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I’ve long fought for affordable housing in Ward 1 and the District, which makes the ERAP situation extremely painful.
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.
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement.
I look forward to collaborating with the Office of Planning, neighbors, and local institutions to create a new community landmark we can all be proud of, one that will add density to the site, contribute to the shortage of affordable housing in this part of Ward 1 and provide new public amenities to help restore the vibrancy of this end of the U Street Corridor.
“The Council has gone through yet another budget process while the commission has sat on its hands.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s never just about the numbers – it’s about the people impacted by the programs and people funded in the budget. I remain committed to do the hard work to take care of our neighbors, to keep our city safe, to enhance our quality of life.
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.
Tuesday, November 28 at D.C. Housing Finance Agency and online
Councilmember Nadeau's remarks on introducing the Sexual Harassment Investigation Review Emergency Act of 2023.
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