Nadeau Introduces Elaine’s Law to Protect Survivors of Abuse in Divorce Proceedings
Today as members of the D.C. Council wear purple for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced the Alimony Justice for Injured Spouses Amendment Act of 2018 or “Elaine’s Law” to protect spouses from having to pay alimony, legal fees and other spousal support to their abusers in divorce proceedings. The bill is co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso and Anita Bonds.
Nadeau Hosts Ward 1 Education Town Hall on Search for Public Schools Chancellor and Deputy Mayor for Education
On September 17, Councilmember Nadeau hosted a Ward 1 Town Hall meeting focused on the search for the District of Columbia Public Schools Chancellor and the Deputy Mayor for Education. The event was an opportunity for residents of Ward 1 to share their thoughts on this search and hear from Councilmember David Grosso, Chair of the Education Committee, and Laura Wilson Phelan, Ward 1 Representative on the State Board of Education. Attendees split into three groups where they worked on and answered questions about their priorities for each position which were shared at the meeting with a representative from the Mayor’s office and which were provided to the administration in the below letters.
Nadeau, Joined by Full Council, Calls on ICE to Cease Racial Profiling, Return Detained Washingtonians
WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau was joined by all members of the D.C. Council calling on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to cease racially profiling people in the District of Columbia and return detained Washingtonians.
Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options
WASHINGTON – The healthy beverage choice will be an easy choice for kids and parents under a new bill introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau. The Healthy Beverages for Kids Meals Act of 2018 aims to reduce childhood obesity by making healthy choices like water, milk, and 100% fruit juices the default beverage option for all restaurant’s kids’ meals in Washington, DC. Families would still be able to order other beverage items upon request at restaurants. The bill is co-introduced by Councilmember David Grosso and is supported by the American Heart Association.
Denouncing White Supremacy
This Sunday, August 12, a group of white supremacists are planning a protest in downtown Washington at Lafayette Square near the White House. Details about street closures, which are concentrated around the White House and in Foggy Bottom, are here.
ICE Raids in Ward 1
I have received reports from advocates and local officials that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement conducted at least three operations in Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights and Petworth over the last 10 days, arresting approximately 20-25 people. This includes one operation where ICE detained nine residents from Sarbin Towers, an apartment building at 16th and Park Rd NW.
Statement on Initiative 77
Yesterday, a majority of my colleagues on the Council introduced a bill that would repeal Initiative 77. Since you wrote me about the issue, I wanted to let you know where I stand.
Nadeau Bill Increases Tax Refund for Low-Income DC Taxpayers
WASHINGTON – Nearly one in five District taxpayers could get a larger tax refund under a new bill introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau.
Letter to the City Administrator on the LINE Hotel
Today, Councilmember Nadeau called for an investigation into why the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan has received at least nine consecutive Temporary Certificates of Occupancy and if they are an attempt to extend the official construction period to make the hotel eligible for a $46 million tax abatement.
Notes From My 3rd Annual Ward 1 Public Safety Summit – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Last month, I held my 3rd annual Ward 1 Public Safety Summit. Originally, this event was a chance for residents to meet their police officers, but in years since we’ve included other organizations and agencies that serve our youth and also play an important role in keeping our community safe.
