Nadeau Condemns Trump DACA Decision – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Washington – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end protection for Dreamers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA:
Ward 1 Update: Controlling the rat population, more summer events announced – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Baby Boxes, Reducing Gun Violence, Combatting Gentrification – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Reducing infant mortality with Baby Boxes for all D.C. newborns
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Aiming to reduce the District’s infant mortality rate, last week Councilmember Nadeau introduced a bill that will provide all new parents in the District with a “Baby Box.” The boxes encourage safe sleep practices by serving as a bassinet for infants and will come with essential items for new parents. The bill is modeled after a recent statewide initiative in New Jersey and a long-time program in Finland. A majority of Councilmembers have signed onto the bill.
Councilmember Nadeau Expresses Concerns on Tubman Field Use – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Today, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau sent the below letter to the Department of General Services about allowing the community to use the field at Tubman Elementary School in Columbia Heights:
Bill Provides “Baby Boxes” for All DC Newborns – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Bill from Councilmember Nadeau aims to reduce infant mortality in the District
WASHINGTON – Aiming to reduce the District’s infant mortality rate, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill that will provide all new parents in the District with a “Baby Box.” The boxes encourage safe sleep practices by serving as a bassinet for infants and will come with essential items for new parents. The bill is modeled after a recent statewide initiative in New Jersey and a long-time program in Finland. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso, Robert C. White, Jr., Kenyan R. McDuffie, Anita Bonds, Elissa Silverman, Mary M. Cheh and Charles Allen. It was cosponsored by Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.
Gun Violence Protection Order Bill Aims to Reduce Gun Violence in District – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Bill from Councilmember Nadeau allows residents and police to temporarily remove guns and prevent purchases if person is an immediate threat
WASHINGTON – Aiming to reduce gun violence in the District, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill that will give residents and police more tools to reduce access to firearms by those who are a risk to themselves or others. Modeled after successful California legislation, the bill is a vehicle for people to petition the court for a temporary extreme civil protection order where there is an immediate and present danger that the subject will cause injury to themselves or others. It allows police to immediately remove guns and prevents the subject of the order from legally purchasing other firearms for 14 days. After 14 days, the court will decide based on testimony and evidence if there is significant threat of harm to self or others to justify removing the firearms for a one-year period. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso and Anita Bonds.
District Home Visiting Programs to Get Boost Under New Bill – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Councilmember Nadeau introduces early childhood legislation to help kids thrive from birth
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill to expand access to home visiting services run by the Department of Health after an Auditor’s report found the demand for the programs outstripped funding. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers Robert C. White, Jr., Anita Bonds, and Elissa Silverman and co-sponsored by Councilmember Charles Allen.
Nadeau Introduces Small Business Rental Assistance Bill
Bill will combat commercial gentrification to keep local small businesses from being pushed out by rising rents
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill to provide assistance to small businesses to ensure that they are able to remain open by establishing a rental assistance program within the Department of Small and Local Business Development. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers Elissa Silverman, Robert C. White, Jr., and Trayon White, Sr. and co-sponsored by Councilmembers David Grosso and Charles Allen.
Annual Ward 1 Public Safety Meeting – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
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Last week I held my annual Ward 1 public safety event to bring together the Metropolitan Police Department, youth serving organizations and neighbors before summer begins. The goal of the meeting was to make sure residents are connected to all that the DC government, its partners and I are doing in our community to keep them safe. We had more than 75 residents at the event, as well as Police Chief Peter Newsham and representatives from each of the Police Service Areas in Ward 1 which are divided between MPD’s 3rd and 4th Districts.
Below you’ll find highlights from the presentations, including how MPD is preparing for the summer, and questions from residents.
Bill Reforms TOPA Process for Single-Family Homes – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Bill from Councilmember Nadeau preserves rights of tenants while reducing barriers for single family homeowners
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill to promote sales of single family homes by carving out a narrow exemption to the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). The bill preserves the rights of tenants while reducing barriers for single family homeowners by preventing the assignment of TOPA rights for single family homes when the landlord maintains the home as their primary residence. The bill is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Grosso, Allen, and Cheh and Chairman Mendelson.
