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.
Pressing OUC and the executive on 911 failures
Like many of you, I am frustrated – and appalled, to be honest – by the utter failure of OUC to answer the phone and properly dispatch emergency services to residents.
Letter Regarding 911 Dispatch Failures
Councilmember Nadeau sent the following letter to the City Administrator and the Director of the Office of Unified Communications on Tuesday to express her deep concern over the 911 dispatch center’s ongoing failure to dispatch assistance where it is needed. She called the failures “alarming and unacceptable.”
Nadeau Bill Prohibits Utility Shutoffs for Vulnerable Residents During Hot, Cold Months
The Utility Disconnection Protection Act of 202 would apply protections from May 15 through September 15, and from November 1 through February 29, an expansion of the current temperature-based protections required by law.
Nadeau Bill Addresses Rise of Mopeds
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, joined by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, introduced legislation Monday to address the proliferation of mopeds in D.C. by making sellers and renters of mopeds responsible for registration requirements, similar to the experience of buying or renting a car.
Advancing Inclusivity, Accessibility & Efficiency
As our Public Works & Operations budget oversight hearings for the FY 25 budget have continued this week, the trend of troubling cuts has likewise continued.
Statement on This Week’s Shootings in Ward 1
There have been two shootings in Ward 1 this week, including one fatal in the early hours this morning, that also left two others in stable condition, according to early reports. We know that officers were patrolling nearby as the shooting occurred and responded quickly. I understand how upsetting and scary this is. While crime is on the decline so far this year, that doesn’t minimize the damage and the fear when it occurs.
We must restore funding to the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
Councilmember Nadeau delivered the following remarks at the April 25, 2024 Committee on Facilities & Family Services budget oversight hearing for the Child and Family Services Agency and the Office of Ombudsperson for Children.
Protecting Staffing and Programs That Impact Residents
In our first Public Works & Operations budget oversight hearings for the FY 2025 budget I’ve been pleased to see that the Mayor retained funding for parking enforcement, including booting and towing, and for a pilot program for wheelchair-accessible taxicabs in the District, set to launch this summer. We’ve also seen concerning cuts.