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…
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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director
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WARD 5 NEWS
Election Day, Turkey Giveaway, and More
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, When I write to you at this time next week, it is likely we will know who the next President of the United States…
New Staff, Oversight, and Gratitude
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Before we dive into this week's newsletter, I want to share that we've heard from several neighbors and businesses about major power outages in Ward…
Tackling Challenges Together
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, This week has been full of opportunities to remember that we are stronger when we tackle challenges together. From public safety, to food insecurity, to…
Ward 5 Monthly Public Safety Call – October 2024
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., Councilmember Parker hosted the Ward 5 Monthly Public Safety Call. There was a robust discussion across agencies about school safety,…
Where does your food come from?
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Do you know where your food comes from? In our modern era, we have become increasingly disconnected from the farms, people, and systems that…
Great Libraries Build Healthy Communities
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, "Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes (Director of the School of Library and Information…
The Affordable Housing Crisis
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As you may remember from a newsletter I sent back in August, the District is facing a crushing combination of pressures threatening affordable housing. These pressures are…
See You Sunday and New Committee Chair Assignment
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Ward 5 Day is Sunday! I hope to see you on September 22 at Turkey Thicket from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. to celebrate all the things…
Press Release: Statement on New Committee Chair Assignment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2024 Media Contact: Melissa Littlepage | mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov | 771-333-9834 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia voted to dissolve…