Zachary Parker
@ZacharyforWard5
Ward 5 DC Councilmember | Educator | Poverty Abolitionist | ΑΦΑ | Personal Account | Official 👉🏾@cmzparker5
I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of the Council of the District of Columbia.
The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is out now! You can read it at ward5.us/news, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter. In lieu of an episode of the Ward 5 Wave Podcast (ward5.us/podcast) this week, listen back to my appearance on today's Politics Hour 👉🏾…
'Irregardless' is a word.
Hit me with the harshest reality truth.
BREAKING: The Education Department says it will release billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs. apnews.com/article/trump-…
Analyzing the FY26 budget looking for benefits for working class Washingtonians:
I believe, ultimately, a deal will be reached. But to be clear: today’s announcement is largely the Chairman’s deal — that members are still digesting. Conversations among members are ongoing.
NEW: RFK Stadium project vote scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces after reaching "much-improved agreement" with Commanders.
The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible.
Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September.…
A joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
Pushing to bring back the ‘Redskins’ name isn’t about pride. It’s about clinging to ignorance. Bit by bit, we witness efforts to undo the progress we once supported. We shouldn’t go backwards, stay silent to win a stadium deal, or endorse hate dressed up as heritage.
That winning feeling 😀 @Venuseswilliams returns with DC’s own @savvy_bap for a 6-3 6-1 win over Bouchard/Ngounoue! #MubadalaCitiDCOpen
This one hits home. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was such a big part of our childhoods. Feels like we grew up with him. Rest easy, Theo. 🙏🏾
BREAKING: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who starred as Theo on "The Cosby Show," has drowned in Costa Rica, local officials say. He was 54. Read more: abcnews.link/okEXhax
We picked up 17 bags of trash across Carver Langston this morning — huge thanks to CSOSA and all the volunteers who showed up early to help! 💚 ➡️ Swipe to see the streets we hit. #5D06
In principle, working-class people should not pay a higher effective tax rate than the wealthy. That should change. At the same time, we must cut government waste and spend taxpayer dollars wisely. We can stand to do both. Fair taxes and fiscal responsibility build a stronger DC.
The latest editions of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and Ward 5 Wave Podcast are available now! You can read at ward5.us/news, listen at ward5.us/podcast, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter. Thanks to @andyshallal of @busboysandpoets for the great…
Great speaking with @andyshallal for this week’s podcast about the future of I-82. Tune in to the Ward 5 Wave this Friday.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired one of the top officials tasked with advising her and other senior DOJ officials of their ethical obligations, a source confirms. abcnews.link/l7Ly6SK
Congrats, Dr. Hamilton! He was an amazing teacher and cares deeply for our young people. Savoy got a good one. 👏🏾
Many thanks to Principal Rosado for her service to the students of Savoy Elementary School. DCPS is excited to announce Dr. Gary Hamilton as the new principal of Savoy for SY25-26. Read about Principal Hamilton's background: dcps.dc.gov/biography/gary…