Council Passes Two Bills to Crack Down on Road Safety Violations
One allows immediate towing of vehicles with fake tags and obscured license plates; the other strengthens enforcement of food delivery vehicles.
Council Approves Sound Bills
The bills will enhance soundproofing in new homes, protect venues and musicians, and create a mechanism for turning down loud amplified sound
Bill to provide more equitable justice system at the Office of Human Rights passes Committee
A key vote last Thursday, November 21 in the Committee on Public Works & Operations advanced legislation that would provide a fairer and more equitable justice system at the Office of Human Rights.
Statement on Order for Empower to Cease Operations
Empower is a ride-hailing company and must follow the rules of ride-hailing companies. What’s most important here is that riders and drivers will be protected from the unscrupulous practices of a business that thought it should be unaccountable to anyone.
Council Passes Soundproofing Legislation to Protect Venues, Musicians, and Renters/Homeowners
Today the D.C. Council passed legislation that sets soundproofing standards for new residential construction in mixed-use corridors and entertainment districts. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, protects the vibrant musical and cultural history of neighborhoods while giving relief to the residents who appreciate that culture, and also seek reasonable protections from excessive sound.
Bills to Enforce Fake Tags and Regulate Food Delivery Pass Committee
A key vote on Thursday moved forward legislation that would allow immediate towing and impoundment of vehicles with counterfeit or obscured license plates.
Statement on the Attack on Char Bar Kosher Restaurant
I am saddened and angered that someone would use the anniversary of this night of terror against Jews to instill fear and stoke antisemitism. This kind of hate and attempt to instill fear has no place in the District.
Congratulations to Janeese Lewis George on the Birth of Her Son
I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to my colleague, Janeese Lewis George, and her husband Kyle, on the joyful arrival of their baby boy. This is a momentous occasion for their family, and I couldn’t be happier for them.
Nadeau Announces Committee Vote on Investigation Into Ride Hailing App Empower
UPDATE: The Committee on Public Works & Operations voted unanimously on Wednesday, September 25 to authorize the investigation. Committee on Public Works & Operations has received reports of health and safety risks posed by app WASHINGTON, D.C.— Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, today announced that the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which she […]
Statement on Circulator bus service
Circulator bus service will be phased out in the coming months and the plan announced last week by WMATA and the D.C. Department of Transportation leaves a significant and unacceptable gap in crosstown service for the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Woodley Park neighborhoods. I am working to fix that. In the days after the […]
