Statement on Death of Davon Fuller
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement following the shooting death of Davon Fuller. Fuller worked as a constituent services coordinator in her office in 2018 and 2019.
Ward 1 Update: Meet the Chief, SNAP and Worker Benefits & Safer Streets
Newsletter update from Councilmember Nadeau
Regarding the Attacks in Israel
In the days since the illegal and inhumane terrorist attacks on Israeli citizens, I have checked in on my friends and former colleagues there, who are in shock and fear and continued danger. Among them and their loved ones here in the United States, there is great sadness, fear and deep concern about what the […]
Councilmember Shares Crime Lab Reaccreditation Update
Finally some great news to come out of the District’s crime lab, operated by the Department of Forensic Sciences.
Four Traffic Safety Bills Aimed at Accountability
The two committees took up four pieces of legislation that would hold drivers accountable in ways that D.C.’s current code has not allowed. The goal is to curb dangerous driving.
“Nobody should worry that 911 might not answer our call”
It’s clear the agency lacks fundamental, structural competency to run effectively.
Bill that Eliminates Long Divorce Waiting Periods Passes Council Unanimously
Legislation Enhances Safety for Survivors of Domestic Violence Filing for Divorce
Excluded Workers and SNAP Recipients to Get Benefits After All
Councilmember Nadeau fought hard for the excluded worker payouts, working with Councilmembers Henderson and Lewis George
Remarks on the Nomination of Pamela Smith as Police Chief
Councilmember Nadeau gave opening remarks during the nomination hearing for Pamela Smith as chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, where she has been in “acting” capacity since July. Councilmember Nadeau told her she is encouraged by some of the things she has said to me and publicly, such as support for more community engagement by officers and distributing police resources where crime is highest.
Statement on the attack against the Embassy of Cuba on 16th Street NW
On Sunday evening, an individual was captured on video throwing what appeared to be homemade incendiary devices at the Embassy of Cuba on 16th Street NW. The incident is being investigated as an arson by federal law enforcement. I of course condemn this incident and any incident of violence or terrorism against any resident, organization, […]