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Ward 1 Update: A viable place to develop new housing

At a time when it is popular to lament the apparent slowdown in new housing and the shortage of affordable housing, these and other projects provide evidence that D.C. remains a viable and attractive place to develop new housing.

Ward 1 Update: Transparency & trust

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.

Nadeau Bill Would Increase Transparency and Streamline Contracting & Procurement

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.

2026 Ward 1 Update

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.

Ward 1 Update: Sustaining & Growing Affordable Housing 

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.

Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Public Life Study

Nadeau Bill Would Increase Transparency and Streamline Contracting & Procurement

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.

Housing Finance Overhaul Would Bolster Production and Preservation

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.

Report: Rescind Executive Orders on MPD Immigration Enforcement Cooperation

Report also recommends Council legislation to strengthen existing laws prohibiting collaboration

Substance Use Outreach Would Get Boost With Nadeau Bill

A bill heard by the D.C. Council’s Health Committee today would expand a highly-successful substance use disorder outreach pilot program in the District.

Nadeau Speaks at Hearing on ICE Activities and MPD Collaboration

Councilmember Nadeau made the following remarks today at a Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety hearing on federal law enforcement activities in the District and MPD collaboration.

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.

Same space, more housing

There’s no silver bullet to our housing crisis but updating our building code allows for more, larger, and more livable family-size units at lower cost in the same amount of space.

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.

Ward 1 Update: A viable place to develop new housing

At a time when it is popular to lament the apparent slowdown in new housing and the shortage of affordable housing, these and other projects provide evidence that D.C. remains a viable and attractive place to develop new housing.

Ward 1 Update: Transparency & trust

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.

Ward 1 Update: Sustaining & Growing Affordable Housing 

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.

Trash & Recycling Collection Update [Feb. 11]

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.

Ward 1 Update: Snow Removal and Oversight

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.

Trash/recycling/food waste collection update & school start delay

The normal DPW collection schedule will resume tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 2, for frontside collection households.

Trash Talk: DPW Oversight Roundtable

Trash Talk: A lot more folks than usual have been experiencing delays in trash and recycling collection in the past couple months – enough that I asked DPW to come talk about why that is and their plans for improving service. There’s some encouraging news in their answers.

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.
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