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Legislation from Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau calls for an end to raids targeting Central American refugee youth and families
WASHINGTON – Following ongoing raids in the Washington area by Federal immigration authorities, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced legislation today that calls for an end to the targeting of Central American refugee youth and families. The Sense of the Council Resolution details the ongoing humanitarian crisis in countries such as El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and the serious dangers refugees face upon their forced return.
Legislation from Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau follows Council’s first-ever hearing on the subject late last year
WASHINGTON – Following the moving testimony of District residents in the Council’s first-ever hearing on street harassment, Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced legislation today establishing a task force to collect important data and recommend training and policy changes to help make DC streets safer by reducing harassment. The legislation is the result of collaboration with Collective Action for Safe Spaces and was co-introduced by Councilmembers David Grosso (I-At Large), Anita Bonds (D-At Large), and Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and
Legislation from Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau will hold landlords accountable for temporary relocation costs due to poor maintenance
WASHINGTON – The Attorney General and the Office of the Tenant Advocate will get new powers to hold landlords accountable for temporary relocation costs due to poor maintenance under legislation introduced today by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) and cosponsored by Councilmembers Anita Bonds (D-At Large), Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7).
Legislation from Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau will help protect environment, ensure good management of school sports programs
WASHINGTON – Two pieces of legislation introduced today in the D.C. Council will formalize the management of interscholastic sports in the District, and will oppose offshore oil and gas development in the region, including the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The legislation was introduced by Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau.
Responding to resident concerns about new National Zoo closing hours, Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau sent a letter today requesting zoo officials begin a conversation about how to maintain pedestrian access while still respecting concerns about safety and security. The full letter is below.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/293932389/Nadeau-Letter-on-National-Zoo-Closing-Hours
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduces bill for families facing hardships to prevent childhood hunger and homelessness
WASHINGTON — At a time the District is committing unprecedented resources to prevent homelessness, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau introduced a bill today that will prevent families facing extreme hardships from losing assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill establishes hardship extensions for circumstances such as domestic abuse, mental or physical impairment and low literacy that make complying with TANF’s transition to employment requirements impractical, if not impossible. It also requires more advance
After the Public Service Commission rejected a proposed merger of Pepco and Exelon several months ago, the Mayor, Attorney General, Office of the People’s Counsel and others involved in the proceedings negotiated a settlement that includes millions of dollars in additional concessions from Exelon. Councilmember Nadeau spent a great deal of time reviewing evidentiary hearing testimony before she opposed the original proposal because she believed it did not adequately protect ratepayers and would set back our environmental goals. She, along with six of her council colleagues, have decided to support the proposed settlement, which addresses her original concerns by protecting
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduces bill to designate Theodore “Ted” Williams Alley
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Contact: Tom Fazzini, [email protected], office: (202) 724-8180, mobile: (202) 262-8998
WASHINGTON — A bill introduced today in the D.C. Council will designate Theodore “Ted” Williams Alley in the Pleasant Plains neighborhood to commemorate the life of the community leader and the enduring legacy of his family. The bill from Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau will also remove a roadblock to the construction of a building on the property which includes publicly accessible community benefits.
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau introduces bills to improve D.C. government services, increase ANC accountability
WASHINGTON — Bills introduced today in the D.C. Council would enforce the requirement to provide District government information in multiple languages, apply pressure on District agencies to address late payments to grantees and contractors, and remove Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners from office who are chronically absent from their duties. The bills from Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau are aimed at making District government more efficient, accessible, and accountable.
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