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Subject: The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
Subject: The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
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The Ward 5 Report:
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
May 3, 2013
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
May 3, 2013
Preserving the Quality of Live for Our Seniors
Last week, the Ward 5 Senior Advisory Council held its quarterly meeting at Providence Hospital’s Ross Auditorium. Attendees heard from the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Director Bill Howland, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Model Cities, and AARP on issues that directly impact senior citizens. Additionally, the Department of Health was on-hand to provide information on its Rodent Control Program.
To see pictures from the event, click here.
The Senior Advisory Council was created by Councilmember McDuffie to inform his office of issues of particular concern to Ward 5 seniors, including their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. Many Ward 5 seniors conveyed their concerns relating to the affordability of housing, adequate transportation and sustainable jobs. In response, the Councilmember expressed his support for a $5.8 million increase in the budget of the D.C. Office on Aging to meet the needs of the District’s seniors.
To read the Washington Post article discussing a hearing held by the Committee on Workforce and Community Affairs concerning funding for the Office on Aging, click here.
Working Together To Make Our Local Businesses Thrive
Establishing an open dialogue with new and existing businesses in the Ward is a high priority to Councilmember McDuffie. This week, the Councilmember visited Ideal Electrical Supply Corporation, a Ward 5, small, minority-owned business that has served the community for more than 20 years. During the meeting, the Councilmember outlined his agenda and solicited input on how his office could better serve their needs.
D.C. Water Town Hall Meeting
This week, Councilmember McDuffie co-hosted a town hall meeting with D.C. Water’s General Manager George Hawkins to discuss water projects and issues impacting the community. Speaking to a packed house at McKinley Technology High School, D.C. Water outlined its plans relating to infrastructure, the Clean Rivers Project and water rates. For more information about the town hall meeting, click here.
Announcements:
Community Meeting on the Harry Thomas Playground
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) would like to provide the community with an update on the Harry Thomas playground and other exterior amenities, which will be renovated this year as part of the Play D.C. initiative. A meeting discussing the final design will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center, located 1743 Lincoln Rd, NE from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For more information on the renovations, click here. Anyone with questions or concerns about the renovations should contact Jackie Stanley via email at jackie.stanley@dc.gov or Brent Sisco at brent.sisco@dc.gov.
DPW’s Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding Drop-Off
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off this Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. The monthly drop-off is held the first Saturday of every month, except holidays, at Ft. Totten, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. For a list of all household hazardous waste and e-cyclables accepted by DPW, please click on the HHW link at www.dpw.dc.gov.
Chuck Brown Amphitheater Presentation by DGS
The Department of General Services (DGS) will hold a meeting to provide an update on the planning and design of the proposed Chuck Brown Amphitheater, based on feedback from the last presentation on March 23. The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 11th, at the Woodridge Library, located at 1801 Hamlin Street, NE, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
**Ward 5 Events:
Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the following events:
Monday, May 6th – The Ivy City Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Bethesda Baptist Church, located at 1808 Capitol Ave, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 6th – The Bates Area Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Mt. Sinai Church, located at 1615 3rd St, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6th – The Eckington Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Harry Thomas, Sr. Recreation Center, located at 1743 Lincoln Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6th – The Lamond-Riggs Civic Association meeting that will take place at the LaSalle-Backus Education Center, located at 501 Riggs Rd, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7th – The Woodridge Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Washington Center for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7th – The Brentwood Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Washington Center for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7th – The Michigan Park Citizens Association meeting that will take place at the Bunker Hill Elementary School, located at 1400 Michigan Avenue, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7th – The Stronghold Civic Association meeting that will take place at the All Nations Baptist Church, located at 2001 North Capitol Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7th – ANC 5D will hold its monthly meeting at the Developing Families Center located at 801 17th Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8th – The North Michigan Park Civic Association meeting that will take place at the North Michigan Park Recreation Center, located at 1333 Emerson Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 9th – The Woodridge South Community Association meeting that will take place at the New Canaan Baptist Church, located at 2826 Bladensburg Rd, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14th – The Arboretum Neighborhood Association meeting that will take place at the Arboretum Community Center, located at 2412 Rand Place, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15th – ANC 5C will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 20th – The Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting that will take place at the St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 160 U Street, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21st – The Ward 5 Council on Education will hold its monthly meeting at the Lamond-Riggs Library, located at 5401 South Dakota Ave, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21st – ANC 5E will hold its monthly meeting at the Summit, located at 116 T Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21st – ANC 5B will hold its monthly meeting at the ANC 5B Office, located at 1322 Irving Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22nd – ANC 5A will hold its monthly meeting at the Potomac Lighthouse PCS, located at 4401 8th Street, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28th – The Trinidad Neighborhood Association meeting will take place at the Trinidad Recreation Center, located at 1310 Childress Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
** Councilmember McDuffie’s public schedule is subject to change.
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