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
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, today announced that the Committee on Public Works & Operations, which she chairs, will vote today to launch an investigation into the unauthorized operations of the ride hailing app Empower, citing its lack of compliance (or lack of proof of compliance) with numerous laws and regulations that protect the safety and security of consumers.
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.
Statement Regarding Charges Against Councilmember Trayon White
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement.
Nadeau Lauds Rezoning for 1617 U Street, Criticizes Density Retreat
I look forward to collaborating with the Office of Planning, neighbors, and local institutions to create a new community landmark we can all be proud of, one that will add density to the site, contribute to the shortage of affordable housing in this part of Ward 1 and provide new public amenities to help restore the vibrancy of this end of the U Street Corridor.
Nadeau secures release of key documents in sexual harassment investigation
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) secured an agreement from the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel to provide key documents to assist the District’s attorney general in investigating potential criminal behavior by John Falcicchio, the Mayor’s former chief of staff and former deputy mayor for planning and economic development, a day following news reports that the attorney general accused MOLC of impeding his investigation.
New Tax Commission Would Replace Existing
“The Council has gone through yet another budget process while the commission has sat on its hands.”
Nadeau Releases Redacted Report on Sexual Harassment Investigation
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau today released the redacted version of the independent counsel’s review of the city’s earlier investigations into sexual harassment complaints against John Falcicchio. The review was required by legislation Nadeau introduced in July 2023.
Nadeau Statement on Leaked Investigative Report
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after learning that the unredacted independent report commissioned by the Office of the Inspector General was leaked to the media.
Nadeau Statement on Independent Investigative Report
Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after receiving the independent investigative report Friday afternoon from the Office of the Inspector General into the allegations against the former deputy mayor and into workplace culture.