Ward 5

Councilmember McDuffie\’s Diversity Fund Management Amendment Act of 2017

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduces Bill to Increase Diversity among Asset Managers of D.C. Public Pensions Fund Despite equal performance of the assets under management, a recent study finds just 1.1% of the $71.4 trillion assets under management across the world is in the hands of women and minority-owned firms. On May 16, Councilmember Kenyan […]

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Added Security for DC Residence!

Private Security Camera Voucher Program! On Thursday June 1st, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the Private Security Camera Voucher Program, an expansion of the Private Security Camera Incentive Program. Through the program, DC residents who either rent or own a property and receive public assistance under the District of Columbia Public Assistance Act of 1982 will be

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Extremely Crowded Summer for DC!

The Washington Business Journal states that The District’s housing market continues to heat up. Tho deemed impossible, more people are preparing to move into the city than at any point in the last year.  It comes as nearby counties like Loudoun and Prince William seem to be cooling off, at least according to local data provided by

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Ward 5: Dumping Ground?

On October 26, 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to City Council Chairman Mendelson. The letter asked him to consider a proposal to move the DC Department of Parks and Recreation facility from its S Street location to Evarts Street NE. For years, the residents of this section of Ward5 5 have felt they

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The Final Solution For Missing Girls in DC

The doors of New Samaritan Baptist church are open, and it\’s not yet Sunday morning worship service!  New Samaritan, and Pilgrim Baptist Church presented a community forum on \”Human Trafficking Prevention\” for residents of Ward 5 and 6. This discussion comes at a great time surrounding the uncertainty of the analytics searches for hashtag \”Missing Girls

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Walk with Councilmember McDuffie in the Capital Pride Parade!

Walk with Councilmember McDuffie! On Saturday June 10, Councilmember McDuffie will be walking in the Capital Pride Parade. You are invited to walk with him. Join Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie and his team for the annual Capital Pride Parade! The Capital Pride Parade attracts over 150,000 spectators annually and includes more than 170 groups

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Included, Funded, and Ready for Residents, Expanding Access to Justice Act

With a head start to straighten and sort out certain housing cases, Councilmember McDuffie led a roundtable on civil right to counsel, introducing the \”Civil Gideon\” program.  The discussion took place on June 22, 2016 at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Relief for Residents in the District The

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