Join me for the Emancipation Day Parade

April 6, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 13

Dear Washingtonians,

Next Saturday, we commemorate Emancipation Day - the 154th anniversary of achieving freedom for more than 3,000 men, women and children who were enslaved in the District of Columbia.  

Every April 16th we renew our commitment to equality for all people and continue our fight for Washington, DC statehood.  

Washington, DC recently won an important victory on the path for full statehood when the Superior Court sided with me and the DC Council by upholding our Budget Autonomy law.  Because of Budget Autonomy, your elected leaders will be able to spend your hard earned tax dollars on the things that matter most to District residents, without interference from Congress.  That is a big step forward.  

I hope you’ll join me as we celebrate by marching in this year’s Emancipation Day Parade. We’ll start to gather on Saturday April, 16th at noon at One Judiciary Square. To learn more, you can visit emancipation.dc.gov.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser
Mayor

Giving District Residents a Fair Shot

On Monday, Mayor Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2017 budget to the DC Council. Before developing her budget, Mayor Bowser hosted a series of budget engagement forums attended by hundreds of residents from across the city. The forums allowed the Bowser Administration to hear directly from residents about what's important to them and how they believe the government should spend their tax dollars. The budget Mayor Bowser presented includes critical investments in education, public safety, and the District residents. Learn more about the budget at mayor.dc.gov/FairShot.

Potholepalooza

Last week, Mayor Bowser joined the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to kick off the city's 8th annual Potholepalooza, a six-week campaign to accelerate pothole repairs on roadways across the District. During the event, the mayor and DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo shared their fresh approach to pothole repairs in the District, which includes new strategies and technologies that allow District staff to better identify potholes, and repair them quickly.  The goal is to ensure that residents can drive on roads that are smooth, and most importantly, safe. You can learn more at mayor.dc.gov/potholepalooza.

Welcome to Brookland Annie's Ace Hardware

Brookland welcomed a new business to it's Ward 5 neighborhood over the weekend. Annie's Ace Hardward-Brookland opened their second Washington, DC location with a 3-day grand opening featuring product demonstrations, sales, raffles, and free giveaways. Small businesses like Annie's are the engine of our economy. They hire our residents for good jobs and provide vital services to our communities. 

Pathways to the Middle Class - Job Announcement: Body Worn Camera Coordinator, Metropolitan Police Department

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia. It is the mission of the MPD to safeguard the District of Columbia and protect its residents and visitors by providing the highest quality of police service with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to innovation that integrates people, technology and progressive business systems. MPD has an opening for a Body Work Camera (BWC) Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to coordinate, monitor and resolve activities associated with BWCs. The coordinator will inspect dock stations and cameras, monitor cameras and equipment, and initiate requests for damages cameras/related equipment or accessories. A high school diploma or GED is required, however, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field is preferred. Additional details on this vacancy can be found by visiting the job announcement.