Salim Adofo
@SalimForWard8
Candidate for the Council of the District of Columbia Ward 8
Happy to be supporting @SalimForWard8 in the upcoming special election! Get out and vote by July 15th!
Thank you to Brian Strege and the incredible Bellevue youth for helping us canvass in Navy Yard yesterday! This is what coalition building looks like. This is what it means to unite all of Ward 8—bringing residents from opposite ends of the ward together for a common cause!
Thank you to Brian Strege and the incredible Bellevue youth for helping us canvass in Navy Yard yesterday! This is what coalition building looks like. This is what it means to unite all of Ward 8—bringing residents from opposite ends of the ward together for a common cause!
The Department of Buildings is looking for two Plan Review Managers to help lead the way in building a safer, greener, and more vibrant city. 💼 Ready to make an impact? 🗓️ Apply by August 13, 2025 📌 Job ID: 29972 🔗 careers.dc.gov #WeAreWard8
Are you dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth? Providing intensive mentoring and looking to grow your reach? Don’t miss the upcoming Info Session on a new grant opportunity that could support and expand your work! #GrantOpportunity #MentorsMatter #DCYouth #WeAreWard8 #SalimAdofo
As the only candidate to fully support Initiative 83, I am honored to have the support of one of greatest political minds of our time @LisaDTRice #WeAreWard8
The difference between me and the other candidates? I'm already on the ground, actively working to fix the issues our community faces. I’m not just talking about what I would do—I’m doing it now. Food access is a major issue in Ward 8. So is healthy eating and economic…
#MindfulMonday Your Monday morning thoughts shape the energy you carry into the rest of the week. Start with intention, clarity, and positivity because how you begin often determines how you finish. Visualize yourself growing stronger, more fulfilled, and healthier with each…
You voted YES on Initiative 83, and now the DC Council might try to kill it. Click the link in our bio to email your Councilmember before their budget vote on July 14th and demand that they uphold the will of the voters by fully implementing I-83! Help us defend DC and make sure…
Join the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at the Public Hearing for the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan in-person and virtually on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing will focus on the “Housing and Community Development Needs in the District…
Good luck to @salimadofo in his campaign for Ward 8 Councilmember. Early voting begins today. Election Day is July 15th
The ATU Local 689 union of Metro employees is protesting this morning over, among other things, Metro’s plan to fully automate trains in the future. This is going on outside Metro headquarters before a board of directors meeting. #wmata
Just got word that the BZA Application No. 21269 - 2413 Shannon Place SE Special Exception Request has been withdrawn #shannonplacese #youwereheard
Ward 8 doesn’t just need a new councilmember—we need a new direction. I’ve put in the work: cleaner streets, safer blocks, college tours, scholarships, housing advocacy, and more. Endorsed by unions, leaders & neighbors. Vote Salim Adofo SalimForWard8.com
Congress Heights Recreation Center Deserves Better—Our Kids Deserve Better The Congress Heights Recreation Center should be a safe, vibrant space where our children can learn, play, and grow. But right now, that’s not the reality. Broken playground equipment, scattered trash,…
We are working everyday to make sure that the “little things” in #Ward8 are addressed. Basic city services should not be ignored in our neighborhood. I’ve been fighting for us on these issues for years and can do more as Councilmember. #WeAreWard8 SalimForWard8.com
Thank you to @LIUNA for your support! #WeAreWard8 SalimForWard8.com LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – is a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada. Members build infrastructure - from roads, bridges, and…
At last night’s debate, I said no to placing a prison in Ward 8. I want to be clear: I support D.C. having its own correctional facility that focuses on rehabilitation, keeps residents close to home, and creates good jobs. That’s better for families, returning citizens, and…
Join us for a meet and greet with @SalimForWard8 on Wednesday! WHEN: June 4 6:30pm WHERE: Midlands RSVP HERE actionnetwork.org/events/meet-an…
Mayor Bowser is trying to roll back #Initiative82, and now, Councilmember McDuffie is trying to stall the next wage increase which is scheduled for July 1. Union members and allies, call DC Council and tell them NO CHANGES to Initiative 82: bit.ly/m/testify82
Thank you to @UnionTempleDC Historic Anacistia Block Association (HABA) @_DontMuteDC @CaseyTrees and all the other co-sponsors for tonight’s forum. Thank you to the moderator @tomsherwood, the other candidates and most of all the residents of #Ward8. We have an opportunity to…