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At this morning’s DC Council legislative meeting, Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the Commemorative Flag Request and Statehood Fund Amendment Act of 2015.

Later today the DC Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Act, which will include Councilmember Charles Allen’s “Books From Birth” legislation.

Ward 6 Budget Update From Councilmember Charles Allen

Don’t miss your opportunity to hear Councilmember Allen’s vision for greening Ward 6 and the city.

Councilmember Allen will highlight Ward 6's current strengths and discuss opportunities for adding more trees and greenspace. Hope to see you there!

At 17%, Ward 6 has the lowest canopy coverage in the city. But residents living and working in neighborhoods from the Southwest Waterfront to Kingman Park are eager to enjoy the same advantages that our city’s trees and green space provide other District neighborhoods.

DATE:

May 21, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WHERE:

Westminster Presbyterian Church

400 I Street, SW

Washington, DC, 20024

Getting There

This meeting will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 I St SW).  The closest metro stations are Waterfront on the green line (about 2 blocks away) and the L’Enfant Plaza on the blue, green, yellow, silver and orange lines (about 5 blocks away).

Casey Trees Staff

Maisie Hughes, ASLA, ISA Certified Arborist, Director of Design & Advocacy
Emily Oaksford AICP, LEED AP, Planning Associate
Suraj K. Sazawal, Advocacy Associate

Dinner

All attendees will be provided with a complimentary dinner. Please note your dietary preferences and/or allergies when registering so we can attempt to accommodate your needs.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen introduced three bills focused on election modernization and good government during the Council of the District of Columbia’s May legislative meeting.

On Thursday, May 7, Councilmember Charles Allen will host a Ward 6 Town Hall meeting on the proposed DC Budget.  The Councilmember will brief attendees on budget items of specific interest to Ward 6 neighborhoods, his areas of focus in the Council's budget debate, and next steps in the city's budget process.  Attendees will be invited to ask questions and share their priorities with Councilmember Allen.

WHEN:   May 07, 2015 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE:  DCRA Conference Room (Waterfront Metro) / 1100 4th St SW - Room E-200 / Washington, DC 20024

CONTACT:  Laura Marks · 202-724-8072

More information and RSVP page here.

Join Councilmember Allen and his Constituent Services staff for his monthly Community Office Hours in Shaw at Compass Coffee on Friday, May 1, at 8-9:30am.  Hope to see you there!

Join Councilmember Allen and his Constituent Services staff for his monthly Community Office Hours in Hill East at Curbside Cafe on Friday, April 24, 8am - 9:30am.  Hope to see you there!

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Washington Nationals have been awarded the 2018 All-Star Game: