Posted by Sudip Bhattacharya on May. 31, 2012 at 9:40 am
Once
the Honorable Erik P. Christian administered the oath of office on Wednesday
afternoon, Kenyan McDuffie became Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie of Ward 5.
When
McDuffie first appeared in the standing-room-only crowd, the audience stood up
and applauded for him. When he started speaking about the support he received
from his family and especially from his wife, those seated responded, ``Amen,``
as if the Wilson Building were a church.
Then
again, McDuffie for some represents change that`s needed in the District, after
the disaster that was Harry Thomas Jr.`s downfall. Which may explain the packed
house to watch him be sworn in. McDuffie shook hands with supporters after the
ceremony was officially over, then took pictures with everyone in the room who
asked, before heading to his new office in room 410.
He
shook hands through the hallway and hugged, shook hands and hugged, shook hands
and hugged. Food was served in his office as a line formed. Staff carried
plates of macaroni, veggies, and chicken wings to their desks and through the
growing crowd.
Between
taking photos with his family and greeting supporters at his office, McDuffie
stopped to chat briefly with Washington City Paper.
``I`m
going to reach out to have the most transparent and inclusive office,`` he
said.
As
for what kind of councilmember the residents of Ward 5 can look forward to?
``Expect
a councilmember who will hold himself to the highest personal standards of integrity,``
McDuffie said. ``Expect a councilmember that`s going to be inclusive, who is
going to represent every neighborhood in the entire ward and reach out to every
person throughout the ward. Expect a councilmember who is going to work to
achieve results.``
And
with that, it was back to the party.
Comments
KeepinItReal
May 31st, 2012 10:27 am
#1
Be
careful Kenyan. Don`t turn your back on the constituents who put you there and
DON`T take your job for granted. You have 2 years, which means you will be back
on the campaign trail in 1. There will be a Mayoral election at the time you
are up for re-election. Voter turnout in Ward 5 will be high already. Higher if
you do an Adrian Fenty on black folks in Ward 5.
Throw
The Book May 31st, 2012 11:25 am
#2
Good
for ward 5, I just hope that McDuffie works hard so that families can be proud
generational washingtonians like he claims. Because if he is with the
progressive crew, I can assure you all the native washingtonians will be kicked
out of Ward 5.
Barrie
Daneker May 31st, 2012 11:27 am
#3
McDuffie
is not a progressive he`s a forward thinker who will include everyone in the
future of DC!
Ward
5 res May 31st, 2012 11:49 am
#4
Kenyan
McDuffie for Mayor!!!!!
Throw
The Book May 31st, 2012 12:38 pm
#5
@Barrie
sorry to burst your bubble, but this is politics, not singing around a camp
fire. Although ``everyone`` seems to love McDuffie, not EVERYONE votes, there
is a difference.
I
wish the best for McDuffie, but he is only a couple hours into office. Once he
settles in and learns the harsh realities of DC politics, his demeanor will
change and so will his target party who he must please to get re-elected will
change.
Everyone
loves, not everyone donates money and votes. Remember that!!
N.E.
John May 31st, 2012 2:15 pm
#6
I`m
with you my brother from NE!
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