Equal Access to Changing Tables Required By New DC Council Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill to ensure equal access to changing tables in publicly accessible government buildings and newly constructed or substantially renovated public buildings. The bill recognizes that in the District, all families regardless of composition should be able to access space where they can properly attend to the needs of the child in their care. The Equal Access to Changing Tables Amendment Act of 2019 has majority support on Council with co-introduction by Councilmembers Charles Allen and Robert C. White, Jr and co-sponsorship by Councilmembers Elissa Silverman, Mary Cheh, Kenyan McDuffie, David Grosso, Vincent Gray, and Jack Evans. It was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Statement on Recent ICE Actions in Ward 1
I am deeply troubled by reports from advocates that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement conducted an action in Adams Morgan this past weekend that resulted in two parents being brought into ICE custody and separated from their teenage children. These actions tear our families apart and sow deep distrust in law enforcement. As Councilmember, I have called for an abolition of ICE and wrote DC’s law to establish a permanent immigrant legal services fund.
Statement on recent hate crime attack on U Street
Councilmember Nadeau released the following statement in the wake of the recent attack on a gay couple on U Street:
Statement from Councilmember Nadeau on Excessive Use of Force by Metro PD Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 24, 2019
“I reached out to Metro Transit Police Chief Pavlik and have heard back from him. I appreciate that they have launched an investigation. In the meantime, I’ve seen enough to condemn the actions of that officer. The video leaves little doubt in my mind that what happened was unacceptable. According to the Chief, the officer remains on full-duty status. His actions have harmed a member of the public, and at the very least he should be removed from contact with the public while the investigation is ongoing. Although this happened in Ward 1, it could have happened anywhere in the Metro system and that’s something all of our leaders across the region should be concerned about.”
Statement on Metro PD Officer Conduct
Statement from Councilmember Nadeau on Excessive Use of Force by Metro PD Officer
DC Council budget aggressively tackles homelessness crisis and funds quality-of-life improvements
Last week, the Council took an important vote on the budget that will set the direction for DC’s spending next year. It contains some significant wins for Ward 1 and on my priorities of addressing homelessness, supporting small businesses, building affordable housing, and keeping our communities safe. Below are highlights, but please feel free to get in touch with my office if you would like more detail on funded items.
Nadeau Introduces Vote-By-Mail Bill to Increase Voter Participation
Today, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced the Vote by Mail Amendment Act of 2019 which requires the Board of Elections (BOE) to offer paper ballots for all elections to be mailed or dropped off at designated locations, in addition to allowing people to vote in person. The legislation is aimed at making voting easier and increasing voter participation across the District. In addition to Nadeau, the bill is co-introduced by a majority of the Council including Councilmembers Charles Allen, Mary Cheh, Robert White, Jr., David Grosso, Anita Bonds, Kenyan McDuffie, and Jack Evans. It was co-sponsored by Councilmember Vincent Gray. The legislation was referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
Nadeau Celebrates $1 Million for Ward 1 Public Housing Repairs
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau celebrated securing $1 million for Ward 1 public housing repairs in the FY20 budget passed by Council this week. An amendment, written by Nadeau and At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, was included in the budget to redirect funds that had been set aside for the Line Hotel’s tax abatement toward public housing repairs in Ward 1. The amendment comes after the District’s Attorney General confirmed that the hotel was not eligible for the abatement after it did not meet the law’s local hiring requirements.
Nadeau Co-Introduces Vision Zero Omnibus
At the May 7th, 2019 Legislative Meeting, the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019 was introduced. The bill, among other things, does the following:
Nadeau Introduces Resolution Opposing MD Highway Widening in Favor of Transit
Today, along with Councilmembers Grosso, Cheh, and Silverman, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a Sense of the Council resolution to oppose the State of Maryland’s Highway Widening Plans, and advocate for public transit as a solution to our region’s congestion.
