Committee to hear testimony on possible rights violations resulting from coordination with feds
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, announced that her Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a public roundtable October 29 to hear from residents and organizations about incidents they’ve witnessed since January that involve D.C. government coordination with federal entities or joint enforcement activity that may violate D.C. human rights laws.
Tackling the crisis of chronic absenteeism
We are failing our kids. We are failing to tackle the crisis right in front of us.
Ward 1 Update: For our kids and their kids
After more than a year of research, conversations with local distributers and retailers as well as residents, advocates, and students, followed by planning and drafting, the Council took its first formal action this week on DC’s bottle bill. I introduced this major environmental legislation to drastically reduce litter in our streets, parks, and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent deposit on beverage containers sold in the District.
Remarks on DC’s Bottle Bill
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau delivered the following remarks during a Committee on Business and Economic Development hearing on the Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 (the “bottle bill”).
Testify for the Bottle Bill
The bill will receive a hearing on October 1 at 9:30 am in the Committee on Business and Economic Development. Sign up to testify and submit testimony.
Ward 1 Update: Hands off DC
At Monday’s Council vote on the First Reading of the FY 2026 budget, we restored funds to critical programs, approved funding for ranked choice voting, and postponed action on the ill-conceived repeal of I-82, the tipped minimum wage.
Nadeau Statement on RENTAL Act TOPA Changes
Council passes Nadeau’s amendment with major wins for TOPA rights, then undermines it with massive exemption for thousands of buildings.
Interview with WTOP on Mayor’s Executive Order Requiring Federal Coordination
Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau spoke with WTOP this week about the Mayor’s executive order. All District leaders should stand strong against the brazen spread of authoritarian rule.
Video: Free DC Rally on Capitol Hill
I joined Free DC and my Council colleagues to demand an end to the federal occupation of the District and to deliver a message to Republicans in Congress: you take care of your business, and we’ll take care of ours.
Standing up for our District with Mt Pleasant Neighbors
Thank you Mt Pleasant neighbors for giving me the chance to speak and a huge thanks to everyone who has been showing up night after night to stand up for our District.