From: Councilmember Kenyan R.
McDuffie [mailto:kmcduffie=dccouncil.us@mail37.atl111.rsgsv.net] On Behalf
Of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 11:04 AM
Subject: Ward 5 Report: Rebuilding a Park, Upcoming Council Hearings,
& Catch The DMPED Economic Development Cluster Open House This Afternoon
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Neighbors,
When tackling an issue as far-reaching and critically important as
public safety, true progress can only be achieved when we bring
together residents, government agencies, the private sector, and
community organizations alike.
Last summer, a young man with a promising future, Zaire Kelley, was
senselessly murdered while walking home from a College Bound program.
In response, I convened a Peace
Walk and Sleep Out to engage community members on the solutions
they wanted to see and to demonstrate solidarity in standing
against violence. During that time, we learned that the grassy area
where Zaire died was a forgotten piece of property that has become
a breeding ground for crime.
We immediately went to work.
My staff and I worked with community leaders and residents to
compile a punch list of issues that needed to be resolved,
including lighting, broken sidewalks, overgrowth of bushes, damaged
chain links, and infrequent trash pickup. We called on
District agencies to remedy these seemingly minor issues that were
causing a major, negative impact on the community.
While working with the agencies, we were approached by a Ward 5
business looking for an opportunity to give back to the Ward 5
community. My staff gave them an extensive list and they were
immediately drawn to helping improve this park. They gave an
immediate assessment of the lighting issue and even offered to
cover the cost of installation. This ultimately proved
unnecessary as D.C.'s Department of Transportation had agreed to
have the lights installed in the park. We convened a final
meeting just yesterday and I am proud that the installation is
beginning today.
This lighting is step one in a
true partnership. The Ward 5 MOCRS will be leading the short term
beautification effort for the park and my office will be taking the
lead to work with the community to come up with a long-term concept
for this green space that will make this a place befitting of the
great neighbors that surround it. Several Ward 5 businesses
have already offered to commit time and resources to make this
happen and, at the suggestion of a community leader, we are
engaging the universities located in Ward 5 with the hopes of
holding a design competition for the space.
My staff and I look forward to
continuing to work with the Brentwood community and advocating on
behalf of the residents to have the vibrant and safe community they
deserve. But most importantly, continuing to work with the
residents, businesses, and community leaders to create a better
Ward 5.
In Service,
Kenyan
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In this
issue of the Ward 5 Report:
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Drug-Related
Nuisance Abatement Act Hearing
On Thursday, January 25, at 9:30
AM the D.C. Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety
will hold a hearing on Councilmember McDuffie's
Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement Act of 2017 [B22-0189]. This legislation is the direct
result of a suggestion made by Ward 5 resident Verna Clayborne at
the Ward 5 Emergency Public Safety meeting hosted by Councilmember
McDuffie on March 7, 2017. Ms. Clayborne and the Franklin Street
Area Neighborhood Association residents live in the Brookland
neighborhood, behind a small retail shopping center at Rhode Island
Avenue NE, 13th Street NE, and Brentwood Road NE that has been a
concern in the community for years. Councilmember McDuffie introduced
the legislation on March 21, 2017.
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Council
Roundtable on Leaf Collection
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D.C. Government Econoimc Development Cluster
Open House - Today, January 11
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This afternoon, the Office of the
Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development will host its
second annual Economic Development Cluster Open House featuring
dozens of agencies in the Economic Development Cluster of the
Government of the District of Columbia.
At the event, you can learn about
our programs for residents, engage with senior leadership and
staff, and engage with dozens of agencies all in one place. The
event takes place from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m at the Convention Center,
Room 146 B/C.
DATE: Thursday,
January 11
TIME: 4:00
- 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Walter
E. Washington Convention Center, Room 146B/C
801 Mount
Vernon Place NW
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Christmas Tree Pickup Begins January 13
The D.C. Department of Public Works (DPW) asks residents to put
their trees and greenery out where their trash and recycling is
collected between January 13 and February 2. These items will be collected on
residents’ regularly scheduled recycling days during this period.
This collection service is only available to residents who are
serviced by DPW. DPW collects trash and recyclables from
single-family homes and apartment/condo buildings with three or
fewer living units. You may also bring you trees and greenery to
either of the District's transfer stations.
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