Protecting Our Private Health Data
Health data privacy rights have become even more urgent as threats to reproductive and gender affirming care have increased across the country. This data is being weaponized to prosecute people for simply looking for care and many consumers have no idea and no way to opt out.
Columbia Road Bus and Bike Project Underway
DDOT is installing bus and bike lanes and new bus platforms along Columbia Road from 16th Street to Connecticut Ave. The project improves bus service on one of the busiest stretches of road in the District. It will make clearer for all road users who should be where, and enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Supporting the Educators who Support our Kids
We have been legislating wider access to early childhood education for years now, and we are going to have to continue doing it until it is fully implemented.
Hearing on Violence Interruption Office: They Need a Vision and a Plan
The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety heard hours of testimony Monday on how the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is managing the violence interruption programs under its responsibility, in light of the recent bribery allegations that implicated Life Deeds, one of the contractors.
Councilmember Nadeau attended the hearing to ask questions and to emphasize that problems with one contractor should not be seen as an indictment of all violence interruption programs and contractors.
Remarks on Changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.
The Plan for Achieving Zero Waste
I convened a public oversight roundtable today to discuss the role of the Department of Public Works in the implementation of the Zero Waste Plan. I and my Committee wanted to learn from the agency about the measures it has implemented, priorities for the upcoming year, its timeline for the plan, and what funding or additional […]
Status of Violence Interruption Provider in Ward 1
I am greatly concerned about the apparent involvement of two contractors doing violence interruption work in our neighborhoods – including in Ward 1 – in the alleged bribery scheme that led to charges against Councilmember Trayon White.
Ward 1 Update: More (and Affordable) Housing, a Renovated Park, Mopeds, BussesWard 1 Update: NEW
Last week, the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which I chair, convened a hearing to identify missteps in the initial investigation of allegations of sexual harassment against Mayor Bowser’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development and ensure that the DC government improves going forward.
Letter on WMATA Bus Network Redesign
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau sent the letter below to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to share feedback from Ward 1 constituents ANC commissioners on the proposed Better Bus Network redesign.
Nadeau Lauds Rezoning for 1617 U Street, Criticizes Density Retreat
I look forward to collaborating with the Office of Planning, neighbors, and local institutions to create a new community landmark we can all be proud of, one that will add density to the site, contribute to the shortage of affordable housing in this part of Ward 1 and provide new public amenities to help restore the vibrancy of this end of the U Street Corridor.
