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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.

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

Park Morton residents return home

Today we got to celebrate the opening of the Park Morton apartments and that 15 former residents—so far—have moved back into their neighborhood. Many people worked thru a lot of challenges to get us here.

A bottle bill for D.C.

The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 is major environmental legislation that would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent deposit on beverage containers sold in the District.

2024 Progress Report

Welcome to my 2024 Progress Report – a look back at how we worked to enhance road safety, build more affordable housing, expand violence prevention programs, and more.

Columbia Road Bus and Bike Project Underway

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. It will make clearer for all road users who should be where, and enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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.

Nadeau Announces Committee Vote on Investigation Into Ride Hailing App Empower  

Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, today announced that the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which she chairs, will vote today to launch an investigation into the unauthorized operations of the ride hailing app Empower, citing its lack of compliance (or lack of proof of compliance) with numerous laws and regulations that protect the safety and security of consumers.
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