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Apr
2013
05
Apr
2013
The Ward 5 Report: Councilmember McDuffie Tours the New Dunbar High School
Councilmember McDuffie attended a hard hat tour with the Department of General Services (DGS) to see the new Paul Lawrence Dunbar Senior High School. Click here to read more about the tour and other Ward 5 news.
01
Apr
2013
McDuffie Secures Funding for Critical Ward 5 Projects and Fights to Improve the Quality of Life for District Residents
For Immediate Release: March 29, 2013 Washington, DC – Yesterday, Mayor Vincent Gray (D) presented to the Council of the District of Columbia his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 budget. Over the last several months, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (D – Ward 5) outlined his Ward 5 and agency budget priorities with the Mayor and agency directors. The Mayor’s proposed $10.7 billion dollar budget addresses many of these requests, including funding for Ward 5 schools and libraries, increasing the city’s investment in affordable housing, promoting economic development, and enhancing job and educational opportunities. “Mayor Gray presented a solid budget, one…
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Mar
2013
Ward 5 Report: Councilmember McDuffie Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Rhode Island Avenue NE DMV
The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles will open its Rhode Island Service Center in Northeast on April 2. Click here to read more about the Grand Opening and other Ward 5 news.
28
Mar
2013
McDuffie Fights for Ward 5 Projects in FY14 Budget
Dear Residents, Tomorrow, the Mayor will deliver his Fiscal Year 2014 budget to the Council. Once the Council receives the budget, we will begin a month-long process of conducting budget oversight hearings for the District’s agencies. The Government Operations Committee, of which I am chair, has oversight over 19 agencies, and will hold budget oversight hearings on April 11, 22, 25, and May 2. For a full listing of hearings, see the Council’s calendar. I have heard from many of you about what you would like to see in this year’s budget for Ward 5. Over the last several…
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Mar
2013
The Ward 5 Report: The Ward 5 Small Business Advisory Council Holds Its Inaugural Meeting
Recently, Councilmember McDuffie held the inaugural meeting for the Ward 5 Small Business Advisory Council. To read more about the Ward 5 Small Business Advisory Council and other highlights from around Ward 5, click here.
20
Mar
2013
The Ward 5 Report: Councilmember McDuffie On The Shooting That Occurred On North Capitol Street And New York Avenue
To read Kenyan's statement, about Ward 5 events and important information from our office, click here.
19
Feb
2013
McDuffie Introduces Several Key Bills at the Start of the Legislative Period
For Immediate Release: January 8, 2013 Washington, DC – Today, during the first legislative meeting of Council Period 20, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (D- Ward 5) introduced several bills aimed at promoting economic development throughout the District, improving the quality of life for many of the city’s residents, and tackling campaign finance reform. “I am very excited about Council Period 20 and ready to get to work on some of the key issues facing our city,” said McDuffie. “These bills represent a positive step toward in addressing tough issues like campaign finance reform and promoting economic activity throughout Ward 5,…
21
Dec
2012
McDuffie Tapped as Chair Pro Tempore and Chair of the Committee on Government Operations in Next Council Period
For Immediate Release: December 21, 2012 Washington, DC – Yesterday, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie was announced as the next chair of the Committee on Government Operations and Chair Pro Tempore, pending the Council vote, to take effect January 2, 2013. "I am very honored and looking forward to these new opportunities," said McDuffie. "When I ran for office, one of the promises that I made was to make certain that the residents of our city had an accountable government. This committee will allow me to enhance transparency in the District of Columbia and restore trust in our government.” The committee is…