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

Nov 10, 2026

Councilmember Allen Releases Updated Bill Regulating Autonomous Vehicle Rideshare Operations with Strong Benefits for DC Residents, Workers

Bill includes a cap on total number of vehicles, first-ever labor rights for rideshare drivers, new revenue and jobs for DC, and disability accessibility requirements [MORE..]

Nov 04, 2026

GRID Act: Council tackles rising utility costs with stronger Pepco and Washington Gas oversight, expedites clean energy permitting, and legalizes plug-in solar

Bill expands and strengthens Public Service Commission, protects customers from unscrupulous third-party energy providers, and limits utility company profits from being passed on to residents... [MORE..]

Oct 30, 2026

Ward 6 Update: October 31, 2026

I love this time of year when all our neighborhoods start decorating for the holidays, including for Hill-O-Ween! [MORE..]

Oct 28, 2026

Cut the Red Tape! Bill Passes Council to Auto-Enroll Residents in Utility Discount Programs, Will Cut Annual Bills by $800 for 30,000+ Households

The DC Council has approved Councilmember Allen’s legislation to cut monthly utility bills for around 30,000 low-income District households by automatically enrolling eligible DC residents... [MORE..]

Oct 16, 2026

Ward 6 Update: October 17, 2026

This edition of the newsletter has details on East Potomac Park, A/C Changes, and the Council debating revenue increases. Plus: Brickies nominations are still open,... [MORE..]

RECENT NEWS

Councilmember Allen Releases Updated Bill Regulating Autonomous Vehicle Rideshare Operations with Strong Benefits for DC Residents, Workers

GRID Act: Council tackles rising utility costs with stronger Pepco and Washington Gas oversight, expedites clean energy permitting, and legalizes plug-in solar

Ward 6 Update: October 31, 2026

Cut the Red Tape! Bill Passes Council to Auto-Enroll Residents in Utility Discount Programs, Will Cut Annual Bills by $800 for 30,000+ Households

Ward 6 Update: October 17, 2026

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