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Neighbors,
When we come together to uplift our community, we, through action,
demonstrate love for our city. More importantly, we communicate our
enduring commitment to the health and safety of District residents.
During a time in the District when our youngest residents are
confronted with the realities of a rapidly changing city and
traumatized by the presence of violence, unified civic engagement
is critical.
On March 9th I assisted the Carver Terrace community with a
pre-spring cleanup on M Street NE. This effort was successful
because of the government agencies and, most importantly, the residents
who readily participated. Over the years, I have also joined with
different neighbors to walk through the community and identify how
we can improve it. Yesterday, neighbors demonstrated a commitment
to the community as dozens of residents joined me for a
walkthrough. This type of civic engagement sets a high expectation
of residents, District agencies, and elected officials. Although a
community clean up or walkthrough may appear to be an insignificant
undertaking, the impact of these activities has a tremendously
positive influence on young people. Our actions and investment in
necessary resources demonstrate that we are dedicated to the health
and safety of our young people and our community at large. Together
we can change our communities and make our voices heard. I am
calling on us all to continue to unify and work together to bring
about the change we want to see.
In service,
Kenyan
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