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Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

WARD 5 NEWS

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…
Lots of Events and the End of Council Recess
Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Ward 5 Week is just around the corner and there are lots of events scheduled where you can connect with neighbors and celebrate all the…
Action and Inaction on Guns
Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  At the beginning of the week, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced a joint lawsuit against three federally licensed gun dealers for illegally selling dozens of…
Thank a union!
Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  On Monday, the District will celebrate Labor Day. The holiday is a reminder of the power of workers coming together and organizing for labor…
Backpack Giveaway and Ward 5 Day
On Monday, August 26, DC Public Schools and many public charter schools will welcome students back for the 2024-2025 school year. As a former educator, I always love the…
Statement on the Charges Against Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White
For nearly two years, I have served alongside Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. on the Council of the District of Columbia. During this time, I have witnessed Councilmember White’s…
A Looming Housing Crisis
As we continue to experience the joy of summer, we must also stay vigilant about significant challenges that confront the District. I trust that with your support and…