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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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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.
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