Ward 1 Update: Snow Removal and Oversight
We are now almost two weeks out from one of the most challenging snow events I have seen as a Councilmember, with its unique mix of snow, sleet, and below freezing temperatures. Residents have been understandably frustrated by District government’s response to the storm.
Trash/recycling/food waste collection update & school start delay
The normal DPW collection schedule will resume tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 2, for frontside collection households.
Trash collection resumes tomorrow (1/31)
It’s been a difficult week & I’m glad to see that DPW is resuming trash pickup & making progress on removing snow on more streets, including many side streets in Ward 1.
Snow update
Thank you for being so patient as the District continues to dig out from this challenging storm. I’ve been working with Council colleagues to elevate issues we are hearing out in the community.
Ward 1 Update: Winter – and performance oversight – is coming
Snow is on the way, and our hardworking teams at DPW have already been preparing to keep the District moving during the winter weather event.
Ward 1 Update: A tremendous loss of trust
WARD 1 UPDATE Hello Neighbors: Like many of you, I am grieving the senseless death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at the hands of an ICE agent earlier this week. Ms. Good was unarmed and unthreatening, and reportedly just dropped her son off at school. A day later, federal agents shot and injured two people […]
Ward 1 Update: On to 2026!
WARD 1 UPDATE Hello Neighbors: 2025 has been a tough year for District residents. But like always, we’ve gotten through it by sticking together and supporting one another. As we head into the break, I want to wish you and your loved ones a truly happy holiday season. Looking forward to putting 2025 in our […]
Substance Use Outreach Would Get Boost With Nadeau Bill
A bill heard by the D.C. Council’s Health Committee today would expand a highly-successful substance use disorder outreach pilot program in the District.
Job opening: Constituent Services Specialist
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau is seeking to hire a Constituent Services Specialist (CSS). This position will work with the constituent services team to serve the residents and small businesses of Ward 1.
Trash Talk: DPW Oversight Roundtable
Trash Talk: A lot more folks than usual have been experiencing delays in trash and recycling collection in the past couple months – enough that I asked DPW to come talk about why that is and their plans for improving service. There’s some encouraging news in their answers.