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.
Monday: Councilmember Allen to Hold Hearing on Bills Reforming Campaign Finance and Elections
Monday: Councilmember Allen to Hold Hearing on Bills Reforming Campaign Finance and Elections
Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, will lead a public hearing on four bills all focused on providing reforms and updates to laws governing how campaigns and elections are run.
What: Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Public Hearing
Where: Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC
When: Monday, July 10 beginning at 9:30 am
Councilmember Allen To Introduce Emergency Legislation to Protect DC Voters' Personal Information From Presidential "Election Integrity" Commission
Councilmember Allen to Introduce Emergency Legislation to Protect DC Voters’ Personal Information From Presidential “Election Integrity” Commission
Media Contact: Erik Salmi 202-445-0834
WASHINGTON, DC – Councilmember Charles Allen, in his role as Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, which has oversight over the District’s Board of Elections, issued the following statement regarding a request from the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity for every state and the District of Columbia to turn over voters’ personal information – including name, address, last-four digits of social security numbers, date of birth, party affiliation, and voting history back to 2006: “No.”
CM Allen Holds Hearing to Consider Publicly Financed Campaigns
Councilmember Allen Holds Hearing on Bill to Create Public Financing for Local Campaigns in DC
Media Contact: Erik Salmi 202-445-0834
WASHINGTON, DC – Councilmember Charles Allen, in his role as Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, will lead a public hearing on the Fair Elections Act of 2017, a bill which would create a public financing option for candidates running for District of Columbia Mayor, Attorney General, Councilmember, or a seat on the State Board of Education.
Councilmember Allen Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Playgrounds Over Parking Lots for DC Schools
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen is introducing legislation that will give school communities the opportunity to prioritize outdoor playground or field spaces for children over on-site parking.
Neighborhood Update
June is flying by. It's already time for summer vacations, Fourth of July celebrations, and pool and camp season! I'm looking forward to a vacation with my family later this summer, as well as the upcoming annual recess break for the Council that will let me get out into Ward 6 even more for a few weeks. Be sure to save Monday, July 24 through Saturday, July 30 for Ward 6 Week! We're lining up a bunch of fun events throughout Ward 6 to celebrate summer and explore our community. More info coming on this soon -- but just know, I am really excited about the plans we're finalizing.
Media Advisory: Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety to hear testimony to expand rights of sexual assault survivors
Media Contact: Erik Salmi 202-445-0834
WASHINGTON, DC – Councilmember Charles Allen, in his role as Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, will lead a public hearing on the Sexual Assault Victims Rights Amendment Act of 2017 on Thursday, June 22 at 10:30 am in room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.
Ward 6 Budget Wins in One Graphic
We are nearly through the FY18 Budget process and I wanted to provide an overview of some of the projects funded by the Council in Ward 6. But first, I want to begin by thanking so many residents for their input into the process. From our Budget Town Hall in April through the final vote, I am grateful to have heard from so many residents. I wrote about a lot of these projects in the June issue of Hill Rag as well.
Here's a quick glance at some key projects funded in the FY18 budget:
6-1-17 Neighborhood Update
With Memorial Day behind us, we're approaching summer in DC, when our Ward 6 communities burst with activities. Be sure to check the calendar of events at the end of this newsletter and save several dates to celebrate the warm weather with your neighbors - Pride Parade, DC Flag Day, and more are coming up!
It's been a busy spring and I have some big updates to share since I last wrote, so let's jump in.
Councilmember Allen Proud of Budget for Public Safety, Major Focus on Ward 6 Schools
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the DC Council held its first vote on the FY2018 budget, moving forward with a budget that included several of Councilmember Allen’s top priorities. This included an increase in the per-pupil funding formula to three percent, significant investments in affordable housing, public safety, aging-in-place programs and fully funding the launch of Paid Family Leave.
