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City Paper: Brianne Nadeau Introduces Bill to Strip Public Housing Authority of Independent Status

Editor Feb 5, 2019

Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau wants to revoke the D.C. Housing Authority's status as an independent agency. She introduced a bill on Tuesday to fold the Authority into the purview of the Office of the Mayor.

District government

Council’s first-month introductions seek action on issues from poverty to taxpayer advocacy

Kalina Newman Feb 5, 2019

From re-examining funding streams for at-risk students to limiting the spread of bedbug infestations, DC Council members are seeking to tackle an array of issues with their initial legislative introductions of the council’s 23rd session. …

Washington Post: She reported that her husband abused her. Then the divorce became ‘another form of…

Editor Feb 4, 2019

The argument allegedly began over a bottle of bath soap and ended with Elaine Rigas’s then-husband lunging at her throat. As she held their 1-year-old son in a bathtub, Rigas said, she feared that the man would strangle her to death.

Curbed DC: New D.C. bill seeks to alleviate bedbug issues

Editor Jan 14, 2019

Perhaps don’t read this before going to sleep: In a report released last year by Atlanta-based Orkin Pest Control, the D.C. area ranked second among U.S. metro areas, behind Baltimore, for the worst bedbug problems. Now, District lawmakers…

District government

DC Council responds to yearslong advocacy campaign with pilot program to improve public access to…

Katherine Saltzman Dec 20, 2018

The DC Council handed a victory this week to the advocates who have worked for years to spotlight the limited availability of public restrooms in the District and to ensure that those in need have a place to go. “It is shocking that our…

DCist: In Battle Over The Funds From Online Sales Taxes, Cutting Commercial Property Taxes Wins Out…

Editor Dec 4, 2018

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday to use millions of dollars in new revenue from online sales taxes to cut commercial property taxes, over the objections of advocates who lobbied to direct that funding toward homeless services instead.

D.C. Council to Vote on “Red Flag” Gun Bill, Public Restrooms Plan

Press Release Dec 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 3, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini D.C. Council to Vote on “Red Flag” Gun Bill, Public Restrooms Plan Bills from Councilmember Nadeau will reduce gun violence and create plan for public restrooms…

Elections

An overview of endorsements in the DC Council races

Kalina Newman Nov 5, 2018

While the at-large DC Council contest has drawn the bulk of the local attention ahead of Tuesday's general election in the District, various news outlets, unions and political organizations have weighed in on races across the DC ballot.…

Elections

Democratic incumbents face independent, GOP challengers for four ward seats on Nov. 6 ballot

Cuneyt Dil Nov 2, 2018

The at-large DC Council contest has drawn most of the attention given to the District’s Nov. 6 general election, but voters will also decide on four ward-level contests. In three of those races, Democratic nominees face challenges from…

jonetta rose barras: Housing doublespeak from Mayor Bowser

jonetta rose barras Oct 16, 2018

Ward 1 DC Council member Brianne Nadeau pushed back against Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) last week, after learning that some funds previously cut from housing counseling programs had…

Councilmembers Call on Mayor to Restore Housing Counseling Funding

Press Release Oct 4, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 4, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Councilmembers Call on Mayor to Restore Housing Counseling Funding Nadeau, joined by colleagues, calls for reinstatement of drastic cuts WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1…

Nadeau, Joined by Full Council, Calls on ICE to Cease Racial Profiling, Return Detained…

Press Release Sep 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 20, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini, tfazzini@dccouncil.us, office: (202) 724-8180, mobile: (202) 262-8998 Nadeau, Joined by Full Council, Calls on ICE to Cease Racial Profiling, Return…

Washington Blade: D.C. Council approves ‘Nonbinary’ I.D. card bill

Editor Sep 20, 2018

The D.C. City Council on Tuesday gave final approval by unanimous voice vote to legislation that allows residents to choose a gender-neutral identifier on driver’s licenses and other city identification documents.

Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options

Press Release Sep 18, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options Bill makes healthy choices like water, milk, and 100% fruit juice the default beverage option for kids meals…

Deborah Simmons in The Washington Times: Potty training 101

Editor Sep 17, 2018

When adults gotta go, they look for the nearest loo or dark alley. Potty training is the saving grace. Unless, that is, the person is a D.C. lawmaker and proposes wasting resources on a task force to study the availability of “safe” public…

Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after a bill to repeal…

Nadeau Bill Increases Tax Refund for Low-Income DC Taxpayers

Press Release Jun 26, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Bill Increases Tax Refund for Low-Income DC Taxpayers The Rainy Day Refund Act will help Washingtonians increase savings while lifting more taxpayers out of…

Nadeau To Hold Roundtable on Short-Term Family Housing Construction Progress

Press Release Jun 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau To Hold Roundtable on Short-Term Family Housing Construction Progress A recent news story finds potential delays and mismanagement in shelter construction for…

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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb today announced a record $41 million judgment against the former owners of the Marbury Plaza apartment complex, where tenants endured dangerous conditions even after…

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Sometimes the swirl of contradictions and ironies in government and politics can be interesting — fascinating even. Consider that this week the DC Hospital Association selected Adrian Jordan as a…

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