Standing Up Together
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, From the streets of Ward 5 to the halls of Congress, this week has been full of all the ways we're pushing back together…
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WARD 5 NEWS
Town Hall Recap and Labor Day Reminders
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Last night, hundreds of you joined for our Ward 5 Town Hall on Federal Overreach. It was a reminder to me of how invested our…
#Resist
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, What's happening in our city right now is not about crime, and it's important that we properly frame this moment. We must resist the normalization of…
Hands Off DC
August 15, 2025 Dear Ward 5 neighbors, I know many of you are rightfully concerned for our city in this moment. On Monday, President Trump issued executive orders…
Ward 5 Day is Coming!
I've been huddling for much of this week with elected officials from around the country to discuss education policy as part of the Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program. District students are top-of-mind for me, and…
Winning for Labor Unions at RFK
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, It would be hard to imagine a busier week on the Council than the one we just wrapped up. From our second budget vote on Monday…
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…
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…