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It’s true: Beyoncé dropped a new album, COWBOY CARTER, that has everybody talking. But I’ve got lots of news to share about keeping the Caps and Wizards in the city, addressing absenteeism and truancy at DC schools, and taking the reins on budget oversight next week. 

“We Read the Future by the Past”

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Earlier today, I joined Ivy City residents for the unveiling of Alexander Crummell Way in front of the old Crummell School. It was a beautiful moment: a symbol of neighbors’ steadfast commitment to preserving the neighborhood’s history and ensuring the Crummell campus meets the needs of the community. We were honored to be joined…

Legislative March Madness

There is so much to catch you up on from this week. The Council had a robust legislative meeting, I managed a number of community events, and recent developments in Virginia make Monumental Sports’ attempt to leave DC appear unlikely for now. While this newsletter is lengthy, I want to make sure you don’t miss…

Ward 5 Weekly: Budget Letter to the Mayor

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Earlier this week, I transmitted my letter with Ward 5 budget requests to Mayor Bowser. I invite you to read the full letter here. The priorities included reflect input from Ward 5 neighbors through my office’s Ward 5 Budget Priorities Survey, the Ward 5 Budget Forum, and engagement with ANCs, civic…

2023 Year in Review

Earlier today, I shared my office’s 2023 Year in Review report and I want to make sure to share the highlights of the last year with you. Check it out here. While last year was full of challenges, it was also full of the resilience, collaboration, and community of Ward 5 neighbors. I am proud…

Secure DC

On Tuesday, the Council unanimously approved the Secure DC Omnibus legislation on first vote. There has been a lot of talk about this bill, so I want to take a moment to explain some of what it contains, and what it doesn’t. As with all legislation, we will vote on the bill a second time…

Banning Water Shutoffs, Celebrating Black History, and More

Dear Ward 5 neighbors, Performance oversight is in full swing at the Council. While the function of oversight never really ends, this is the Council’s annually set time to investigate how every DC agency is delivering on its mission in service of District residents. Whether it is about public safety, trash collection services, your neighborhood…