Ward 6 Update: 11-19-21
We are deep in our legislative session at the Council as we sprint to the end of the year. Near the top of the list of urgent issues is the Census-mandated redistricting of our Ward boundaries, which has to be finished by the end of the calendar year.
Councilmember Allen Introduces Elections Modernization Bill Includes Vote by Mail, DCPS Election Day Holiday, and “Vote Centers”
One year out from the District’s next general election, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen has introduced legislation to modernize the District’s elections, building off of innovative approaches taken during the pandemic to ensure voting in the 2020 election cycle was accessible and safe including vote by mail and expanded ballot drop boxes, central “Vote Centers”, a public-facing data portal and dashboard, and making election day a DCPS holiday.
Today Begins the First Public Hearing on Criminal Code Reform. Here’s What to Know About the Process.
Ongoing all day today, Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, will hold the first of several hearings to consider B24-0416, the “Revised Criminal Code Act of 2021,” a bill that makes recommendations to modernize nearly every aspect of DC’s criminal laws from the last 120 years.
Statement from Councilmember Allen on Reservation 13 Redevelopment Project Selection
Today, DC’s Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development announced the selection of two development teams grouped in two bundles for the redevelopment and transformation of Reservation 13, formally known as Hill East District Phase II Redevelopment.
Ward 6 Neighborhood Update: 10-29-2021
Hope you've been able to enjoy fall in Ward 6. It's Friday, and before you check out for the weekend and tune in for some fun Halloween activities, I wanted to get the latest information to you on many fronts. We've got news on vaccines for children, Halloween activities this weekend, and more.
Council Committee Advances Charles Allen’s Bill Renewing Lease for Ward 6’s Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Today, the DC Council’s Committee on Business & Economic Development advanced unanimously legislation from Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) authorizing the Mayor to renew and extend Capitol Hill Arts Workshop’s lease at their current location for the next 20 years.
Ward 6 Update: 10-18-21
The Council is back in full session with plenty happening that will impact your neighborhood, with updates below on a wide range of topics.
Here's Everything in CM Allen's Vision Zero Law Taking Effect This Year
Last September, the DC Council unanimously passed into law Councilmember Allen's Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act. Here's what you need to know about the law, which will go into effect as it is funded.
Charles Allen Re-Introduces Metro For DC Bill to Give Every DC Resident $100 Monthly Balance on SmarTrip Card and Transform Bus Service
Today, DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to DC resident’s SmarTrip card every month and make a $10 million annual investment in improving bus service and infrastructure in the District.
Ward 6 School Work Orders Older than 30 Days
Ahead of the Sept 28 hearing on school repairs at the Council, I requested every open work order the DC Department of General Services has for Ward 6 DCPS schools that is more than 30 days old.
I'm sharing the full list (472!) of items so Ward 6 neighbors can see what's happening at their school and others as I prepare to question DGS leadership later.
