In response to U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz’s (R–UT) announcement that he will not seek re-election, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen issued the following statement: “This is great news for everyone in DC who was frustrated with Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s attempts to block and change local DC laws from his perch in Congress. But it doesn’t […]
ANC 6D Commissioners Swearing In
Photo caption: The ANC 6D commissioners after being sworn in. (From left): Rhonda Natalie Hamilton (6D06), Roger Moffatt (6D05), Cara Lea Shockley (6D02), Andy Litsky (6D04), Gail Fast (6D01), Ronald R. Collins (6D03), and Meredith Fascett (6D07). Photo courtesy of Perry Klein. The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) commissioners were sworn in on Jan. 2 at […]
DC United Stadium at Buzzard Point Breaks Ground
DC United are one step closer in the journey towards their new home in Southwest Washington after players and staff joined Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, and other District officials for a demolition event in preparation for the groundbreaking for a new soccer stadium at Buzzard Point. “Buzzard Point’s future is bright—and […]
District Releases Draft Constitution for the “State of New Columbia”
The District has released a draft copy of its Constitution as it will try to become a state with true representation. Before voters vote on the measure, there will be a number of community input gatherings across the city leading up to the convention. With one such meeting happening right here in our backyard. All voting […]
Councilmember Charles Allen’s Made In DC and Tree Canopy Protection Bills Passed By DC Council
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 […]