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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Season of Gratitude + Monday’s Turkey Giveaway
Posted November 17, 2023
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is a time to practice conscious gratitude for the many blessings that life brings. Although the…
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Holiday Turkey Giveaway and Veterans Day
Posted November 10, 2023
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As the holidays approach, I want to make sure you know about my office’s upcoming Holiday Turkey Giveaway on November 20. I know that these are tough times…
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Disrupting Environmental Racism
Posted November 3, 2023
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Generations of Washingtonians have been the victims of environmental racism. This map from the CDC is an index of cumulative environmental harms including: air pollution, toxic and hazardous…
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The Power of Our Community
Posted October 27, 2023
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, This week has been a poignant reminder to me of why I ran for office in Ward 5: to improve the material conditions of…
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What can we do about DC schools?
Posted October 20, 2023
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, At the start of this week, I was proud to introduce legislation alongside Chairman Mendelson that will elevate school support as an urgent priority…
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Crises at Home and Abroad
Posted October 13, 2023
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This newsletter comes amidst ongoing unrest around the world, and violence in our own city. I continue to keep our Ward 5 Israeli and Palestinian neighbors in my…
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911, Traffic Safety, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Posted October 6, 2023
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This week, the Council held important hearings on legislation to address traffic safety and public safety. These are two of my top priorities for the District, and I…
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New Fiscal Year, New Opportunities
Posted September 29, 2023
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This Sunday, October 1, marks the beginning of the District’s new fiscal year (2024). What that means for residents is funds become available for new initiatives, new laws…
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Tomorrow’s Storm, and Supporting Families
Posted September 22, 2023
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, First, I want to ensure you are prepared for this weekend’s inclement weather. Meteorologists are warning of hazardous conditions as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves…
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The End of Council Recess
Posted September 15, 2023
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Shana Tova U’metukah to all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah in our community this weekend! May this new year be marked by the joy…
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