A Circulator transition plan that supports riders & workers
Robust transit is critical to the District’s workers, residents, and economy. Especially so in my ward – Ward 1 – which is compact and where proportionally more residents use public transit than elsewhere in the region.
Nadeau Announces Committee Vote on Investigation Into Ride Hailing App Empower
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, today announced that the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which she chairs, will vote today to launch an investigation into the unauthorized operations of the ride hailing app Empower, citing its lack of compliance (or lack of proof of compliance) with numerous laws and regulations that protect the safety and security of consumers.
Pressing for robust transit & action at 911 call center
This week the Council voted unanimously to renew emergency and temporary legislation that would allow retired firefighters to take jobs as 911 call takers and dispatchers without financial penalty to their retirement benefits. This is an important tool in recruiting more employees to the severely understaffed agency.
Enhancing public life in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant
A refresh to the sidewalks, plazas, parks, and other public spaces can foster economic growth and support local businesses – that is why I funded a much-needed series of studies in the FY24 budget to understand how public space can better serve our community.
Statement on Circulator bus service
Circulator bus service will be phased out in the coming months and the plan announced last week by WMATA and the D.C. Department of Transportation leaves a significant and unacceptable gap in crosstown service for the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Woodley Park neighborhoods. I am working to fix that.
Fall Preview
Council will return from recess on Monday, September 16, and my staff and I have been preparing for the restart of legislative meetings. Here’s what to watch for when Council is back in session.
Time for Drastic Change at OUC
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.
Statement Regarding Charges Against Councilmember Trayon White
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement.
Ward 1 Update: An Alarming Deficiency
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.
Nadeau secures release of key documents in sexual harassment investigation
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) secured an agreement from the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel to provide key documents to assist the District’s attorney general in investigating potential criminal behavior by John Falcicchio, the Mayor’s former chief of staff and former deputy mayor for planning and economic development, a day following news reports that the attorney general accused MOLC of impeding his investigation.