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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Happy Thanksgiving
Posted November 27, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I hope you are gathering with loved ones and counting your blessings. We have faced tremendous challenges this year, and yet, we…
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Giveaways and Gratitude
Posted November 21, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This time of year is often referred to as a season of giving. As the holidays approach, daylight shortens, and temperatures drop, we prepare…
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Thanksgiving Giveaway
Posted November 14, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It's no secret that many in the District are struggling to make ends meet right now. Federal layoffs, the longest government shutdown in history,…
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A Huge Win for DC
Posted November 7, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  One key to persevering in difficult times is to prioritize joy—especially when there are good reasons to celebrate. From coast to coast, this week…
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Supporting DC Families (and Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🧟‍♂️)
Posted October 31, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Last week, I warned of an impending hunger crisis if action was not taken to protect SNAP and ensure residents receive their November benefits. I'm glad to…
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Tenants’ Rights, an Impending Hunger Crisis, and More…
Posted October 24, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  It's been a busy week and there are a number of updates I want to share with you about changes to tenants' rights (namely around TOPA…
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Juvenile Detention, Montana Triangle, and More…
Posted October 17, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Yesterday, the Committee on Youth Affairs held a public oversight roundtable on overcrowding conditions at the Youth Services Center (DC's juvenile detention center, also known as…
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C.A.R.E. for Youth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Posted October 10, 2025
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This week, I introduced a 16-bill policy package in my role as the Chair of the Committee on Youth Affairs. The C.A.R.E. for Youth Plan is…
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Roundtable on Overcrowding @ YSC – October 16
Posted October 7, 2025
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PRESS RELEASE: Introduction of the C.A.R.E. for Youth Plan
Posted October 6, 2025
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PDF AVAILABLE HERE. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 6, 2025 Media Contact: Melissa Littlepage | mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov | 771-333-9834 WASHINGTON, DC – Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker, Chair of…
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