District residents have the full responsibility of citizenship—paying more taxes per capita than any state, and having our residents participating in every war our country has ever fought—but without the full rights of citizenship. This includes a lack of voting representation in Congress and a limited ability to self-govern. For 50 years of Home Rule,…

Dear Ward 5 neighbors,  Over the past several weeks, I've heard from many of you about concerns amidst swift and sweeping change at the federal government level. Some of you have been directly impacted—losing jobs, facing uncertainty, navigating new expectations amidst federal funding freezes and more. Others of you see the impact on your neighbors…

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.