Nadeau Remarks on Her Amendment to Nix TOPA Exemption in Budget Support Act
“When we create an exemption here, we open the door to an exemption there and another one and another one. This exemption from TOPA is a line that, once crossed, cannot be undone.”
Nadeau Amendment Would Nix TOPA Exemption
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, introduced an amendment to the District’s FY 24 Budget Support Act on Tuesday that would eliminate an exemption to requirements under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act for building owners and developers who convert downtown office buildings to residential uses and later sell them. Nadeau called […]
Nadeau Applauds Progress on Reeves Center Redevelopment
Since my time on ANC 1B, I have worked for a vibrant U Street that embodies the legacy of Black Broadway, our rich history of arts and culture, small businesses, and civil rights.
Ward 1 Update: Playgrounds, Parking, Park View & Public Library
A super-fun, children-assisted ribbon cutting at the new 19th & Lamont Park. What a beautifully created park! Neighbors: Budget, budget, budget. Yep, it’s almost all we’re talking about these days. On Tuesday, the Council debated and held its final vote on the Local Budget Act for the upcoming fiscal year, starting October 1, 2023. We […]
Legislation Would Revoke DCPS Control Over its Own Contracts
The D.C. Council’s Public Works & Operations Committee took D.C. Public Schools officials to task in a hearing Thursday, on legislation that would take away their authority to manage their own procurement process.
Opening Remarks: Hearing on the District of Columbia Public Schools Procurement Authority Amendment Act of 2023
Councilmember Nadeau made the following opening remarks at the start of the Committee on Public Works & Operations hearing on B25-0069, the District of Columbia Public Schools Procurement Authority Amendment Act of 2023, which would revoke DCPS’ contracting authority.
Legislation Would Upend the Status Quo of Road Design
Nadeau re-introduced legislation this week that would change the status quo of how roads are designed and put safety and livability for all road users above efficiently moving cars.
Remarks: Roundtable on Traffic Safety Enforcement
Councilmember Nadeau made the following remarks at the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Roundtable on Traffic Safety Enforcement, May 23, 2023
Ward 1 Update – Budget Edition
At this point in the budget cycle, I typically would be updating you on the changes to the budget since my initial overview last week.
Housing Remarks on the First Reading of the FY 24 Budget
“As we saw just recently in the point-in-time count, there have been increases in residents and families experiencing homelessness across the board, after many years of significant progress. This budget’s funding for ERAP is going to be critical to catch more people before they enter that free fall into the cycle of homelessness.”
