June 3, 2016 | Volume 2, Issue 21
Dear Washingtonians,
As
you know, WMATA’s SafeTrack begins this Saturday. Throughout the next
year, WMATA will make critical repairs to segments of every single metro
line. And some of these repairs will happen within the District.
Unfortunately,
SafeTrack will affect
commuters across the region –metro riders, bus riders,
and drivers. With lots of single tracking and service disruption
on metro, more people will take to the streets to get around. That could result in more congestion and more traffic.
While
WMATA is doing the repair work, my team is focused on easing the burden on
residents and visitors to DC. To learn more, and to find out how you can
plan accordingly, please visit safetrack.godcgo.com. You will find
resources, tips, and information that help you plan accordingly. We also encourage
you to visit wmata.com/safetrack
to get informed about SafeTrack.
MetroRail
is vital to our region. My expectation is that SafeTrack improves the
safety and reliability of rail for decades to come.
Safe
travels, Washington,
ICYMI: On Tuesday, the Council of the District of Columbia voted in favor of Mayor Bowser's FY17 Budget and a plan to close DC General Family Shelter for good. Mayor Bowser originally proposed the plan to close DC General earlier this year.
The
New Columbia
Statehood Commission (NCSC) continues
to take steps toward achieving statehood for the District of
Columbia. The Commission has released a draft Constitution and has begun
hosting working group meetings.
Starting
this week, NCSC will host community town hall events throughout the city
to receive public comments on the draft constitution.
The constitution is available online at statehood.dc.gov
for both review and comment for residents who may prefer to share feedback
online. The full list of upcoming community town halls can be found
at statehood.dc.gov.
Please
consider joining us by signing up for a working group or attending a town hall.
Your feedback is important. We need your help to achieve statehood and full
representation in Congress.
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Last
week, Mayor Bowser kicked off the 2016 outdoor pool season by bringing back a
years old tradition of jumping in a community pool to launch the outdoor pool
season. Before leaping into the newly renovated Oxon Run Pool in Southeast,
Mayor Bowser spoke with members of the community about pool access and pool safety. Remember,
all District pools are free for residents!
You can find more information, including
locations and schedules, at summer.dc.gov.
The site also serves as a one-stop shop
for everything the District has lined up for summer,
including resources and activities for youth and families. Check out the list below and visit summer.dc.gov
to enjoy some of the hundreds of activities lined up for summer.
Truck
Touch. This
Saturday at RFK Lot 7, representatives from
almost every agency of DC government will gather for the annual Citywide Truck
Touch festival. This free event features nearly 30 vehicles used to clean and
repair streets, change traffic lights, collect refuse, clear snow, provide
emergency services, administer mobile health care, and more. The event connects
residents with the workers who provide these critical services in an educational and fun environment. Citizens
of all ages are allowed to climb aboard the trucks, work the levers, ride
Segways and learn about the operations that keep the nation’s capital up and
running. Free boxed lunches will be provided to kids age 18 and under.
Visit summer.dc.gov
for more information, or HERE to RSVP.
Summer
Reading. DC Public
Library's Summer Reading program is here again, and this year's theme is
"Go For the Gold-Read!" Programs will take place in libraries
citywide between June 1 and August 26. Activities include maker camps; science,
technology, engineering, art and math themed programs; book clubs; story times
and special performances. In addition, Washington Nationals players are
scheduled to visit three libraries on Saturday, July 23 to read to local
youth. All kids over age five and teens who reach their summer reading
goal will win two tickets to a Washington
Nationals baseball game. To learn more about the Library’s summer reading
program, visit your local library or visit summer.dc.gov.
Free Summer Meals. The DC Free Summer Meals Program offers free meals to all children 18 years and younger at all open meal sites in the District through August. The program operates from Monday through Friday and on weekends at select locations around the city. Residents can call-211 or 866-3-HUNGRY; text “FOOD” to 877-877. Visit summer.dc.gov for more info.
Funky Fresh Fitness. On the first Friday of each month and in each ward, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will showcase various instructor led fitness activities with funky music, healthy food and fun. Please join DPR for the Ward 7 Funky Fitness First Fridays event on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Deanwood Recreation Center 1350 49th Street NE. Not in Ward 7? No worries! Visit dpr.dc.gov for the full list of funky fresh events in each ward. Activities will include: Zumba, boot camp, spinning, water aerobics, and cooking demonstrations. Stop by summer.dc.gov for more information. Learn more about this program and more at summer.dc.gov.
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Last
Wednesday, the District was chosen as one of the final cities to join the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities
(100 RC). This means Washington, DC is now part of a global network of cities that work together to plan and prepare for the
future. In the District, we are
building a city that is resilient to whatever comes our way, from natural
disasters to social and economic challenges,
and more. 100 RC will provide access to resources and best practices from
around the globe – as well as funding for a Chief Resiliency Officer to join
the ranks of District government. Learn more about 100 RC at http://www.100resilientcities.org/.
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The
District recently released the 2016 Sustainable DC Progress Report. The report
captures some of the impressive work that District government—as well as
businesses, residents, and community partners—have achieved this past year to
move the District toward becoming the healthiest, greenest and most livable
city in the country. From the Department of General Services’ landmark wind
power purchase, to a new DC Public School
program that teaches
every 2nd grader to ride a bike, read more about our city’s progress at www.sustainabledc.org. And you can do your part too! Please
join Mayor Bowser in taking ten actions for making a greener and more
sustainable DC.
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Mark your calendars for next Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) eighth annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show, the annual
one-stop shop for all the resources you need related to housing and community
development.
More than 5,000 people are
expected to attend this all-day event, which will provide invaluable
information and guidance for all current and potential renters and homeowners
in Washington, D.C. For more info, visit to dhcd.dc.gov/2016expo.
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The Department of Employment Services (DOES) provides comprehensive employment services to ensure a competitive workforce, full employment, life-long learning, economic stability and the highest quality of life for all District residents. DOES has multiple openings available for a position as an Unemployment Compensation Claims Examiner. In this role, an individual will Interview and assist others in filing initial, continued and reopened claims against the District of Columbia and other jurisdictions. Additionally, the Examiner will provide translation and interpretation services to our Spanish-speaking customers and internal customers. All details regarding this vacancy, including more qualifications,
can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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