Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 10:11 PM

I will continue to fight for equitable funding for Ward 8 schools.

I will continue to fight for equitable funding for Ward 8 schools. Good Evening Ward 8 Residents, The budget priorities of Committee on Education are very important to me as it finds solutions to build equity to our schools and our community. The Committ…

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Check Out Plans for New Hospital

Check Out Plans for New Hospital Greetings Ward 8 Residents, Ward 8 is home to some of the most intelligent, creative, and talented residents here in the District of Columbia. I am so proud to serve a community that is actively engaged in community devel…

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Team Lander · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 3:42 PM

With results still coming in, progressives are on the rise

Dear John: While they are still counting the votes from yesterday’s Democratic primary (and will be for at least another week), one thing is clear: Progressive ideas and leaders are on the rise across the state, throughout the city, and up and down the ballot.  We couldn't be more excited abou…

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Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Phase 2 Reopening, Fireworks, and Upcoming Events

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events   Hi Ward 1. I wanted to check in with a few updates.  Phase 2 Reopening On Monday, we entered into Phase 2 of reopening the city.The business…

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Mary Cheh · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 2:53 AM

Coronavirus Update: 10,000+ Cases & Phase II

June 23, 2020 Coronavirus Update: 10,000+ COVID-19 Cases & Phase II Dear Neighbors, Just as the District entered Phase II, we hit and then surpassed 10,000 positive coronavirus cases in our community. To date, 537 residents have died from this virus. Around the country, we have wit…

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 10:15 PM

We Want More Budget Investments for LGBTQ Residents

We Want More Budget Investments for LGBTQ Residents Dear Ward 8 Residents, During this budget season, my staff and I are pushing to ensure investments in Ward 8 are solidified. We need more funding for our schools and public safety, more capital investmen…

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Ben Kallos, City Council Member · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Polls close in 4 hours

Polls close in 4 hours Please make sure you get to your polling site by 9pm. View this email in your browser Dear John,  You've got only 4 hours left to join thousands of others who voted by mail, early, and in person today. Polls cl…

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

TONIGHT: Congress Heights Rec Center Meeting

TONIGHT: Congress Heights Rec Center Meeting View this email in your browser Meeting Starts Tonight @6:30 PM Please join the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) for a c…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 10:04 AM

Primary Election Day is here

Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm today. Dear John, Today is Primary Election Day in NYC.  If you already voted early or sent in your absentee ballot, thank you! If you haven’t yet and are able, today is the day to vote.  Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm today. Find your poll site here. Soc…

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Ben Kallos, City Council Member · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Polls Are Open, If You Haven't Already, Go Vote! ✅

Polls Are Open, If You Haven't Already, Go Vote! ✅ Polling places are open 6AM to 9PM View this email in your browser Dear John,  Polls are open today from 6am until 9pm. If you didn't vote by mail or early, today is your last chanc…

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 11:16 PM

UWS VOTING LOCATION CHANGES

UWS VOTING LOCATION CHANGES View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors, Even if you vote at the same location in every election, I urge you to doublecheck your voting location for tomorrow's primary election here. We have just been …

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 11:12 PM

DMV Opens Tomorrow By Appointment

DMV Opens Tomorrow By Appointment Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today, the city started Phase Two of Reopening DC. During Phase Two, the public and businesses will be required to adopt new behaviors and safeguards to mitigate risk for all. For example, DC Depar…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 6:20 PM

COVID-19: Welcome to Phase 2. Let’s be smart about it together.

While we all are looking forward to enjoying a little more flexibility, we have to be even more vigilant. Dear John, I hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weekend, celebrating fathers in your lives and taking part, in person or remotely, in the Juneteenth celebrations and demonstra…

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Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 1:21 PM

The District is Moving Into Phase 2 Re-Opening. Here's What You Need to Know.

NationBuilder Click here to view this email as a webpage. If you'd like to unsubscribe from these updates, click here. Friend -- Starting today, the Mayor has declared the District will enter Phase 2 of Re-Opening. There are a lot of big changes in store, and I'll run through a f…

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Council Member Paul Vallone · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 1:28 AM

District 19: The Week in Review

  Happy Father's Day!   To the two fathers in my life who have given me everything, Happy Father's Day! Wishing all dads and father figures a wonderful, well deserved day of rest! Enjoy!     — IN THE PAST WEEK —   Dear Neighbors,   I hope everyone co…

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Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 21, 2020 at 5:04 PM

It's Father's Day -- and almost Election Day!

Dear John, First of all, Meg and Marek and Rosa and I want to wish you a happy and healthy Father’s Day!  My kids (who I’ve had the great good-fortune to march with in recent days), and especially my dad (together with my mom, he’s found some safe ways to join #BlackLivesMatter marches in St.…

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Ben Kallos, City Council Member · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM

Covid-19 Update #13: Phase 2 Reopening Begins Monday, Police Reform, and Reminder to Vote by Mail 📨 or Vote Early ✅

Covid-19 Update #13: Phase 2 Reopening Begins Monday, Police Reform, and Reminder to Vote by Mail 📨 or Vote Early ✅ View this email in your browser Dear John,  This coming week New York City is entering Phase 2 of the reopening thanks…

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 20, 2020 at 12:18 AM

Happy Juneteenth Ward 8!

Happy Juneteenth Ward 8! Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. What makes this year significantly important is the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movem…

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Kenyan R. McDuffie · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Happy Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth Daily Update June 19th - Happy Juneteenth, Father's Day, Phase 2 Reopening View this email in your browser Happy Juneteenth Happy Juneteenth! It wasn’t until 1865 that enfor…

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Councilmember Elissa Silverman · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Celebrating Juneteenth, Preparing for Phase 2 Reopening

Councilmember Elissa Silverman Dear Friend, Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the day (June 19, 1865) Black slaves in Texas learned of their freedom. For many, it is a day to celebrate freedom, the African-American community, and Black culture. This year, given the galvanizin…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 12:39 PM

COVID-19: Juneteenth

This year, Juneteenth comes amid a national uprising against police violence and systemic racism unlike any time in decades.  Dear John, As some of you are likely observing for the first time, today is Juneteenth, which Black communities have long celebrated as the day the last slaves learned …

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 2:41 AM

NYPD Bill Package, Phase 2 Re-Opening News & More

NYPD Bill Package, Phase 2 Re-Opening News & More View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors, I join the many New Yorkers who will be celebrating Juneteenth tomorrow. The Black Lives Matter movement is continuing the centuries-lo…

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Mary Cheh · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 10:39 PM

Coronavirus Update: Phase II Guidelines, Vigil, & Elections

June 18, 2020 Coronavirus Update: Phase II Guidelines, Vigil, & Elections Dear Neighbors, Tomorrow is Juneteenth, and while there are civil rights demonstrations and protest events scheduled across the District, I wanted to highlight an upcoming event in Ward 3. The DC History and …

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Here's The News On Phase II Reopening & New Hospital

Here's The News On Phase II Reopening & New Hospital Dear Ward 8 Residents, On Friday, June 19th, Mayor Bowser will announce when Phase Two of ReOpening DC will begin. Phase Two will start on Monday, June 22, or thereafter. Here is what residents can …

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Team Lander · [email protected]

June 18, 2020 at 4:54 PM

5 days left to elect Jamaal Bowman →

Progressives are uniting around Jamaal because he represents a new and hopeful future -- one that puts people first. Dear John: A few days ago, Brad wrote to you about Jamaal Bowman, an educator and progressive leader in the Bronx who is running to unseat 30-year incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel.  Th…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 10:01 PM

COVID-19: Budgeting for the pandemic, for justice, and for the future

The City Council is currently in the middle of negotiating the fiscal year 2021 budget with the mayor’s administration, in order to reach an agreement by July 1.  Dear John, There's no way around it: this year’s City budget must be different. NYC is facing an estimated $9 billion dollar defici…

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Corey Johnson · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 10:25 PM

The Supreme Court’s decision yesterday

  Hello, Yesterday morning, it was legal in a majority of states for an employer to fire workers on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. No more. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects the LGBTQ comm…

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Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Hear Plans for New Hospital in Ward 8

Hear Plans for New Hospital in Ward 8 Dear Ward 8 Residents, We have patiently awaited the arrival of a new hospital for Ward 8, and it seems that we have a new deal on the table. Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted an agreement to the DC Council for GW Health …

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 10:03 PM

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join Me & Speaker Johnson

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join Me & Speaker Johnson View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors,   Just a final reminder to join us tomorrow (Wednesday) evening as community leaders Mark Diller, Chair of Community Board 7 and Kerri Keiger, P…

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Team Lander · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 3:28 PM

[SAVE THE DATE] Brad’s (Virtual) Birthday Party on July 8

No shuffleboard this year, but so many more friends can fit onto Zoom than in one room, and we’ll have some exciting guests too! Dear John: You’re invited: Please join us in celebrating Brad Lander's birthday and support his run for NYC Comptroller! WHEN: Wednesday, July 8th at 6:30PM. WHERE: …

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Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 12:56 PM

6-16-20: Ward 6 Neighborhood & COVID-19 Update

NationBuilder Click here to view this email as a webpage. If you'd like to unsubscribe from these updates, click here. Friend -- A lot has happened since my last update. I want to begin by saying thank you. So many Ward 6 neighbors have diligently taken to wearing a mask when the…

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Mary Cheh · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 1:13 AM

Coronavirus Update: Phase II, Licensing, & Summer Meals

June 15, 2020 Coronavirus Update: Phase II, Licensing, & Summer Meals Dear Neighbors, At the start of the month, it was reported that the District could enter Phase II of the reopening plan as early as this Friday, June 19th. And today Mayor Bowser confirmed that later this week sh…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 10:45 PM

COVID-19: What will the fall look like for our students?

The DOE is soliciting feedback from families and students on plans for the Fall Dear John, At this time of year, I’m usually running around the district, trying to make it to as many public school graduations as I possibly can. I’ve said it many times: to me, that there’s no better celebratio…

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 9:53 PM

JUNE 23RD PRIMARY: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JUNE 23RD PRIMARY: IMPORTANT INFORMATION View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors,   Just a reminder that the June 23rd New York State primary election is now upon us!   Early Voting Has Begun. NYC voters are assigned by residence…

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Ben Kallos, City Council Member · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 8:15 PM

TOMORROW: Parenting During the Pandemic & Vote by Mail Deadline. THURSDAY: Community Conversation with Speaker Johnson

TOMORROW: Parenting During the Pandemic & Vote by Mail Deadline. THURSDAY: Community Conversation with Speaker Johnson View this email in your browser Dear Neighbor, It is a busy week and here's a reminder to join us tomorrow nigh…

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Council Member Paul Vallone · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 2:46 AM

District 19: The Week in Review

      Today, we commemorate the adoption of our Stars and Stripes and salute this symbol of freedom and liberty.   Looking back fondly at last year's Flag Day Celebration at Flushing's PS 32, a tradition I look forward to each year!   Happy Flag Day!             …

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 14, 2020 at 11:43 PM

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join Me & Speaker Johnson

THIS WEDNESDAY: Join Me & Speaker Johnson View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors,   Just a reminder to join us this Wednesday evening as community leaders Mark Diller, Chair of Community Board 7 and Kerri Keiger, President of …

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Corey Johnson · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Cutting $1 billion from New York City’s policing budget

  Hello, We have all watched with our own eyes scenes of police violence and brutality, both here in New York City and across the country. Swift and substantial action to reimagine public safety and policing is imperative. That includes cutting significant funding from police budgets. …

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Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 3:53 PM

I'm with Jamaal Bowman. Because "we need political imagination."

I'm incredibly proud to endorse Jamaal Bowman for Congress in New York's 16th District. Dear John: I’m incredibly proud to endorse Jamaal Bowman for Congress in New York’s 16th District! If you’re able, I urge you to please chip in to support Jamaal and my campaign for new leadership with the p…

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Helen Rosenthal · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Community Conversation w-Speaker Johnson, NYPD Budget & More

Community Conversation w-Speaker Johnson, NYPD Budget & More View this email in your browser Dear Neighbors, We are at a crossroads as a city: police brutality protests continue to be met with more brutality; the COVID19 pandemic wil…

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Councilmember Brad Lander · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 8:02 PM

COVID-19: Treasuring our parks (carry in, carry out)

Our parks belong to all of us, and right now we all have to share the responsibility of keeping them clean, safe, and welcoming.  Dear John, As a kid, I have a very strong memory of my early trips to U.S. National Parks. I learned from my parents and camp counselors that the parks are a sha…

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Mary Cheh · [email protected]

June 12, 2020 at 12:28 AM

Coronavirus Update: Emergency Legislation, Heat Resources, & Contact Tracing

June 11, 2020 Coronavirus Update: Emergency Legislation, Heat Resources, & Contact Tracing Dear Neighbors, On Monday I provided a summary of the major provisions of emergency legislation before the Council on policing reforms. Since then, the legislation has passed, with some addit…

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Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Ward 1 Public Safety Town Hall

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events   I'll be hosting a public safety telephone town hall next Wednesday, June 17th at 5:00pm. Join us to discuss how we can work together to create…

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Colvin Grannum & Cea Weaver · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 12:31 PM

TONIGHT: Join us for a discussion with Brad Lander about housing justice in this moment

We're so excited to co-host tonight's virtual fundraiser and conversation with Brad Lander about housing and tenant's rights! Dear John: We're so excited to co-host tonight's virtual fundraiser and conversation with Brad Lander about the affordable housing & tenants rights challenges facing…

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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 10:21 PM

June 10 Update - Testing, Contact Tracing, and Slow Streets

June 10 Update - Testing, Contact Tracing, and Slow Streets View this email in your browser For the latest information on the response to coronavirus visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov. Get Tested! …

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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 10:44 PM

Council Passes McDuffie's Use of Force Provision in Emergency Justice and Police Reform Bill

Council Passes McDuffie's Use of Force Provision in Emergency Justice and Police Reform Bill View this email in your browser For the latest information on the response to coronavirus visit http://coronavirus.dc.gov. …

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Corey Johnson · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 10:20 PM

An update on the New York City Council’s work to change policing in our city

  Hello, I hope you and your family are safe and well. This is a challenging moment for New York City, and it is on all of our elected leaders to use our power for meaningful change. Including me. Today, the New York City Council is holding a hearing on legislation to address police mi…

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Brianne Nadeau, Councilmember · [email protected]

June 9, 2020 at 10:09 PM

Racial Justice Legislation & Community Updates

A message from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau Contact My Office Recent Posts Upcoming Events   Neighbors,   We have had a lot going on in the last few days here in DC and across the country. I want to make sure Ward 1 is up to speed on …

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Mary Cheh · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Ward 3 Update: Policing Reform & Coronavirus Resources

June 8, 2020 Ward 3 Update: Policing Reform & Coronavirus Resources Dear Neighbors, Tomorrow, the Council will consider emergency legislation to make immediate changes to policing practices in the District. The most expansive of the bills before the Council is the Comprehensive Pol…

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Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 9:46 PM

June 4 Update - Need a test? Get a test. Walk-up Testing Available Downtown and Now at Firehouses

June 4 Update - Need a test? Get a test. Walk-up Testing Available Downtown and Now at Firehouses View this email in your browser Below are updates on the District's response to the coronavirus pandemic as well as other urgent matters. Fo…

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