Neighbors,
 
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of summer, and yet most students in DC will return to school next week. On Monday, I invite you to join me in getting the school year off on the right foot with a welcome back pep rally at 8:00 am at Noyes Elementary where we will be greeting students with cheers and high-fives as they walk through the door for a new school year.

As a parent, I know the preparation for school begins long before the first day. Earlier this month, I was pleased to take part in an annual backpack giveaway at Brentwood Recreation Center, hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Roving Leaders and spearheaded by Ward 5's own Ricardo Duren (pictured above along with DPR Director and Ward 5 resident Delano Hunter). 

Whether you have a school-aged child or not, back to school season is in the air, and I'm continuing to work for a safe and productive school year for all DC students. 

In service,

Kenyan

The office is typically open from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. To make an appointment at the office, visit www.calendly.com/ward5, or call our main office number at (202) 724-8028. When entering the Ward 5 Community Office at Luke C. Moore, please use the Monroe Street, NE entrance.

As a part of his work to examine and improve DC's contracting with minority and women-owned businesses, Councilmember McDuffie funded a study by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). As part of the study, DSLBD is hosting a town hall meeting to obtain information (feedback, comments, and perceptions) from business owners on their experiences in doing business or attempting to do business with the DC government.

Business owners (or a representative) must register no later than 6:00 pm, Friday, August 23, 2019. DSLBD will also accept written comments if submitted by Friday, August 23, 2019. See link for full details on submitting written comments.

The House of Representatives will hold a hearing on legislation to make the District of Columbia a state (the hearing was rescheduled from the original date in July). Click the image above to visit www.ShowUp4DC.com and learn how to get involved.