The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
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The Ward 5 Report:
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
September 19, 2013
Ward 5 Highlights:
Councilmember McDuffie recently administered the Oath of Office to the two, newly appointed Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners: Commissioner Mercile Banks (ANC 5C) and Commissioner Alex Underwood (ANC 5E) were sworn in on September 12.
Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force Open House
Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on September 30 for the Industrial Land Transformation Task Force Open House. The purpose of the event is to give residents a preview at the information gathered by the Task Force thus far. The event will be co-hosted by the Office of Planning and held at the Trinity Washington University’s O'Connor Auditorium from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Legislative Updates:
McDuffie Introduces Bill to Improve Athletic Opportunities for Girls in Public Schools
This week, Councilmember McDuffie introduced significant legislation to increase the quality and quantity of athletic opportunities for girls in the District’s public schools. The “Title IX Athletic Equity Act of 2013” takes the first important steps toward bringing the District into compliance with Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education programs receiving federal funding, including athletics.
The bill requires public schools to increase transparency by annually submitting data to the Mayor regarding athletic participation, staffing, funding, expenditures, scheduling, competition success, academic supports, and facilities’ conditions. The bill also requires the Mayor to develop a strategic plan every five years to achieve athletic equity.
For more information on the bill, click here.
Announcements:
Forum on Title IX Enforcement Challenges for High School Athletics
On September 24, the Clearinghouse on Women’s Issues (CWI) and the Mayor’s Office on Women and Policy Initiatives will hold a public forum to discuss Title IX enforcement challenges for high school athletics. The event will take place at noon in the Mayor’s Press Room, G-9, at the Wilson Building, located at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Featured speakers are experts on Title IX and the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.
For more information, visit http://women.dc.gov/.
Brookland Middle School Construction Update Meeting
Residents are encouraged to join the Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Public Schools (DCPS) for an update on the Brookland Middle School Construction Project. The meeting will be held on September 24 at the Turkey Thicket Community Center, located at 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, beginning at 7:30pm.
Friends of Rhode Island Avenue Annual Fall Fest
Please join Friends of Rhode Island Avenue for their 2013 Fall Fest on October 5 from noon – 4:00 p.m. on Rhode Island Avenue, NE between South Dakota and 20th Street, NE. The event will feature music, arts, food and fun for kids of all ages. For more information, please visit www.friendsofria.org.
Reminder: Family & Community Day at Taft/Dwight Mosley Athletic Complex
On September 28, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission for Single Member District 5B02 will be celebrating its Family and Community Day at Taft/Dwight Mosley Athletic Complex, located on 18th & Otis Streets, N.E., from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. All Ward 5 residents are encouraged to attend. For donation and volunteer information, please contact Marian Thomas and Commissioner Ursula Higgins at (202) 832-2376 or 5b02@anc.dc.gov.
Reminder: Healthy Food Retail Program Grant Opportunity
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is soliciting applications from qualified organizations to manage its Healthy Food Retail Program. Through this grant, DSLBD will fund the expanded access of healthy foods within small food retailers in eligible areas of the District. A grant of $250,000 will be awarded to one organization to establish and operate a commercial distribution system which provides fresh produce and healthy foods to small food retail stores.
Applications are due on October 10, 2013, at 4 pm. The grant recipient will be selected through a competitive application process and announced in November 2013. Download the Program Guidelines to view all the requirements. For more information, click here.
The D.C. Office of the People’s Counsel presents: A Hands-on Citywide Workshop: Making Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Real
When: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Energy efficiency and renewable energy experts will share the fundamentals of:
- Applying for a home energy audit
- Making your home more energy efficient
- Installing solar PV or solar thermal systems
- Get information on DC government energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, including grants and rebates
For additional information or to request disability accommodations or language/sign interpretation services, please contact the Office of the People’s Counsel at 202.727.3071 by September 30, 2013.
**Ward 5 Events:
Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the following events:
Monday, September 23rd – The Edgewood Civic Association's monthly meeting will take place at McKinley Tech High School, located at 151 T St NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24th – The Trinidad Neighborhood Association's monthly meeting will take place at the Joe Cole Recreation Center, located at 1299 Neal Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B's monthly meeting will take place at the Slowe School Demountable Trailer, located at 1322 Irving Street NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A's monthly meeting will take place at the Potomac Lighthouse Charter School, located at 4401 8th Street NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 26th - The 5D Citizens Advisory Council will take place at the Fifth District Headquarters, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.kenyanmcduffie.com or contact our office at (202) 724-8028. Follow Councilmember McDuffie on Twitter: @CM_McDuffie and/or 'Like' him on Facebook.