Councilmember Nadeau Introduces Bill to Protect Public Housing Tenants from Displacement
WASHINGTON – Just days before the DC Council is set to hold a hearing on the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) Transformation plan, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced the “Public Housing Preservation and Tenant Protection Amendment Act of 2020.”
Ward 1 Telephone Town Hall
On November 19th, 2019, DC Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau held a telephone town hall. On it, we discussed public safety, the Georgia Avenue Equitable Development Project, lead pipe replacement, and more.
Listen to the recording below, and please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future by going to the ‘Contact’ page.
New Funding for Safer Communities in Ward 1
It’s been a difficult year in the District of Columbia when it comes to violence in our communities. As of October 2019, homicides in the past year were up District-wide from 126 to 136 and in Ward 1 from 9 to 14. Thoughts and prayers are nice, but concrete action is what we all need. Creating a safer place for all of our residents requires coordinated efforts between the Council, the Mayor, and all of our agencies with a presence in the community. For my part, I want to keep you updated on what the Council is doing in response.
New Bill Funds Access to Healthy Foods and Child Care, Park Improvements with Tax on Sugary Drinks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Contact: Tom Fazzini, [email protected], office: (202) 724-8180, mobile: (202) 262-8998
New Bill Strengthens Oversight of District’s Child Welfare System
Working to strengthen oversight of the District’s child welfare system, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill establishing an independent and impartial office of the Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson. The Child Safety and Well-being Ombudsperson Establishment Act of 2019 was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso, Robert White, Mary Cheh, Charles Allen, Elissa Silverman, and Brandon Todd. It was referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services, which is chaired by Councilmember Nadeau.
Statement on Staff Incident
UPDATE: The office of Councilmember Nadeau released the following statement on Tuesday, August 13, 2019:
Oversight of Department on Disability Services Contract
As Chair of the Human Services Committee, Councilmember Nadeau is working to ensure residents currently served by the Developmental Disabilities Administration Health Initiative contract continue receiving the same level of care regardless of provider. Recently, the Department on Disability Services announced that the current contract which provides vital services to residents with developmental disabilities would expire on August 30, 2019 and the services would be moved to DDS and other providers. Immediately after this decision became public, her office received an outpouring of emails and phone calls from advocates, families, and members of the disability rights community expressing their concerns. Councilmember Nadeau quickly held a joint public roundtable on the issue and based on testimony from advocates and residents concluded that the current plan leaves concerning gaps. Council does not have the legal authority to alter the contract, so she has asked DDS for weekly updates on the transition and asked the Mayor to reexamine the decision and consider extending the contract. Below is a timeline.
New law allows undocumented residents to designate “standby guardian” for children if parents are detained
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced, and the DC Council passed, emergency legislation that allows parents to designate a trusted adult who can serve as legal guardian for children if parents are detained. The new law is a response to heightened threats from the federal government of ICE raids. The Standby Guardian Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 was co-introduced by all Councilmembers and passed unanimously.
Comprehensive DCRA Reform Bill Brings Accountability and Transparency to Residential Housing and Construction
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a comprehensive bill to reform the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs by making it more accountable to residents and its decisions more transparent. The Tenant and Homeowner Accountability and Protection Amendment Act of 2019 was co-introduced by Councilmembers Mary Cheh and Anita Bonds and co-sponsored by Councilmembers Elissa Silverman, Jack Evans and Chairman Phil Mendelson. It was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Update: Amendments for July 9 Comprehensive Plan Markup
After consultation with the Chairman, other colleagues on the Council, constituents, and advocates, I have revised amendments that I plan on introducing at the Council’s July 9th markup.
