WASHINGTON, DC – At an April 19 meeting of the DC Council, Councilmember Charles Allen’s Made in DC Program Establishment Act and Tree Canopy Protection Amendment Act were passed unanimously. Allen’s Made In DC bill will promote locally created, manufactured, and assembled products through brand certification via the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). […]
Councilmember Charles Allen Introduces Bill To Update DC License Plates to Read “End Taxation Without Representation”
WASHINGTON, DC – At an April 19 DC Council legislative meeting, Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the End Taxation Without Representation Amendment Act of 2016 to update the District’s standard motor vehicle license plates. In 2000, DC added the phrase “Taxation Without Representation” to DC license plates as a way to raise awareness about the disenfranchisement of our residents. […]
Iowans for DC Statehood? Who knew?
Every so often you receive a press release or bit of information that catches you off guard. One such piece came by way of email this month with the title: IOWANS FOR DC STATEHOOD ANNOUNCE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SEVEN COUNTIES, DC statehood resolutions garner enough support to advance to next step in convention platform process. The […]
ANC 6D July Report
The ANC 6D held its monthly meeting on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. at 1100 4th St. SW. (There will be no meeting in August, with the next gathering scheduled for Monday, September 21 at the same location.) An announcement was made that there have been discussions with the District of Columbia Housing Authority […]
ANC 6D June Report
The ANC 6D held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at 1100 4th St. SW. The First District MPD 105 and 106 are currently looking for a host for their monthly public safety meetings. A new red light camera is being installed at the intersection of S. Capitol St. and M […]
ANC 6D Hiring Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Are you interested in zoning and economic development, public safety, street improvements, and community engagement? Are you passionate about good governance and serving the SW Waterfront and Capitol Riverfront neighborhoods?Apply to become the new administrative assistant for the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D. The ANC 6D administrative assistant will support the commission on […]
ANC 6D April Report
The ANC 6D held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 13 at 1100 4th St. SW. There was a short agenda with a few notable items. Walter Adams gave a presentation on behalf of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Karl A. Racine. Adams emphasized the importance the office places on community outreach, […]