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Ward 1 Update: Not the right investment

The Commanders have a rich history and a years-long cultural legacy. But the fact remains that the District cannot afford to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on a sports stadium for a privately held team.

RFK stadium deal is not the right investment for D.C.

Neighborhood Management Authority Legislation 

A Neighborhood Management Authority established by this bill would provide enhancements to clean and safe programs, support businesses and cultural destinations, maintain public spaces, manage public assets, and would help coordinate D.C. government services for maximum efficiency.

Councilmember Nadeau speaks with WTOP about the RFK stadium deal

She says D.C. can’t afford to spend $1 billion on a sports stadium for a privately held team and that the deal is not a good one for the District.

Statement Regarding RFK Stadium Deal

Ward 1 Update: More. Affordable. Housing.

It’s been a busy month as I’ve pushed to ensure a path to safe and affordable housing for every District resident. Far too many of our residents struggle with excessive housing costs, and I recently introduced two bills to address our housing needs.

Statement Regarding RFK Stadium Deal

Council Committee Hears Testimony on Bill to Close More Homicide Cases 

A D.C. Council Committee heard public testimony Wednesday on a bill that would boost reward amounts and give greater support to witnesses who give testimony that assists police in solving murder cases.

Nadeau introduces common sense updates to save and improve TOPA

The future of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bedrock component of tenant rights in the District since 1980, is at risk. Today Councilmember Nadeau is introducing common sense reforms to streamline and modernize TOPA.

On Capitol Hill to fight for D.C.’s budget

I joined my D.C. Council colleagues on Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans and explain how their proposed continuing resolution will hurt D.C. by forcing us to slash public safety and education funding.

Statement on D.C.’s autonomy

Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau issued a statement on the District of Columbia's right to self-governance.

Councilmembers Announce D.C.’s Bottle Bill 

Eleven councilmembers introduce bill requiring deposits on beverage containers, proven to drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers.

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.

Supporting the Educators who Support our Kids

We have been legislating wider access to early childhood education for years now, and we are going to have to continue doing it until it is fully implemented.

Hearing on Violence Interruption Office: They Need a Vision and a Plan

The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety heard hours of testimony Monday on how the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is managing the violence interruption programs under its responsibility, in light of the recent bribery allegations that implicated Life Deeds, one of the contractors. Councilmember Nadeau attended the hearing to ask questions and to emphasize that problems with one contractor should not be seen as an indictment of all violence interruption programs and contractors.

Remarks on Changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.

Nadeau Opening Statement at Sexual Harassment Hearing 

Remarks on the Final Vote of the FY 2025 Budget

Yes, this was a difficult year. And we were handed a difficult budget. I’m proud of the work this Council has done to make an unpalatable budget better.

Ward 1 Update: Not the right investment

The Commanders have a rich history and a years-long cultural legacy. But the fact remains that the District cannot afford to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money on a sports stadium for a privately held team.

Ward 1 Update: More. Affordable. Housing.

It’s been a busy month as I’ve pushed to ensure a path to safe and affordable housing for every District resident. Far too many of our residents struggle with excessive housing costs, and I recently introduced two bills to address our housing needs.

Ward 1 Update: Waiting on a Budget

Things are strangely quiet right now because we are waiting on the U.S. House of Representatives to fix the D.C. budget mess they created in the Continuing Resolution they passed in early March.

Ward 1 Update: Direct and unique impact

We’re in the middle of one of the busiest and most important times in the legislative calendar: performance oversight. This is the Council’s chance to ask the people who run the agencies and offices we oversee to answer key questions.

Act now: Stand up for D.C.’s budget

Allow D.C. to continue spending at already approved FY25 levels and vote against any CR that hurts the District.

Ward 1: Question time

We’re in the middle of one of the busiest and most important times in the legislative calendar: performance oversight. This is the Council’s chance to ask the people who run the agencies and offices we oversee to answer key questions.

On Capitol Hill to fight for D.C.’s budget

I joined my D.C. Council colleagues on Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans and explain how their proposed continuing resolution will hurt D.C. by forcing us to slash public safety and education funding.

Beautiful, dignified housing for Park Morton residents

The first phase of the Park Morton reconstruction project is almost ready to open – more than 140 units of income-restricted housing, with one-, two-, three- and even a four-bedroom unit, to accommodate families of all sizes.

Pushing OUC on technology issues

I've been pushing the Office of Unified Communications over the past several months over its systemic and technology-specific issues that are resulting in delayed and incorrect responses to 911 emergencies.

DBH Community Meeting on Proposed Columbia Heights Stabilization Center

The Department of Behavioral Health and partners recently held a community meeting on the proposed Columbia Heights stabilization center. It was an opportunity to hear from DBH leadership about plans for the center and ask questions.

Visit to DC’s 911 Call Center (OUC)

I made an unannounced visit and took a tour of the center along with staff from Councilmember Pinto's and my offices and saw what the operation looks like, how calls are handled, and the staffing.

Remarks on Changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.

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DC flag on a bus stop in Columbia Heights. Photo by MrTinDC.

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