Brown Applauds Mayor, Development Teams for Closing Old Convention Center Site Deal

WASHINGTON – Today, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, Deputy Mayor Neil Albert and the development team from Hines/Archstone-Smith to announce the closing of the deal to develop an $850 million mixed-use project on the Old Convention Center site. The project is expected to bring 3,000 [...]

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Brown: Saddened by the Loss of Former Councilmember

WASHINGTON – Today, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown learned of the passing of former District of Columbia Councilmember Hilda Mason. Hilda Mason left behind a legacy of civic participation that has inspired new leaders including Councilmember Brown.
“While I was saddened to hear of the loss of former Councilmember Hilda Mason, I have been and continue to [...]

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Brown: Keep Jelleff Boys and Girls Club Open

WASHINGTON – Today, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown expressed his strong support for the Jelleff Boys and Girls Club located at 3265 S Street NW, Washington, DC. Brown is considering a measure that would ensure the property continues to be used as a place for young people in the community regardless of property ownership. Brown also [...]

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Brown: Pre-K Initiative Opens New Door for Kids and Parents

WASHINGTON – Today, at the meeting of the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Vincent C. Gray introduced legislation that would establish 2,000 new Pre-Kindergarten classroom slots within six years for un-served 3 and 4-year olds who live in the District. The measure will likely have a major impact on the education system and DC public [...]

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Brown Holds Hearing on Compliance and Enforcement

WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, held a hearing on B17-503 “Compliance and Enforcement Agency Establishment Act of 2007.” The legislation would create a Compliance and Enforcement Agency within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). The Committee listened to testimony [...]

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Georgia Avenue Project Moves another Step Forward

WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, held a hearing on B17-480 “Park East Assistance Amendment Act of 2007.” The bill authorizes the allocation of $1.5 million to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for the purpose of issuing a grant to Georgia Avenue [...]

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Nation’s Capital the Center of a National Cause

WASHINGTON – Today, the Committee of the Whole held a public hearing on B17-28 “Taxation without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2007.” The bill was authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown and co-introduced by Councilmembers Barry and Schwartz. The legislation would authorize the District to create two LED message boards, [...]

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Public Hearings: Compliance and Enforcement; Taxation without Representation

WASHINGTON – See the listing below for dates and times of important upcoming hearings hosted by the Committee on Economic Development and the Committee of the Whole. Topics will include the “Compliance and Enforcement Agency Act of 2007” (B17-503) and the “Taxation Without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2007” (B17-28).
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER [...]

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Brown: Statement on Protest at RFK

WASHINGTON – “Equal opportunity and non-discrimination are the building blocks of a fair democracy,” said Brown. “The DC Human Rights Act was passed in 1977 to end discrimination in the District of Columbia. There are 19 protected classes in all and the Act is considered one of the most inclusive in the country. I strongly [...]

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