Dear Neighbors, Part of what makes our Ward 4 community so strong is that it is made up kind, committed people who look after one another. By checking in on our neighbors, volunteering, being civically active, and living out our values, we create welcoming, inclusive neighborhoods and help address systemic inequities and unmet needs across Ward 4.   Today I’m excited to announce a new initiative that doubles down on that neighborly spirit: Ward 4 CARE Days of community outreach. Throughout 2022, we will be visiting every neighborhood in Ward 4 to knock on doors and check in with neighbors about issues they’re

Dear Neighbors, I want to begin by thanking every resident who made time to join our Listen As We Climb community listening sessions over the past two months. We had 7 events, covered 17 Ward 4 neighborhoods, and heard from more than 300 Ward 4 residents about how to strengthen our community! I can’t tell you how valuable it was to hear your perspectives, which are grounding the work I do on the Council on your behalf. Shoutout to my team for working hard behind the scenes to coordinate these events, and stay tuned for an exciting announcement next week about the

Dear Neighbors, Ahead of the holiday weekend, I’m sharing the latest news for our community. This week included major changes to DC’s public health measures, an important traffic safety update for Truesdell Elementary, and quite a few legislative updates from our oversight hearings. I also have updates on city services, neighborhood events, and community resources. Before I get into it all, I want to thank residents from North Portal and Colonial Village for joining our community listening session this week, and remind Petworth and Brightwood Park neighbors to tune in next Thursday for the final Listen As We Climb session! Ward

Dear Neighbors, I’m coming to you with our performance oversight highlights from this week, updates on Ward 4 transportation projects, and the scoop on where to get your flowers for Valentines Day Weekend. I’m also looking forward to hearing from Ward 4 residents tomorrow at our Ward 4 Community Budget Forum to shape my work on the DC budget this year. We also have quite a few updates on city services, neighborhood events, and community resources that you don’t want to miss. Take a look below! Ward 4 News and Legislative Updates Ward 4 Highlights from Performance Oversight Hearings This Week Performance

Dear Neighbors, I’m looking forward to leaving today’s rain behind us and enjoying some sunshine over the coming days. Here’s the latest on what’s happening at the DC Council and in our Ward 4 community. There’s a lot to be excited about this week, including the Council approving a major (well-deserved) pay bump for child care workers in the District. Also, in case you missed it, yesterday I sent a bonus newsletter to highlight some of the ways you can make your voice heard these coming weeks. The first community meeting on redistricting Ward 4’s ANC/SMD is happening this Sunday, I’m hosting a

Dear Neighbors, One of my core beliefs is that leaders are only equipped to speak for their community once they’ve spoken with their community. I also know that real change in our society starts from the ground up, when neighbors come together to make their voice heard. The next few weeks include many opportunities for you to weigh in with me and with your government on the issues that matter most to you – from public transit and better city services to Ward 4’s ANC/SMD boundaries and the DC budget. Since there’s so much going on, I pulled it all together for you in one,

Dear Neighbors, Gone are the days of crisscrossing the ward to get your tests, shots, and masks from different locations. Now you can do all of that in Ward 4’s brand new COVID Center, open Monday-Saturday at 4704 13th St NW! This week I’m updating you on our response to the shooting on Spring Road last weekend, on our traffic safety walkthrough in Shepherd Park, and on WMATA’s proposed budget and service levels for next year (and how you can weigh in on the proposal). I’m also sharing highlights from our oversight hearings this week and giving you the full

Dear Neighbors, We’re wrapping up a short but busy week at the Council. On Tuesday we passed my emergency bill to extend DC’s moratorium on foreclosures, as well as several other measures. We then transitioned to multiple performance oversight hearings, where I was grateful to see many Ward 4 residents testifying and where I pressed agency leaders to deliver on their commitments to Ward 4. In my update this week I lay out the schedule for upcoming hearings so you can more easily testify and make your voice heard! This week also marks the beginning of the Ward 4 redistricting process for

Dear Neighbors, We made it to Friday! I’m writing to report back on our work on your behalf and on what’s happening in Ward 4. This week I wrote to the DC Postmaster calling for reliable mail service for our community and improved communication from USPS. I also joined my colleagues on Council’s Transportation Committee in asking WMATA to restore MetroBus service as much as possible and ensure it’s following the schedule that it shared with residents. DC also secured additional rental assistance from the federal government, but even more is needed to meet the needs of our communities. Meanwhile, we just

The letter comes after months of delayed and erratic mail delivery in neighborhoods across Ward 4. Our communities need reliable mail service and clear communication with USPS about delays.