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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:

May 7, 2019, 11:52 am

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.

April 23, 2019, 10:47 am

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.

April 22, 2019, 4:41 pm

Councilmember Nadeau’s Letter to Mayor Bowser on Street Safety and Vision Zero

April 22, 2019, 4:41 pm

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:

April 2, 2019, 11:18 am

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.

March 5, 2019, 4:17 pm

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.

February 5, 2019, 10:52 am

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.

January 8, 2019, 4:03 pm

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.

January 8, 2019, 1:21 pm

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

December 3, 2018, 4:20 pm

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