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From: Councilmember Kenyan R.
McDuffie <kmcduffie@dccouncil.us>
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:32 PM
Subject: Council Passes First Vote on the FY21 Budget Highlighting
Racial Equity
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Neighbors,
On Tuesday, the Council took the first of two votes on the fiscal
year 2021 budget. Throughout the budget process, I have focused on
ensuring a racially equitable city.
COVID-19 has caused an economic recession that is having a
significant impact on our residents and small business
community. As Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic
Development, our committee report was
developed through the lens of racial equity and recognizing the
disproportionate impact the public health emergency is having on
communities of color, specifically black people, the committee’s
budget significantly invests in District businesses and commercial
infrastructure including through capital and capacity building,
access to capital for small businesses and support for minority
businesses.
On Tuesday, I also introduced the Business Support Grants Emergency Amendment
Act of 2020. This legislation establishes a Business
Support Grant Program to provide eligible businesses financial
support to aid in their recovery from the public health
emergency. The emergency authorizes up to $100 million from
the CARES Act to provide COVID-19 related relief. This
legislation gets cash directly into the hands of owners right away
to help them rehire workers, sustain their business and continue to
contribute to our community. In no uncertain terms, they’ve told us
they need direct support now to help them get through this
difficult time.
As the Council moves toward the second vote, scheduled for Tuesday,
July 28, I will continue to work to prioritize racial equity for
our city.
In service,
Kenyan
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In this issue of the Ward 5 Report:
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Let's
welcome Tropical Smoothie Cafe (2490 Market St NE) to the Shops at
Dakota Crossing here in Ward 5. It's nice to see new small
businesses open, especially with the challenges we face from
COVID-19.
To learn more click --> here.
Pictured: Owners, David Magby (left) & Alesha Hicks (right)
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Calabash
Tea & Tonic is a multi award winning wellness brand
specializing in tea and herbs, located here in Ward 5 at 2701 12th
Street NE.
To learn more about Calabash Tea & Tonic click the link here.
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Department of Motor Vehicle Update
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Ward
5 Wellness Food Pantry
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Event: Families
Moving Forward Wellness Food Pantry
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Time: 10am - 2PM
Where: 2000 Rhode Island Ave NE
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