Kwame: Gandhi Report Underscores Need for “Training for Jobs Now” Plan
December 19, 2008 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, responded to the revenue estimates and economic outlook report issued by the District’s Chief Financial Officer Dr. Natwar M. Gandhi. The report predicts that the 2010 unemployment levels will be among the highest since 1983. Councilmember Brown commented that the [...]
Kwame Passes “Training for Jobs Now” Emergency
December 16, 2008 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Legislation, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
Legislation calls for adult job training plan in 90 days
WASHINGTON – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed by unanimous consent the “Get DC Residents Training for Jobs Now Emergency Act of 2008,” which was authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown. The legislation, co-introduced by Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr., requires [...]
Kwame Thanks Mayor for Reintroducing SW Waterfront Disposition with Affordable Housing and Community Benefits
December 15, 2008 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, thanked Mayor Adrian M. Fenty for transmitting a revised resolution approving the disposition of land for the Southwest Waterfront project. The revised resolution includes language that protects promises made to the community in the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Framework and small [...]
Public Roundtable on Southwest Waterfront Tomorrow
December 10, 2008 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development announced the committee will hold a public roundtable tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
WHAT: Public Roundtable
TOPIC(S): PR17-834, the “Southwest Waterfront Disposition Revised Approval Resolution of 2008”
WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room 412, John A. Wilson Building, [...]
Kwame Pushes Neighborhood Investment Plans Forward
December 4, 2008 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Legislation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development announced the committee will hold a public roundtable tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
WHAT: Public Roundtable
TOPIC(S): PR17-834, the “Southwest Waterfront Disposition Revised Approval Resolution of 2008”
WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room 412, John A. Wilson Building, [...]
“Taxation Without Representation Street” Your Road to Full Repres
December 2, 2008 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, Legislation, The People's Blog
(Washington, DC) Today, the DC Council passed the “Taxation Without Representation Street Renaming Act of 2008” (B17-909) on first reading, which was authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown. The bill officially renames a portion of S Capitol Street directly adjacent to the Washington Nationals Ballpark. The ballpark would have an official address with the [...]
Kwame: New Benning Library Positive for Neighborhood Revitalization
December 1, 2008 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Local Investment, Real Action Now, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray held a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the new Benning Neighborhood Library in Ward 7. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown commented on the project, which is scheduled for completion in late 2009 or early 2010.
“The revitalization of Benning Road has been a [...]
