D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) welcomed submission of new legislation by Mayor Muriel Bowser on contracting and procurement reform, saying it addresses some of the same issues addressed in her own legislation on the topic, which she introduced last month. She said she will review the Mayor’s proposal to see where the two bills align with and complement each other.
In my final year as your Ward 1 Councilmember, you will see me fighting to drastically reduce litter in our neighborhoods and rivers; leverage zoning and funding to build more affordable housing; restore and expand the safety net our most vulnerable residents rely on; and invest in our public spaces.
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.
New omnibus legislation from D.C. Councilmembers Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) and Robert White (D-At-Large) would replace the existing Housing Production Trust Fund with a more robust and modern financing mechanism and add new tools to accelerate housing production.
I suspect you are just as frustrated at having to receive another one of these updates as I am to have to send it. I want to start by commending the people of Ward 1 for your immense patience and compassion following the major storm. With temperatures on the rise I am optimistic that this will soon be behind us.
In the past two budgets, the Council was presented with significant cuts, including the loss of eligibility for services, elimination of cost-of-living increases, and pay cuts for educators, and other critical services and supports.
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.
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.
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.
