For over a decade, Charles has worked in Ward 6 neighborhoods, helping bring about school reform, working with small businesses, and improving our community. His years of public service to Ward 6 mean he knows and understands neighborhood issues like no one else.

RECENT NEWS

Jun 09, 2026

Council approves budget increasing funding for childcare, health care, housing, paid family leave, and energy affordability

Budget restorations will lower cost of living for hundreds of thousands of District residents and invest in District’s growth, despite federal headwinds [MORE..]

Jun 02, 2026

Council Unanimously Passes Councilmember Allen’s Bill Banning Large Buildings from Charging Predatory ‘Common Area Utility’ Fees

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Jun 01, 2026

As New Pepco Rate Increase Begins Today, Councilmember Allen Announces Public Hearing on Utility Affordability and Multi-Year Rate Plans

DC Councilmember Charles Allen announces a public hearing to examine legislation around Pepco’s use of multi-year rate plans and to hold a broader discussion of... [MORE..]

May 29, 2026

Ward 6 Udate: May 30, 2026

Ward 6 Update: Budget Progresses, Heat in Schools, & Constituent WinsPlus: Happy 5th Birthday to the Southwest Library! [MORE..]

May 23, 2026

What's in the Budget for Transportation & the Environment

Yesterday, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment voted unanimously to approve the budget recommendations that my team and I developed over the past month.... [MORE..]