Job Growth and Accountable Government
May 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Prosper, Small Businesses, The People's Blog
Budget passes with Kwame’s measures to create new jobs and increase government transparency
This week, two measures passed as part of the Fiscal Year 2011 budget that will fund tax credits for local businesses that create jobs for District residents and also promote greater public disclosure and transparency regarding the cost of economic development incentives. [...]
The Altar of Freedom: Veterans Remembered
May 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, The People's Blog, Veterans
Each year on Memorial Day we honor the women and men who served in the armed forces and paid the ultimate sacrifice “upon the altar of freedom.” Their courage and commitment to American ideals inspires us to be better citizens and reminds us that freedom is never free. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown would like [...]
Foggy Bottom Grocery Opens
May 27, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Eye on Constituents, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, Real Solutions, Shop Local, Small Businesses, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined Kris Hart, owner of the Foggy Bottom Grocery Store (FoBo Gro), for the grand opening of the store earlier this month. Kris credits Councilmember Kwame Brown with saving the grocery store with swift action calling him “the man of the hour” and the “small business champion of Washington, DC.”
Watch [...]
Costco Moves another Step Forward
May 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Prosper, Shop Local, The People's Blog
The catalytic Shops at Dakota Crossing, which will feature Costco, Target, Shoppers Food Supermarket and other smaller, in-line retailers moved another step forward today. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is leading the effort to make the project a reality. Today, he authored and the Council passed an amendment to the FY2011 Budget Support [...]
Balanced Budget Makes Prudent Cuts and Critical Restorations
May 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
Kwame leads effort to restore child care, Pre-K Grant, adult education and neighborhood services
Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed a balanced FY2011 budget with prudent cuts and critical restorations. The budget included provisions approved by the Committee on Economic Development, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown. The committee reduced agency spending [...]
Stepping Up to Stop Teen Pregnancy
May 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Family Focus, The People's Blog
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined the DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy for its first ever Walk and Rally. Residents walked from Samuel Gompers Park at 11th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW to the John A. Wilson Building ending with a youth led rally.
Check out the photos from the event:
A YouTube [...]
Ward 8 Farmers’ Market Opening June 5th
May 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Shop Local, The People's Blog
The Ward 8 Farmers’ Market shared the following press release with Councilmember Kwame Brown:
Ward 8 Farmers’ Market Opens for Season on June 5 –
Now 2 Days a Week at Two Locations
The Ward 8 Farmers’ Market starts its 12th season on Saturday June 5 at 9:00 AM on Saturday June 5. The Saturday market will continue [...]
COG, Board of Trade to Lead Independent Review of WMATA Governance
May 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog, Transportation
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors voted today to join the Greater Washington Board of Trade to encourage and assist a fast-tracked, independent review of the governance structure of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency. (Original post)
The review will be overseen by a public-private task force that will offer recommendations [...]
Alonte Sutton Gone Too Soon
May 12, 2010 by Billy Brown
Filed under The People's Blog
“I am absolutely devastated by the murder of Alonte Sutton, a DC Council Intern and outstanding young man. My thoughts and prayers are with Alonte’s family. It is my hope that through their grief and sorrow, they are able to find comfort in the life Alonte lived.
I had the pleasure of meeting Alonte a few [...]
Biggest Loser Wants the Biggest Crowd
May 7, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, The People's Blog
The Biggest Loser is coming to DC and they want your help!!
When: Wednesday May 19th at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Freedom Plaza
Address: 14th St. & Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC, 20004
Come help kick start the new season as more people’s lives will change forever!
Join Jillian Michaels as she inspires YOU to make a change in your own life [...]
