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Councilmember Allen Introduces Bill to Create Youth Climate Council, Giving Young People a Greater Voice on Local Climate Policy

Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) is introducing legislation today to create a Youth Climate Council to raise the urgency of and improve the District’s planning for climate change.

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Councilmember Allen Introduces Bill to Prioritize Youth Sports Leagues with Permits and Field Access

Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) is introducing legislation today to make it easier for youth sports leagues to secure permits for games and practices on DC-owned fields, recognizing leagues are squeezing two or three teams onto one field on weeknights regularly and struggling to reschedule rainouts. This means the kids participating have a subpar experience and families leave the leagues or youth sports in the District altogether, undermining a popular experience many DC families want to give their children.  

 

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Ward 6 Update: Nov. 9, 2024

Ward 6 Update: Better Bus News, Brickies Nominations + What's Next for DC

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Councilmember Allen Introduces Bill to Bring Shade to Playgrounds, Parks, Sidewalks, and Streets Using Solar Panels

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Ward 6 Update: Oct. 26, 2024

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Final Vote: DC Council Unanimously Passes Allen Bill ‘Supercharging’ Installation of Thousands of EV Chargers Across DC

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Ward 6 Update: Oct. 12, 2024

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Councilmember Allen Introduces Legislation Banning Common Area Utility Fees in Large Buildings

Councilmember Allen: “The rent is the rent. No more surprise utility fees.”

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DC Council Unanimously Approves Allen Legislation to Increase Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Ward 6 Update: Sept. 28, 2024

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