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COUNCILMEMBER KENYAN McDUFFIE, CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS And COUNCILMEMBER MURIEL BOWSER, CHAIRPERSON COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCE A JOINT PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE ON Proposed Resolution 20-312, Webb School Surplus Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2013 Proposed Resolution 20-313, Webb School Surplus Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013 Proposed Resolution 20-314, Webb School Lease Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2013 Proposed Resolution 20-315, Webb School Lease Emergency Approval Resolution of 2013   June 17, 2013 9:30 a.m. Room 500 John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  On June 17, 2013, Councilmember Muriel Bowser, Chairperson of the Committee on Economic Development and Councilmember…

June 13, 2013 Hello Ward 5 Residents, The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area until later this evening. Forecasters are predicting a combination of high winds, heavy rains and severe thunderstorms, which could potentially lead to flooding. Residents should move their vehicles from low-lying flood prone areas, and prepare their homes and basements for the possibility of flooding. Also, remember to check on elderly and at-risk friends and family to make sure they have access to plenty of water, a telephone and food. Residents should utilize the following numbers: For immediate…

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On June 20th, I will host a public safety and crime forum to address the recent acts of violence seen in our community. Click here to read additional details about the forum and other Ward 5 news. 

 

May 31, 2013 Dear Ward 5 Residents, It is with deep regret that I report that following a routine, internal review of my Constituent Service Fund, I learned on Wednesday that a member of my staff made $225.07 in unauthorized expenditures from the Fund. This obviously is a very serious personnel matter, and I am disheartened that this incident occurred. I hold myself and my office to the highest standard of personal integrity and have acted swiftly to address this matter. To this end, yesterday I took the necessary steps to terminate the employee and reported the violation to the…

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2013 D.C. Council Passes FY 2014 Budget Proposal Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Council of the District of Columbia unanimously voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Request Act and the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Act. Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (D – Ward 5) oversaw the budget of the Committee on Government Operations, and worked tirelessly to contribute to a balanced and fair budget as a member of the Committees on Human Services, Economic Development, Transportation and Environment, and Workforce and Community Affairs. “Over the past several months the Council has worked…

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2013 Washington, D.C. – Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (D – Ward 5), chair of the Committee on Government Operations, announced a July 11 public roundtable on the feasibility of public financing of District of Columbia elections. “Public financing is a very important issue and an option that needs to be on the table when we are considering any campaign finance reform,” said McDuffie. “A well-crafted public finance system can democratize elections, amplifying the voice of individual donors, and allow ordinary citizens an opportunity to fairly participate in the electoral process.” Various jurisdictions around the…