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Stay connected to the latest Ward 5 news by signing up to receive the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter in your inbox each week. You can also tune in to The Ward 5 Wave, a weekly podcast giving quick highlights and updates to neighbors, along with special guests to discuss important issues. We’ll keep you up to date on this page with important updates, recently introduced legislation, and messages to Ward 5 neighbors. Scroll down for more!

Press Contact: Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director

mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov, 771-333-9834

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Eminent Domain and Council Recess
Posted July 12, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Yesterday, I introduced legislation that would authorize the Mayor to exercise eminent domain over the National Engineering Products (NEP) factory at 1950 Capitol Ave…
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4th of July, Bus Meeting, Ivy City Small Area Plan, and More
Posted July 3, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighibors, With tomorrow’s holiday, I wanted to get this week’s newsletter out to you ahead of time to share important updates and reminders. You…
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Bus on 1st St NW, South Dakota Safety Study, Rental Assistance, and More
Posted June 28, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Many of you have interacted with my office on a number of important issues this week, from WMATA’s Proposed 2025 Bus Network, to DDOT’s…
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Teamwork Across Ward 5
Posted June 21, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, From Riggs Park to Langdon Park, from Bloomingdale to Brookland, from Fort Lincoln to Fort Totten and Truxton Circle to Trinidad—it has been a…
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Ward 5’s Newest Park, Pool, and Recreation Center!
Posted June 14, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Tomorrow, the community will come together to cut the ribbon at Ward 5’s newest park, pool, and recreation center! This is an exciting day,…
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June 12, 2024 Budget Vote
Posted June 12, 2024
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The Council took a second vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget today. We were able to secure additional wins for Ward 5 neighbors and District residents.
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Let’s Make a Bet
Posted June 7, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, As the Council readies for another budget vote next week, I’m making a bet that collaboration and pragmatism will prevail. After securing big wins…
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WMATA’s Proposed 2025 Bus Network
Posted June 4, 2024
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I’m reconvening my Ward 5 Bus Network Task Force. Be sure to give WMATA your feedback by July 15!
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South Dakota Ave Safety Study
Posted June 1, 2024
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As DDOT kicks off their South Dakota Ave Safety Study, please be sure to give your feedback!
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Budget Wins, South Dakota Ave, and Pride
Posted May 31, 2024
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Dear Ward 5 neighbors, I have a lot of updates to share this week following the Council’s first vote on the FY25 budget, the launch of the South…
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