Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This week's newsletter has lots of updates about upcoming events with my office, the recently released 2023-2025 Progress Report, news about the RFK Stadium site, an episode of the Ward 5 Wave celebrating Black History Month, and more. Check it out! Keep reading the newsletter here

I know many of us are still reeling from the devastating news of Wednesday's plane crash, resulting in the loss of 67 lives. My prayers are with the countless loved ones of the victims of the crash, and our deepest gratitude is due to the District's heroic first responders.  Scores are up at DC Schools This…

January 24, 2025 Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Do you know a remarkable Ward 5 neighbor who goes above and beyond to give back to our community? This is your last chance to nominate them for a Ward 5 Award! The nomination form will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27.  Of course, there…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  There is a lot to share with you about the holiday weekend, inauguration, and several Ward 5 community events coming up soon. But first, I want to celebrate new staff members who have joined my team! Please join me in welcoming Thomas Franco, who will be the Committee Director for the Committee on Youth Affairs, and Joe…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  This weekend, our Washington Commanders will play in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2021, and I am ready to cheer them on! My staff and I had fun making this short video to celebrate, and I hope you'll join us in keeping the momentum going for the home team…

Happy New Year! I hope you have enjoyed a restful holiday season with loved ones. As we head into the weekend, keep an eye out for neighbors who may need a helping hand ahead of Monday's forecasted snow. Even better, now is a great time to join the DC Volunteer Snow Team. You can register to volunteer here, and if…

Last year in December, I sent a newsletter titled, "How are the kids?" It is a question that shapes much of how I approach my work representing Ward 5 neighbors on the Council. When I wrote that newsletter, I was fighting to make the District Child Tax Credit a reality. And this year, we made it happen through the FY25 budget process! Our…

Unfortunately, due to issues with our venue, the Ward 5 Holiday Party, originally scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been canceled. We will hold a gathering for neighbors in the New Year. Details on a date, time, and location are forthcoming! Stay tuned by signing up for the Ward 5 Weekly newsletter at ward5.us/newsletter.

This week, the Committee on Public Works and Operations held a hearing on my bill, the Opening Worker-Ownership: A New Economic Resilience Strategy (OWNERS) Amendment Act of 2024. In a city of skyrocketing costs, it has become all too common to see community businesses close. And for many of these businesses, they aren’t hearing from the city about…

We're hiring! Want to work with a dynamic team of Ward 5 neighbors working to build healthy communities? Click on the links below to view full job postings and find details on how to apply:  Legislative Director: ward5.us/legislativedirector Committee Director: ward5.us/committeedirector