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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.
Council member Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1), who oversees the [the Department of Public Works], says she has been trying to shift its priorities to bad drivers over bad parkers.
A key vote last Thursday, November 21 in the Committee on Public Works & Operations advanced legislation that would provide a fairer and more equitable justice system at the Office of Human Rights.
Empower is a ride-hailing company and must follow the rules of ride-hailing companies. What’s most important here is that riders and drivers will be protected from the unscrupulous practices of a business that thought it should be unaccountable to anyone.
Today the D.C. Council passed legislation that sets soundproofing standards for new residential construction in mixed-use corridors and entertainment districts. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, protects the vibrant musical and cultural history of neighborhoods while giving relief to the residents who appreciate that culture, and also seek reasonable protections from excessive sound.
"The public is rightfully outraged when they see a vehicle with fake license plates out on the street," said DC Council Member Brianne Nadeau, who introduced the Fraudulent Vehicle Tag and Parking Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2024.
Today the D.C. Council passed legislation that sets soundproofing standards for new residential construction in mixed-use corridors and entertainment districts. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, protects the vibrant musical and cultural history of neighborhoods while giving relief to the residents who appreciate that culture, and also seek reasonable protections from excessive sound.
I am saddened and angered that someone would use the anniversary of this night of terror against Jews to instill fear and stoke antisemitism. This kind of hate and attempt to instill fear has no place in the District.
I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my colleague, Janeese Lewis George, and her husband Kyle, on the joyful arrival of their baby boy. This is a momentous occasion for their family, and I couldn’t be happier for them.
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement.
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.
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.
I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.
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.
These investments reflect the Committee’s commitment to preserving and strengthening those critical services, from trash collection and composting services to streamlining business licensing and ensuring sufficient staffing to handle administrative claims and human rights protections.
The center is in trouble and unfortunately this administration hasn’t made it a priority, even after numerous dangerous incidents and people waiting for many minutes when calling 911. This visit will help guide the oversight I do to demand answers and put us on a path forward to fixing the systemic issues.
DDOT is installing bus and bike lanes and new bus platforms along Columbia Road from 16th Street to Connecticut Ave. The project improves bus service on one of the busiest stretches of road in the District.
Council will return from recess on Monday, September 16, and my staff and I have been preparing for the restart of legislative meetings. Here’s what to watch for when Council is back in session.
This week the Council voted unanimously to renew emergency and temporary legislation that would allow retired firefighters to take jobs as 911 call takers and dispatchers without financial penalty to their retirement benefits. This is an important tool in recruiting more employees to the severely understaffed agency.
Council will return from recess on Monday, September 16, and my staff and I have been preparing for the restart of legislative meetings. Here’s what to watch for when Council is back in session.
Last week, the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which I chair, convened a hearing to identify missteps in the initial investigation of allegations of sexual harassment against Mayor Bowser’s former chief of staff and deputy mayor for planning and economic development and ensure that the DC government improves going forward.
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.
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.
I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.
After seven years in federal court, we can finally move forward with hundreds of units of affordable, beautiful, dignified housing units and a community park at the site of the former Bruce Monroe School.
Remarks before the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee regarding the Mayor's proposed Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Act
More than 100 residents in person and 350 online asked questions and heard from the Chief about her plans to fight crime in the ward.
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