to Move Amendments at July 28 Legislative Meeting
Read Original Notice of Intent to Move Amendments Here
Read LBA Amendment Here
Read BSA Amendment Here
Council of the District of Columbia OFFICE OF WARD 5 COUNCILMEMBER ZACHARY PARKER Memorandum …
Budget Wins and Looking Ahead
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The Council took its first vote on the FY26 budget this week, passing an important milestone in this delayed and difficult budget season. You've…
A Fairer Future for All District Residents
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The Council takes up its first of two votes on the FY 2026 budget this coming Monday. On Thursday, I shared with my colleagues my…
South Dakota Ave Meeting& Holiday Weekend Reminders
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, After months of evaluation and working through community feedback, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is preparing to hold the next community engagement meetings…
Bus Changes and Budget Mark-Ups
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, In just a couple days, Metro will implement their Better Bus Network—the first full overhaul of the region's bus network in more than 50…
School’s Out For Summer
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The school year wrapped up this week for DC Public Schools, coinciding with many conversations about how to best support youth through the summer months. Thousands…
Updates on RFK and Budget Oversight
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The proposed RFK Stadium site redevelopment is back in the news this week, and this time with a flurry of confusion and misinformation. On…
WorldPride – Joy is Resistance
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Late last night, we learned that the National Park Service is proceeding with their plans to close off Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride celebrations this…
A Budget for All of Us
This week, Mayor Bowser released her proposed FY26 budget, officially kicking off budget season in DC. The $21 billion proposal, introduced amid a $1 billion projected shortfall over the…