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From: Councilmember Kenyan R.
McDuffie <kmcduffie@dccouncil.us>
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2020 8:00 AM
Subject: Year End Newsletter
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Neighbors,
Normally this time of year our office would have just seen many of
you at our annual Ward 5 holiday party. While that wasn't possible
this year, I look forward to renewing that tradition next year.
Many of our neighbors need our support this holiday season, I am
proud of my office and community partners that helped us hold a
Ward 5 Toy and Meal Giveaway that past Saturday. Our team was able
to hand out over 500 toys, and in partnership with Firefighters
Union Local 36 and StepAfrika delivered more than 700 hot meals to
Ward 5 residents and 500 packages of PPE in the Brentwood
neighborhood. On Monday, I was at the Children’s Guild Public
Charter School giving out masks, backpacks, and sneakers generously
provided by Russell Westbrook. I also handed out toys with
volunteers from Purpose Is Life and Georgetown Prep to families in
the Langston Carver community.
Despite this year's unprecedented challenges, I have been inspired
to see our community stand up to support one another. As we move
into 2021 I will continue calling for an equitable recovery from
this COVID-induced recession and fight for further investments in
Ward 5.
My family and I want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season,
and I look forward to working together for a brighter New
Year.
In service,
Kenyan
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In this issue of the Ward 5 Report:
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More toys and more happy children. We gave
out more than 200 toys provided by Purpose Is Life to children
of all ages in the Langston Carver community on Monday.
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Watch the full video here
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The $100 million Bridge Fund modeled after the
Business Support Grant Emergency Amendment Act authored by CM
McDuffie, is now open for applications from the entertainment
industry.
Apply at http://Coronavirus.dc.gov/bridgefund
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To be considered for grant-funded technical
assistance and storefront improvement projects, fill out this application and submit it by January 22nd at
5 PM.
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1863 Ventures has announced the 3 Rs $500K grant
program to empower Black business owners over the next 4 months.
This program provides $5000 in grant funding, tailored business
coaching, and specialized learning opportunities.
Applications are open now: https://1863ventures.net/3rs-dc
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Indoor Dining Suspended until January 15th
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Covid-19 Updates and Holiday Guidelines
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You may view the Mayor's full December 21st
Situational update on Covid-19 here.
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A decking "park" over a busy polluted road like North Capitol,, not too appealing. We can do the sensible thing, its our park. its our city, not Bowsers or McDuffies, they work for us. Saving McMillan Park makes sense to me, with tens of thousands of new residential units, including RI Ave, Brookland Manor, Washington Hospital Center redevelopment and 81 Acres of development planned for Armed Forces Retirement home just North of the park. Why not support saving this wonderful 25 acres of public land and build a mass transit system up North Capitol, then all these new residents can be w/o autos, live w/o private vehicles just metro/monorail down from AFRH right to Union Station/National Airport,,the world and mass transit to McMillan Park for outdoor concerts, and community activities.The Zoning Commission is charged with "reducing traffic congestion", not doubling it,, wow the air already stinks on North Capitol, most polluted place in DC, by DDOE measurements. People do not all need cars if they are served well by mass transit. Seems like proper urban planning to me. Check how WHC will re-develop and not need any off campus office, so why the medical office towers at McMillan when they are so desperately needed in Anacostia, a truly under served area. Veterans and children recovering at Children's National Medical Center might benefit from the park across the street, and we all could use the open green space at the reservoir for recreation as well. I see the whole 113 acres open for our needs, including the green at AFRH, like the Central Park reservoir in NY. an "emerald necklace" for our side of the City
ReplyDeleteA decking "park" over a busy polluted road like North Capitol,, not too appealing. We can do the sensible thing, its our park. its our city, not Bowsers or McDuffies, they work for us. Saving McMillan Park makes sense to me, with tens of thousands of new residential units, including RI Ave, Brookland Manor, Washington Hospital Center redevelopment and 81 Acres of development planned for Armed Forces Retirement home just North of the park. Why not support saving this wonderful 25 acres of public land and build a mass transit system up North Capitol, then all these new residents can be w/o autos, live w/o private vehicles just metro/monorail down from AFRH right to Union Station/National Airport,,the world and mass transit to McMillan Park for outdoor concerts, and community activities.The Zoning Commission is charged with "reducing traffic congestion", not doubling it,, wow the air already stinks on North Capitol, most polluted place in DC, by DDOE measurements. People do not all need cars if they are served well by mass transit. Seems like proper urban planning to me. Check how WHC will re-develop and not need any off campus office, so why the medical office towers at McMillan when they are so desperately needed in Anacostia, a truly under served area. Veterans and children recovering at Children's National Medical Center might benefit from the park across the street, and we all could use the open green space at the reservoir for recreation as well. I see the whole 113 acres open for our needs, including the green at AFRH, like the Central Park reservoir in NY. an "emerald necklace" for our side of the City
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