Council of DC

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How are DC & #SharkWeek alike? Mako no bones about it, DC not having a a vote is bull, & f'in bites. It gills me. Those who say we’re upsetting the apple cart allege we’re just flapping our jaws. But even if it's like pulling teeth: We're going to need a bigger vote

Tune in now for a 1/2025 #HearingTheCouncil interview with Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau. She discusses 2 of her legislative priorities—a bottle/can deposit bill & a Neighborhood Management Entity bill for U Street, Columbia Heights Dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4

Tune in now for a 10/2024 #HearingTheCouncil interview with @chenderson talking about her primo Twitter handle, decreasing DC opioid deaths, home health aides, how the STEER Act will help make streets safer…plus her desert island TV show/foods dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4

On this date in 2014, Boss Shepherd's Restaurant opened across Freedom Plaza from the Wilson Building. It closed in 2017. It's sadly missed by all of us here. They had the bravery to show Council proceedings on the TVs over their bar. Perhaps that was their downfall.

The Robert Bobb Group analysis on the RFK Stadium development is now available on the Council website at: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/heari…

On this date in 1922, former Ward 7 Councilmember (1975-1981) Willie J. Hardy was born. She passed away in 2007. What her middle initial stood for was a well-kept secret, and remains a mystery today. Read more about her life & legacy: wapo.st/29E0Tx1

Tune in now for a 10/2024 #HearingTheCouncil interview with Ward 6 CM Charles Allen. We discuss his landmark STEER Act, & how unexpected new common area utility fees are proliferating. Plus—how Star Wars is his desert island go-to! dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4

Born on this date in 1918: Nelson Mandela, South African president & Nobel Peace Prize recipient. In 1990, the Council passed a resolution welcoming him to the District of Columbia. That resolution hangs today on the wall of the Mandela House in Soweto. lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS…

Council Pushes Back, Restoring Cut Funds and Reasserting Appropriator’s Role dccouncil.gov/council-pushes…

Tune in now for an 8/2024 #HearingTheCouncil interview with Zachary Parker. We discuss economic development on Rhode Island Ave & past budget wins for Ward 5. Plus, which traits from past & present CMs would mix to create an ideal colleague dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4

On this date in 1966, an impressive Home Rule Day rally was held on the Mall, attended by thousands Home Rule took 8 more years to achieve. This year, we will celebrate its 51st (hint) anniversary Yet Home Rule itself is challenged today, & we must fight to protect & expand it

Tune in now for a 1/2025 #HearingTheCouncil interview with Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau. She discusses 2 of her legislative priorities—a bottle/can deposit bill & a Neighborhood Management Entity bill for U Street, Columbia Heights Dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4

On this date in 1790, the area now known as DC was named (but did not become) the US capital when George Washington signed the Residence Act

Be safe, everyone!

We are adjourned. Our next Legislative Meeting will be Monday, July 28. See you then!

Watch live now The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting. For the agenda and viewing instructions, see dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-o…

Our Committee of the Whole meeting is adjourned. We’ll be back for our Legislative Meeting shortly.

Tune in now for a 6/2024 #HearingTheCouncil chat with @MatthewFrumin He discusses his impact on out-of-school time discussions, the pros/cons of school budget formulas, plus which of his colleagues might own an actual Rolodex worth purloining dcradio.gov 96.3FM HD4