Neighborhood Update 10-6-17
As the Nationals' head toward the playoffs and fall has officially started, I've been getting out and enjoying autumn in DC. I wanted
to say a special thanks to everyone who stopped by and talked with me or my staff at the H Street Festival, last week's Barracks Row Fall Fest, and the DC State Fair in Southwest. Ward 6 has so many amazing neighborhoods and neighbors -- it's truly a special place to call home. With the DC Council back in session for the fall, there's a lot of news I wanted to share with you, so let's dive in.
Statement from Councilmember Allen in Support of DC Attorney General’s Decision Not to Appeal Gun Ruling to US Supreme Court
Today, Councilmember Charles Allen, chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, issued the following statement:
“Today’s decision isn’t one made lightly. It’s no exaggeration to say this decision is made not just for our nearly 700,000 District residents, but also on behalf of millions of lives across our entire country. I support the decision by Attorney General Karl Racine not to appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act Fact Sheet
Reforming the “YRA”: The “Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 2017”
Download this document as a PDF here.
What is the Youth Rehabilitation Act?
Under the District’s Youth Rehabilitation Act of 1985, or the “YRA”, young adults under the age of 22 convicted of, and sentenced for, a crime are eligible to have their convictions “set aside” if they successfully complete their sentence. They may also be eligible for different sentencing options. This means their conviction won’t be a barrier to future jobs and housing, for example, but can still be used in determining their sentence if they commit another crime or to place them on the sex offender registry, among other uses. Certain offenses are currently ineligible for YRA sentencing and the set aside: murder, first degree murder that constitutes an act of terrorism, and second degree murder that constitutes an act of terrorism. The YRA also requires specific facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of YRA-sentenced young adults.
Statement from Councilmember Allen on incident at William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center over weekend
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on incident at William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center over weekend
WASHINGTON, DC – DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) released the following statement in response to an incident on Sunday, August 13 at the William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center located in Eastern Market.
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on incident at William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center over weekend
WASHINGTON, DC – DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) released the following statement in response to an incident on Sunday, August 13 at the William H. Rumsey Aquatics Center located in Eastern Market.
10th Career Fair Hosted by Councilmember Allen Brings 1,100 Job Seekers and The Wharf Together
10th Career Fair Hosted by Councilmember Allen Brings 1,100 Job Seekers and The Wharf Together
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, in partnership with Councilmember Elissa Silverman (At-Large) and the DC Department of Employment Services, welcomes more than 1,100 Ward 6 and DC residents to Arena Stage for his office’s 10th Career Fair.
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on US Attorney's Office D
Statement from Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, regarding the US Attorney’s Office declining prosecution in the case of Terrence Sterling:
"My heart goes out to the family and friends of Terrence Sterling, who for months have sought answers regarding his death. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child or a sibling and then waiting more than nine months only to be told there will be no recourse through the judicial system. It is a tragedy that this exchange - which at minimum broke several MPD policies and practices - resulted in the loss of Mr. Sterling's life.
Photos from Ward 6 Week 2017
We biked. We played with puppets. We read books and explored the Hive. We boated and explored the Anacostia River. We donated 550 diapers to the DC Diaper Bank. We watched the Nationals hit EIGHT homers. We watched an outdoor movie and took in a play. In short, we Ward 6'd.
Last week was Ward 6 Week and it was a blast. Thanks to the hundreds of Ward 6 residents who joined us at events celebrating the great neighborhoods of Ward 6 and the people who make it such a wonderful place to call home. We put together this photo collection to show just how big and fun our community is - see you next year!
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on D.C. Circuit Court Ruling on DC’s Concealed Carry Permit Requirements
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on D.C. Circuit Court Ruling on DC’s Concealed Carry Permit Requirements
Media Contact: Erik Salmi 202-724-8063/ 202-445-0834
WASHINGTON, DC – Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, released the following statement regarding today’s 2-1 ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court enjoining DC’s “good reason” concealed carry requirement:
Neighborhood Update 8-29-17
There's nothing quite like the first day of school. Our daughter started Kindergarten last week, with staff and families welcoming students back with a red carpet and lots of high-fives! As a dad, I couldn't have been happier to see her face light up as she greeted familiar teachers and friends. Of course, putting on my Ward 6 Councilmember hat, I was also pleased to see so many students have a great first day at schools all across Ward 6 this week. My staff and I visited several schools on opening day to check in with principals and parents. Whether major or minor renovations, new principals and teachers, and everything in-between... it seems most people had a great start to the new school year. Let me know what you saw and heard, especially if something didn't go as well as it should have.
