Nadeau Proposal Would Encourage New Housing Investment, Preserve Tenant Rights
The proposed changes would create predictability for building owners and developers, encourage new housing investment in the District, and protect the rights of tenants to negotiate when residential buildings go up for sale.
Ranked Choice Voting funded in Council vote
Voters will soon be able to rank their choices when voting in D.C. elections, thanks to Council approval of an amendment to the FY 2026 budget that funds the Ranked Choice Voting portion of Initiative 83.
But this budget is not complete!
Councilmember Nadeau’s remarks on the First Reading of the FY 2026 Budget
Remarks on the RENTAL ACT
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, delivered the following remarks ahead of the vote of the Housing Committee, on which she serves, to approve the Mayor’s proposed RENTAL Act, which addresses TOPA issues, among others. I know there are 10 other Titles in this bill besides TOPA. To touch on some of those: Councilmember White, […]
Initial takeaways on the FY26 Budget
But even in a difficult budget year, District residents deserve a budget that invests in childcare, early childhood educator pay, affordable housing, social services, and the things that support and power our city.
Competing Housing Bills Draw Dozens of Witnesses
A Council hearing on Wednesday showcased two visions for the future of the District’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bedrock component of tenant rights in the District since 1980.
Nadeau Bill Ensures Adequate Payment to Nonprofits for Their Work
The bill clarifies and updates the “Nonprofit Fair Compensation Act of 2020” to ensure that nonprofit organizations partnering with the District government are fairly and consistently reimbursed for the full cost of delivering vital services in our communities.
Statement Regarding RFK Stadium Deal
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, issued the following statement in response to the announced stadium deal at the site of the old RFK Stadium. “I’m proud of the Washington Commanders and could not be more thrilled to see Josh Harris and the new team leadership take them in a positive direction. “But when it […]
Council Committee Hears Testimony on Bill to Close More Homicide Cases
A D.C. Council Committee heard public testimony Wednesday on a bill that would boost reward amounts and give greater support to witnesses who give testimony that assists police in solving murder cases.
Nadeau introduces common sense updates to save and improve TOPA
The future of the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, a bedrock component of tenant rights in the District since 1980, is at risk. Today Councilmember Nadeau is introducing common sense reforms to streamline and modernize TOPA.
