Compliance Unit Ruling a Victory for Open, Transparent Government
October 30, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, Hon. Eugene N. Hamilton of the District of Columbia Superior Court ruled in favor of the District of Columbia Auditor Deborah K. Nichols who brought suit against Mayor Adrian M. Fenty for withholding documents from the Compliance Unit. The Compliance Unit was created in 2008 through legislation authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame [...]
Redefining Small Business Growth and Leadership in DC
October 27, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Legislation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, passed two critical pieces of legislation. The “Department of Small and Local Business Development Amendment Act of 2009” (B18-332), authored by Councilmember Brown, will redefine how the District grows small businesses while putting teeth in the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) [...]
Kwame Demands Nickles Apologize to Cheh for ‘Angry Woman’ Comment
October 26, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown called on Attorney General Peter Nickles to apologize to Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh for calling her an “angry woman” and saying her remarks were “stupid.”
“Councilmember Cheh deserves an immediate apology from Peter Nickles for calling her an ‘angry woman’ and saying her comments were ‘stupid.’ This [...]
Kwame: Newsweek Article Wrong about Apartheid in DC
October 23, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
Update: Kwame Thanks Connolly at Newsweek for Retraction
WASHINGTON – Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown released a statement in response to an article written by Katie Connolly at Newsweek. The article entitled, “Why So Few DC Residents Are Married” argued that low marriage rates in DC were due in part to “an unwritten [...]
Kwame Thanks Connolly at Newsweek for Retraction
October 23, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown thanked Katie Connolly at Newsweek for retracting her statement on apartheid in DC.
“Today, I received feedback from residents across the city who were discouraged by the comments on Newsweek’s website about apartheid in DC,” said Councilmember Brown. “I want to thank Ms. Connolly for respecting District residents [...]
Progress with Integrity, Transparency and Accountability
October 23, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – A joint public oversight roundtable has been scheduled to examine millions of dollars in contracts awarded by the District of Columbia Housing Authority in conjunction with other government agencies without Council approval. The roundtable seeks to uphold the integrity of the contracting and procurement process while ensuring projects move forward for the benefit [...]
PEPCO Public Hearing Saturday 10/24 Sign Up Now!
October 22, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
We wanted to share this message from PEPCO concerning an upcoming public hearing addressing a rate increase.
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If you have not signed up for the Saturday October 24th Public Hearing at the Chevy Chase Community Center on the proposed PEPCO RATE INCREASE, there is still time to contact the D.C. Public Service Commission and have your [...]
Kwame to Support Breast Cancer Research and the Capital Area Food Bank Tomorrow as Guest Bagger
October 21, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Meet At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown tomorrow as guest bagger from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Piney Branch Road Safeway to help support Breast Cancer research and the Capital Area Food Bank.
Location: 6500 Piney Branch Rd, NW
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is [...]
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for Youth and Pregnant Women
October 21, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities
We wanted to share the information we received from the District of Columbia Department of Health on the H1N1 virus.
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The H1N1 virus, also referred to as “swine flu,” is a new influenza virus discovered in the spring of 2009. This virus is spreading from person to person in a way that is similar to the [...]
CFO Thwarts DC Auditor’s Attempt to Investigate Compliance on Development Projects
October 20, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Legislation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown reacted to the revelation that Chief Financial Officer Dr. Natwar Gandhi is thwarting efforts by DC Auditor Deborah K. Nichols to investigate economic development projects under the purview of the Compliance Unit. The CFO, an independent agency, and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development are [...]
