Nadeau Statement on Chancellor Wilson – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
WASHINGTON – Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau issued the following statement today:
“As a parent and a Councilmember, I am deeply concerned about recent revelations that Chancellor Wilson’s own child was transferred inappropriately. I know from my Ward 1 constituents how stressful and challenging the school lottery can be, and how important school placement is for each child.
Nadeau Statement on Chancellor Wilson
WASHINGTON – Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau issued the following statement today: “As a parent and a Councilmember, I am deeply concerned about recent revelations that Chancellor Wilson’s own child was transferred inappropriately. I know from my Ward 1 constituents how stressful and challenging the school lottery can be, and how important school […]
Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act Second Vote – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Today, the D.C. Council had its second and final vote to approve the bill with some important changes that were requested by advocates like yourself. Since the bill’s first vote on November 7th I’ve been meeting with concerned stakeholders and I included two amendments to the final bill that will:
Supporting Net Neutrality – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Today, December 19, 2017, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, introduced a resolution before the District of Columbia Council opposing the repeal of Net Neutrality rules. The resolution was co-introduced by all 13 D.C. Councilmembers and was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The language of the resolution is online and below:
Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Thank you for your interest in the Homeless Service Reform Amendment Act (HSRA). I understand this is an issue you care about, and I share your concern. I want to be as thoughtful and thorough as possible, so I hope you’ll bear with me and read to the end of what I know is a lengthy description of where we are.
Nadeau Introduces Bill to Streamline Paperwork and Data Collection by District Agencies – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Washington – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced the Paperwork Reduction and Data Collection Act of 2017.
District residents and businesses have been grappling with the burden of filling out what seems like a mountain of various forms in their interactions with District agencies, often giving the same information to multiple agencies over and over again. Currently, there is no easy way to correct or update information with one agency or feel confident that the information will be shared with other appropriate agencies that would logically need that information. That means people are often giving the same or similar information over and over again. They also may wind up missing an agency when needing to update information. The result may be inconsistent records.
Nadeau Introduces Bill to Help Low Income Residents Replace Lead Pipes – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
With majority Council support, today Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduced the Lead Pipe Replacement and Disclosure Amendment Act of 2017 to help low-income residents replace lead private service lines on their property as well as disclose lead risk to homebuyers and renters.
Nadeau Condemns Trump DACA Decision – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Washington – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to end protection for Dreamers under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA:
Councilmember Nadeau Expresses Concerns on Tubman Field Use – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Today, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau sent the below letter to the Department of General Services about allowing the community to use the field at Tubman Elementary School in Columbia Heights:
Bill Provides “Baby Boxes” for All DC Newborns – Office of Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau
Bill from Councilmember Nadeau aims to reduce infant mortality in the District
WASHINGTON – Aiming to reduce the District’s infant mortality rate, today Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill that will provide all new parents in the District with a “Baby Box.” The boxes encourage safe sleep practices by serving as a bassinet for infants and will come with essential items for new parents. The bill is modeled after a recent statewide initiative in New Jersey and a long-time program in Finland. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso, Robert C. White, Jr., Kenyan R. McDuffie, Anita Bonds, Elissa Silverman, Mary M. Cheh and Charles Allen. It was cosponsored by Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.