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Statement on DHCD failures

Statement Regarding Failed Rollout  of 2026 ERAP Applications 

Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, issued the following statement following the extremely disorganized ERAP application process today in which residents waited for hours in line outside and phone hotlines failed.

Hands Off D.C.: Statement on passage of House bills

The House action yesterday is an affront to democracy, undermines the voice and vote of 700,000 U.S. citizens and legal residents, and threatens public safety in the District with counterproductive measures.

Ward 1 Update: A sobering picture of our city

Nadeau Blasts DHCD Over Loss of Federal Funds 

Councilmember Nadeau issued the following statement in response to the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development’s mismanagement - forfeiting $35 million in affordable housing funds while bailing out a developer.

Remarks at hearing on possible rights violations resulting from coordination with feds

Below are the opening remarks made by Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, at today’s roundtable on incidents since January that involve D.C. government coordination with federal entities or joint enforcement activity that may violate D.C. human rights laws.

Statement Regarding Failed Rollout  of 2026 ERAP Applications 

Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, issued the following statement following the extremely disorganized ERAP application process today in which residents waited for hours in line outside and phone hotlines failed.

Hands Off D.C.: Statement on passage of House bills

The House action yesterday is an affront to democracy, undermines the voice and vote of 700,000 U.S. citizens and legal residents, and threatens public safety in the District with counterproductive measures.

Nadeau Blasts DHCD Over Loss of Federal Funds 

Councilmember Nadeau issued the following statement in response to the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development’s mismanagement - forfeiting $35 million in affordable housing funds while bailing out a developer.

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.

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.

Statement on Mayor’s Executive Order Requiring Federal Coordination

With her latest executive order, the Mayor of our city has again signaled her plan to collaborate indefinitely with federal law enforcement, to capitulate in advance. This in the face of the Administration’s egregious takeover of a city of 700,000 residents, who have made clear their disdain for federal occupation.

Remarks at hearing on possible rights violations resulting from coordination with feds

Below are the opening remarks made by Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, at today’s roundtable on incidents 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.

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").

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.

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.

On the recommendation to expel Councilmember Trayon White

Today, December 16, the Ad Hoc Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the D.C. Council expel Councilmember Trayon White for violations of the D.C. Code and D.C. Council Rules. Councilmember Nadeau made the following remarks.

Ward 1 Update: A sobering picture of our city

Ward 1 Update: Delivering beautiful, dignified housing

This month, we celebrated the opening of the new Park Morton apartments. Fifteen former residents—so far—have moved back into their neighborhood. Many people worked through a lot of challenges to get us here.

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.

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.

Ward 1 Update: No tax dollars for RFK stadium

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.

Ward 1 Update: Budget progress, but we’re not done yet!

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.

Tackling the crisis of chronic absenteeism

We are failing our kids. We are failing to tackle the crisis right in front of us.

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.

On DCPS leaving schools to fund their own programs

In a hearing this week DCPS made clear that it's leaving schools on their own to fund things like educator wellness grants, permanent substitutes, immigrant visa/green card program (for bilingual education) & other programs critical to teacher retention. The inequity is obvious: schools with well-resourced parents will find a way; other schools won't.

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.
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