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It's time to roll up our sleeves for The 2024 Great Ward 6 Spring Clean, taking place this year on April 6 from 10am-12pm! 

The following letter was sent from Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen to Mayor Muriel Bowser outlining his budget priorities and asks to the Mayor ahead of her formal budget submission later in March, which begins the Council's deliberations on the FY25 budget, which will begin on October 1.

DC’s Department of Transportation has announced application window and a list of participating local bike shops for an e-bike rebate program, set to begin April 1.

Last evening, the Council took a second and final vote on "Secure DC", passing the large public safety bill with a count of 12 votes in support and one vote of present. A number of the provisions in the bill also passed on an emergency basis, meaning it can go into effect in the next few weeks. I've been updating you on the bill over the last several months in my email newsletters while it made its way through the legislative process, and today, I wanted to reach out with a more in-the-weeds update on the final version.

The Healthy Homes Bill Will Help Residents Cover the Cost of Electric Heat and Appliances and Installation.  

This was the last week of agency performance oversight hearing season at the Council, usually a busy week as we start to transition into considering next year's proposed budget, coming from the Mayor to the Council on March 20.

There's been so much happening in the Ward since my last newsletter! For folks looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month, don't miss the list included in the Quick Links below.

Copy of the letter sent to the Public Service Commission on February 7, 2024 regarding Washington Gas' request to approve $672 million in new spending, to be paid by ratepayers: 

Bill can be funded through Automated Traffic Camera revenue, which Council previously mandated must be dedicated to funding Vision Zero and safe streets initiatives in FY24 budget

As we head further into the new year, there's a lot to cover. I know public safety is front of mind for all of us, so I've included a long update below.