Nadeau Opening Statement at Sexual Harassment Hearing
After the Mayor’s legal counsel publicly released the findings of the first investigation in July, I introduced, and the Council unanimously passed, legislation to ensure public trust and to reassure District employees that sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the workplace by requiring an independent review of the investigation.
New Tax Commission Would Replace Existing
“The Council has gone through yet another budget process while the commission has sat on its hands.”
Ward 1 Update: Never just about the numbers
It’s never just about the numbers – it’s about the people impacted by the programs and people funded in the budget. I remain committed to do the hard work to take care of our neighbors, to keep our city safe, to enhance our quality of life.
Touring the LGBTQ Center – plus LGBTQ affairs in the budget
This afternoon I got to tour the site of the future site of the LGBTQ+ Community Center next to Howard Theater that will provide wraparound services, such as counseling, job opportunities, HIV/STD testing, education, food, support groups, showers, in addition to arts and culture, self-defense classes, and more.
Making the U St. corridor, incl. lower Adams Morgan, safer for all
There is a significant need to improve safety on the U Street corridor, the intersections of U Street at 16th Street and 18th and the adjacent 16th Street NW project.
Remarks on the Final Vote of the FY 2025 Budget
Yes, this was a difficult year. And we were handed a difficult budget. I’m proud of the work this Council has done to make an unpalatable budget better.
Ward 1 Update: We can do hard things.
This week, the Council gave our initial approval to the District’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. I was proud to support the proposal that reinstates vital programs and generates much-needed revenue.
Pilot Holds Scofflaw Drivers More Accountable
Traffic safety is public safety. Working together with DPW, we are making it harder to be a dangerous driver in D.C.
Remarks on the First Reading of the FY 2025 Budget
“We have an obligation as a government to do more than simply reconcile our accounts and produce a balanced budget. We are obligated to take care of our neighbors, to keep our city safe, to enhance our quality of life. To serve people and meet their needs.”
Ward 1 Update: Making our city safer
My comprehensive approach to public safety revolves around prevention, policing, and prosecution.