Councilmember Nadeau’s Letter to Mayor Bowser on Street Safety and Vision Zero
On April 22, 2019, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau sent out the following letter to Mayor Bowser regarding the recent deaths of pedestrians and cyclists on the District’s roads and DC’s stalled Vision Zero initiative. The full text of the letter and PDF are below.
Councilmember Nadeau’s Letter to Mayor Bowser on Street Safety and Vision Zero
On April 22, 2019, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau sent out the following letter to Mayor Bowser regarding the recent deaths of pedestrians and cyclists on the District’s roads and DC’s stalled Vision Zero initiative. The full text of the letter and PDF are below.
Opposing Trump’s Rule Changes to Food Assistance
On April 2nd, Councilmember Nadeau and the rest of the DC Council sent a letter to the Federal Food and Nutrition Service in opposition to proposed rule changes that would put thousands of food insecure Washingtonians at risk. Read the full letter here:
Nadeau Bill Provides On-Site Services for Residents in Multi-Unit Buildings
WASHINGTON – Working to provide better access to social services, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill today that would provide on-site services for residents in certain multi-unit buildings. The On-Site Services Act of 2019 is supported by a majority of Council. It was co-introduced by Councilmembers Trayon White, Kenyan R. McDuffie, Elissa Silverman, Robert C. White, Jr., David Grosso, Mary M. Cheh, and Anita Bonds, and co-sponsored by Councilmembers Charles Allen and Vincent Gray.
Nadeau Bill Would Bring DC Housing Authority Under Mayoral Control
WASHINGTON – Working to protect the District’s public housing, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill today that would move the D.C. Housing Authority from an independent agency to an agency under Mayoral control.
Bedbug Control Act
On January 8, 2019, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced the Bedbug Control Act of 2019, which aims to control the spread of bedbugs by giving homeowners and tenants more information about bedbugs and giving DCRA more authority to inspect, as well as other provisions. Details are below.
Nadeau Introduces Rainy Day Refund Act to Increase Refunds for DC Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – Nearly one in five District taxpayers could get a larger tax refund under a bill re-introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau. The Rainy Day Refund Act gives low income taxpayers who use the Earned Income Tax Credit a 50 percent “savings match” if they opt to save a portion of their refund for a “rainy day” by deferring part of their refund for six months. Deferring and increasing the refund amount is an evidence-based approach that lifts more taxpayers out of poverty by encouraging savings and helping families weather unpredictable fluctuations in income.
D.C. Council to Vote on “Red Flag” Gun Bill, Public Restrooms Plan
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the D.C. Council will vote on “red flag” gun legislation that gives residents and police more tools to reduce access to firearms by those who are a risk to themselves or others. They will also vote on legislation that would lead to public restroom facilities and incentives for businesses that make restrooms available to the public. The bills, written and introduced by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, will reduce gun violence and provide dignified facilities for residents experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Tomorrow, both will receive their first of two required votes to become law before the end of the current Council session.
End-of-Year Activity at the Council
The Council has until the end of the year to pass any remaining bills before newly reelected members are sworn in and the new Council period begins in 2019. This means a flurry of activity as we wrap up.
Councilmembers Call on Mayor to Restore Housing Counseling Funding
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau called on Mayor Bowser to restore funding cuts to housing counseling providers, a critical resource for residents seeking affordable housing. The letter suggests a possible source of funding: a surplus in dedicated tax revenue to the Housing Production Trust Fund.
