Go Vote! Plus Activism and Art
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, It's hard to think of anything spookier this Halloween than not exercising your right to vote! 👻 There are only two days left of…
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Newsroom
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WARD 5 NEWS
Get Ready to Vote!
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The General Election is coming up on November 3, and early voting begins this Monday, October 26! Now is the time to make your…
Talking Taxes: Revenue Hearing
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The District is facing numerous, serious financial challenges. Our revenue estimates across the four-year financial plan show a revision downward by more than $600…
Safety, Hearings, and Holiday Weekend
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, There is no substitute for safety, and every resident deserves to feel safe in their home and in our community. Sadly, that has not…
Moving Ward 5 Forward
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The work of building healthy communities is multi-faceted. From public safety to public works, from revenue estimates to ribbon cuttings, I remain clear-eyed about…
Back on the Dais
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, The Council headed back to the dais this week for our first Committee of the Whole meeting and Legislative Meeting since July. We voted…
See You Tomorrow!
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Tomorrow is the biggest party of the year celebrating all things Ward 5! I hope to see you there. We'll have food from more…
Are You Ready?
Dear Ward 5 neighbors, September 11, 2026 Dear Ward 5 neighbors, There's a lot to talk about this week. The Council returns from recess next Tuesday, September 15,…
Storm Recovery, Ward 5 Week Schedule, and Labor Day
Last night's storm left many neighbors waking up to power outages, downed trees and power lines, and property damage. My team has been in touch with Pepco, DDOT,…
Free Nats Tickets!
Ward 5 Day is just around the corner (September 19!) and that means Ward 5 Week is, too! One of the highlights of Ward 5 Week each year…