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.”
Remarks on the First Reading of the FY 2024 Budget
Thank you, Chairman Mendelson. I agree that, when we compare this budget to what it looked like in March, we are in a remarkably better place. The Budget Office and all of our staff deserve an immense amount of credit and congratulations for what we’ve been able to accomplish here, and I hope everyone can […]
Ward 1 Update: Ward 1 in the Budget + Trash Talk
We are heading toward the finish line on the District budget for the fiscal year that starts October 1. A lot of really positive things have come out of the process so far – for Ward 1 and for the District as a whole.
Launching 24/7 Bus and a Congestion Management Fee
To reduce congestion, pay for much-needed overnight bus
Nadeau Previews Bill to Bolster MPD Recruitment, Retention
At a time when the Metropolitan Police Department is struggling to recruit officers, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau unveiled legislation Thursday to help expand the Metropolitan Police Department’s Cadet Corps, a program that prepares young D.C. residents to enter the police force.
Public Works & Operations Committee Budget Report
Committee budget restores cut programs and adds rideshare congestion surcharge to address traffic and pay for 24-hour bus service.
Bill Would Allow District Land Purchases to Increase Affordable Housing Units
Councilmember Nadeau will introduce the Prioritizing Public Land Purchase Act of 2023
Video: A Ward 1 Conversation – Prevention and Intervention: Public Health Approach to Violence
Below is the full video from the April 24, 2023 Ward 1 Conversation — Prevention and Intervention: A Public Health Approach to Violence with Rev. Judie Shepherd-Gore of Cure the Streets and Lauren Haggerty of the Office of the Attorney General for D.C. Please note: there is a video glitch for about one minute at the […]
Trick-or-Streets and Hybrid Meetings Infrastructure Bill Intros
D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau is introducing two bills today to support neighborhoods.
Ward 1 Update: Budget, BOYB TONIGHT, Big Meeting, Bill Passed & Other Business
Neighbors: We are well into budget season here at the Council. Mayor Bowser released her budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year, and I’m glad to see a few investments in Ward 1: I look forward to cutting the ribbon on recreation centers at Rita Bright and Park View, a revitalized Columbia Heights Plaza, and a […]