Fire House to be Renamed after Fire Chief
July 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, a ceremony will take place to rename Engine Company #4 in honor of the late retired Fire Chief Burton W. Johnson who was the first African American Fire Chief in the District of Columbia. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, a co-introducer of the legislation to rename the fire house, will join participants [...]
Services for Desi Deschaine
July 16, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
We’re sharing this message with you from Councilmember Jack Evans
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Dear neighbors,
My staff and I have been very touched to receive so many condolences and personal remembrances of our beloved friend and colleague Desi Deschaine. I know how much Desi’s family have appreciated the outpouring of support and love expressed in person, online, and elsewhere. Desi truly [...]
Letter to the Editor: Washington Examiner Convention Hotel a Shovel-Ready Project for Shaw
July 15, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – The Examiner story “D.C. Council OKs $272 million for convention center hotel” inaccurately reflected my position on the outcome of the Convention Center Hotel legislation.
The Examiner reported, “After the vote, Councilman Kwame Brown, D-at large, said he was sorry private developers would have to shoulder the majority of the financial burden.” At no [...]
Kwame to Mayor: Pay $103 million to Schools Now!
July 15, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Intensify Education, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, it was revealed that the District withheld a $103 million payment to the public charter schools that will force some teachers to go without a paycheck. The Mayor has the authority to use contingency cash reserves to make the payment regardless of a shortfall in revenue. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is [...]
DMV Elimination of In-Person Registration Renewal
July 14, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under The People's Blog, Transportation
A message from the DMV
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Dear Resident,
On July 13, 2009, DC DMV will eliminate the ability to renew vehicle registrations in-person at a DMV service center or the Inspection Station. For registration renewals, customers must use online or by mail services. Customers who visit DMV will be directed to a drop box to drop off their registration renewal [...]
Remembering Desi Deschaine: Candlelight Vigil Tonight
July 14, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
Today we learned of the tragic loss of one of the District’s most beloved residents, Desi Deschaine. We will all remember Desi’s humor, enthusiasm and energy. Most of all, we will remember his kindness and compassion.
Please join the community for a vigil in Logan Circle to remember our dear friend at 7:30 p.m. tonight.
Invitation from [...]
Kwame Helps Deliver Convention Center Hotel
July 14, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Local Investment, The People's Blog
PLEASE READ KWAME’S LETTER TO THE EDITOR CLARIFYING THE EXAMINER STORY “D.C. COUNCIL OKS $272 MILLION CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL”
WASHINGTON – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed legislation authorizing the construction of the Convention Center Hotel in the Shaw neighborhood. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, helped [...]
Poplar Point Project Open House this Saturday
July 13, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
FREE Green Mobility Seminar
July 13, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under The Green Economy, The People's Blog, Transportation
The DC Metro area is making huge strides in green mobility options. The simple truth is, you can live a full, heathly and planet-friendly life here without a car. At this workshop, you’ll learn how to get along just fine and save a fortune by not owning a car — or at least cutting way [...]
The Word from Kwame: DC Test Scores
July 13, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Intensify Education, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Today’s release of preliminary DC-CAS testing data by the OSSE highlighting increases in both reading and math proficiencies in DCPS and Public Charter Schools is welcome news. As a graduate of District public schools and a parent with two children in District public schools, I have a personal stake in the improvement of our public [...]
