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What’s going on with violence prevention funding in Ward One?

Remarks on Common Sense TOPA Reform Amendment Act

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

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.

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 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.

Remarks on Common Sense TOPA Reform Amendment Act

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 

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.

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.

What’s going on with violence prevention funding in Ward One?

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.

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Community Mural by L W Arts & Design at WMATA Columbia Heights Station along 14th at Irving Street. Photo by Elvert Barnes.

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