Councilmember Zachary Parker

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I’m proposing a modest capital gains surcharge that would only impact the wealthiest 1% in the District. This is how we advance a most just tax code: by asking those with more to do more, and closing loopholes that perpetuate economic inequities. Step 1? Build awareness. Join me…

This isn’t your average ribbon cutting! Today, @FTA_DOT Region 3 Administrator Garcia-Crews, @CMZParker5, & Metro Board Member Spring Worth joined us for the opening of Bladensburg Bus Garage – a new state-of-the-art operations hub that consolidates 3 outdated facilities! (1/2)

Am I posting this from next to a lake? No it's the Metropolitan Branch Trail under New York Avenue. Drainage issues turn it into an unsafe lake for days after every rainstorm. Thank you to @CMZParker5 for making sure the budget includes funds specifically to repair this spot!

I’m proud of the work my colleagues and I put in for today’s first budget vote to restore funding in several critical areas. And, there’s still more work to do. I look forward to bringing my capital gains tax amendment at second vote to ensure we can meet the needs of our most…

Today, I shared a letter with my colleagues proposing a modest capital gains surcharge in the FY26 budget. This targeted approach would help fund vital programs and make our tax system more equitable. We must invest in a fairer future for all District residents.

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The Council is holding its FY26 Budget Work Session today. This is an opportunity for each councilmember to go through their respective committee reports and recommendations, and for all of us to discuss remaining priorities ahead of our budget votes on July 14 and 28. Lots of…

Our breakfast meeting conversation went long; we just wrapped up! Heading to Committee of the Whole now - we plan to get started at 12:30.

It’s going to be a busy day for the Council: 👉🏾 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast Meeting 👉🏾 11:00 a.m. - Committee of the Whole 👉🏾 Legislative Meeting immediately following Committee of the Whole Find all the details and links to tune-in here: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-o…

The latest edition of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is out now! 🗞️ You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe to get it straight to your inbox every Friday evening at ward5.us/newsletter.

Good News: The CFO released his June revenue estimates today, and the FY25 tax revenue forecast has been revised upward by $243.7 million. While these are nonrecurring funds, this introduces a new (positive) dynamic in our budget deliberations for FY25 and potentially FY26.

Today, we celebrate 10 years of marriage equality across the United States, and recommit ourselves to defending the hard-won protections secured in Obergefell vs. Hodges. 🌈

Please see my statement on issues with air conditioning at DYRS' Youth Services Center in Ward 5👇🏾

Great work, Councilmember and team! Thank you for your commitment to DC's children, their safety, and an inclusive economy.