Introducing New Legislation to Protect Tenants from Unsafe and Undignified...
Today Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George and five other Councilmembers introduced legislation to protect tenants from landlords who neglect housing conditions and building safety. The Do Right...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Doing Right by Tenants, Turkeys, Xi Omega Way, and Celebrate...
Dear Neighbors, This week’s newsletter includes new legislation to protect tenants, reflections from our Ward 4 Faith Leaders Breakfast, an update on car break-ins, the newly-designated Xi Omega Way,...
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Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving, Ward 4!
Dear Neighbors, As we gather to spend Thanksgiving with family, friends, and loved ones, I am writing to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and share some helpful reminders ahead of the holiday. I am...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Social Housing, Safety Updates, and Holiday Markets!
Dear Neighbors, We have quite a few updates, events, and resources this week, so let’s get into it right away. Building Conditions Matter Across DC Government Today I started a two-week readiness tour...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Work Order Integrity, Safety Initiatives, and Ward 4 Holiday...
Dear Neighbors, As always, I want to update you on what is happening at the Council and in our community. Check out the Council’s action this week, public safety updates, the latest on school boundary...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: A Fight for SNAP, Metro’s Future, Council Action, and...
Dear Neighbors, I am writing to share some important updates covering SNAP food assistance, Metro funding, 24-hour bus service, Council action, public safety, the DC School Lottery, leaf collection,...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Council and Community News, and Happy Holidays!
Dear Neighbors, Before we bid goodbye to 2023, I want to share these updates on what is happening at the Council and in our Ward 4 community. This newsletter covers new laws the Council passed,...
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The Year We Had and the Year Ahead!
Happy New Year, Neighbors! I hope this new year is filled with new opportunities for you, quality time with loved ones, and plenty of fun and rest. As we bid goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, I want...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: SNAP Breakthrough, Crime Lab, New on 311, and Listen As We...
Dear Neighbors, One week in, 2024 is already roaring! We have breakthroughs on SNAP benefits and DC’s crime lab, new DGS services available on 311, key Council hearings on school safety and the...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Conflict Resolution, Safety Meeting, SNAP News, and MLK Day...
Dear Neighbors, There is a lot to unpack this week. Our hearing on teaching conflict resolution. Major legislation to increase traffic enforcement. The new Council performance oversight hearing...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Boil Water Advisory, Safety Meeting Recap, New Sidewalks,...
Dear Neighbors, I am sorry for a delayed newsletter today — my team and I have been out in our community today responding to the snow emergency and the widespread water issues in Ward 4. We have...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Come Testify, Ward 4 Listening Sessions, and Public Safety...
Dear Neighbors, I hope you made it outside earlier today and enjoyed today’s unbelievable warmth. There’s no shortage of updates this week — performance oversight hearings, public safety updates, the...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Black History Month, Safety News, and Two More Listening...
Dear Neighbors, We have quite a bit to unpack this week! Check out my updates on the Council, our community, Ward 4 events, our last two listening sessions, and DC services below. Celebrating Black...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Secure DC First Vote, Council Action, and DPR Summer Camps
Dear Neighbors, It was hard to summarize everything that we covered at the Council this week. Beyond the first vote on Secure DC, we also had a full legislative meeting, a handful of oversight...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: School Budgets, Safety News, Crestwood Triangle, and...
Dear Neighbors, Here’s everything you need to know as we head into Presidents’ Day Weekend, including expected snowfall tonight, initial school budgets, Council oversight hearings, public safety...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Traffic Safety News, Takoma Gym Reopens, and Key DC Deadlines
Dear Neighbors, There is so much to get into this week! Here is everything you need to know about DC government and our Ward 4 community. Takoma Fitness Center Reopens DPR shared with me this week...
View ArticleDC’s SNAP Expansion Starts Today, Providing Increased Food Assistance for...
Thousands of District residents will begin receiving increased food assistance this month as part of their regular monthly SNAP benefits. This $40 million increase in SNAP benefits was funded through...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: SNAP Increases Today, Progress with DGS, and Women’s History...
Dear Neighbors, Happy March! This was a marathon week of non-stop oversight hearings, and I am eager to report back on my advocacy for our community. Here are my Council and Ward 4 updates: DC’s SNAP...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Secure DC, School Boundaries, and Local Business Spotlight!
Dear Neighbors, This was a really impactful week with Council amending and passing Secure DC, the passage of a restaurant relief bill, important updates on school boundaries, public safety updates,...
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Ward 4 Dispatch: Petworth Library Redesign, Lafayette Field, Safety Updates,...
Dear Neighbors, It seems like spring is finally upon us! I hope you’ve been able to make time to enjoy the warm weather this week. I’m checking in with updates on Petworth Library upgrades, the...
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