Ward 1 Update: The nitty gritty city committee passes a budget
In this budget process, we dove into the weeds, found inefficiencies and waste, and applied those savings to areas of need to keep our city clean and safe and support the rights, health, and wellbeing of residents.
Remarks on the Public Works & Operations Committee Budget Recommendations
Councilmember Nadeau made the following remarks at the Committee on Public Works & Operations mark-up for the FY2026 budget on June 24, 2025. Read the full Committee Report.
Ward 1 Update: Budget of 1000 cuts
Even in a difficult budget year, District residents deserve a budget that invests in childcare, high quality schools, public safety, affordable housing, and social services—the things that support and power our city.
Initial takeaways on the FY26 Budget
But even in a difficult budget year, District residents deserve a budget that invests in childcare, early childhood educator pay, affordable housing, social services, and the things that support and power our city.
What’s going on with violence prevention funding in Ward One?
In the Mayor’s budget proposal, violence interruption programs in Ward 1 are cut in half, the Ward 1 Cure the Streets program is entirely cut, and the proposed plan for next fiscal year adopts a “ward-wide model” that will not help us prevent crew-based violence.
Remarks on Common Sense TOPA Reform Amendment Act
I know that we can find a way to balance the needs of housing investors and tenants with updates to the law that meet the current moment without gutting a bedrock component of tenant rights in the District.
Competing Housing Bills Draw Dozens of Witnesses
A Council hearing on Wednesday showcased two visions for the future of the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bedrock component of tenant rights in the District since 1980.
Nadeau Bill Ensures Adequate Payment to Nonprofits for Their Work
The bill clarifies and updates the “Nonprofit Fair Compensation Act of 2020” to ensure that nonprofit organizations partnering with the District government are fairly and consistently reimbursed for the full cost of delivering vital services in our communities.
Statement on Shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau issued the following statement on last night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in which two people were killed.
Ward 1 Update: A frustrating and significant delay
After weeks of delay and uncertainty, the Mayor has finally submitted her Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal to the District’s Chief Financial Officer. We now expect the proposal to come to the Council the week of May 26 for us to begin our budget oversight process and analysis.