Jeanette Michael Will be Fondly Remembered
November 30, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Family Focus, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown made the following statement after learning that Jeanette Michael, Executive Director of DC Lottery and Charitable Games Control Board, had passed away over the weekend.
“Jeanette Michael was a genuine public servant who truly cared about District residents,” said Councilmember Brown. “As a pioneer and leader, she was [...]
Kwame Joins Steve Harvey to Give Free Turkeys
November 23, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined Steve Harvey to give away nearly over 100 turkeys to families at Sibley Plaza. Councilmember Brown’s office collaborated with the Steve Harvey Foundation and WHUR 96.3 FM as part of a national turkey giveaway. This year over 6,000 turkeys were donated to by the Foundation to [...]
Administration Must Invest in Adult Job Training
November 20, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest unemployment figures. Once again, the District’s unemployment rate reached record levels climbing to 11.9%. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, chair of the Committee on Economic Development responded to the news, emphasizing the urgent need for adult job training.
“It’s time for this city administration to [...]
Economic Development Hearing Tomorrow
November 18, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, the Committee on Economic Development chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will convene a public hearing on three legislative initiatives to spur economic growth and revitalize neighborhoods.
WHAT: Committee on Economic Development Public Hearing
• B18-497, “Washington Convention and Sports Authority Alcoholic Beverage Sales Amendment Act of 2009″
• B18-399, “Pennsylvania Avenue-Minnesota Avenue S.E. [...]
DC Stimulus Job Website Up and Running
November 17, 2009 by Billy Brown
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Legislation, Prosper, The People's Blog
Earlier this year, Kwame authored and the DC Council passed the “Stimulus Accountability Act of 2009” (see press release here).
The “Stimulus Accountability Act of 2009” requires that all non-profit organizations, companies, associations, contractors and subcontractors who receive a grant or funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to list all jobs [...]
Kwame Offers Prayers to Fuentes Family
November 16, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown released the following statement in response to the tragedy in Columbia Heights where 9-year old Oscar Fuentes was murdered by an unknown assailant.
“My wife and I have been praying for Oscar Fuentes’ family who is suffering from this terrible crime,” said Councilmember Brown. “As a father, I [...]
Joint Roundtable on Contracts to Continue Monday
November 13, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, The People's Blog
A joint public oversight roundtable has been scheduled to continue the examination of millions of dollars in contracts awarded for parks and recreation projects.
WHAT: Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on the contracting process related to parks and recreation
WHEN: Monday, November 16, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: John A. Wilson Building, Room 412
COMMITTEES: At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown, Economic Development; [...]
Upcoming Hearing: Committee on Economic Development
November 13, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Economic Development Committee, The People's Blog
The Committee on Economic Development, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, will convene a public hearing on three legislative initiatives to spur economic growth and revitalize neighborhoods.
WHAT: Committee on Economic Development Public Hearing
B18-497, “Washington Convention and Sports Authority Alcoholic Beverage Sales Amendment Act of 2009″
B18-399, “Pennsylvania Avenue-Minnesota Avenue S.E. Eminent Domain Authorization Act of [...]
Fox 5 Interview on Council Oversight Responsibilities
November 2, 2009 by Billy Brown
Filed under Legislation, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
Fox 5 Interview on Council Oversight Responsibilities
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