December 14, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 50
Dear
Washingtonians,
Last week, while highlighting the work of our Robbery Intervention Task Force, I was proud to report that our Safer, Stronger DC plan is working. We still have work to do, but year-to-date, Washington, DC has seen a 23 percent decrease in violent crime, a 27 percent decrease in robberies, a 28 percent decrease in burglaries, and a 10 percent decrease in overall crime.
So, how are we doing this? With your help.
Among the many initiatives included in the initial Safer, Stronger DC plan was legislation to create a Private Security Camera Incentive Program. Eventually launched in February 2016, this program provides rebates and vouchers for the purchase, installation, and registration of private security camera systems. In under two years, the program has already built a network of nearly 8,000 cameras across all eight wards of the District. And we still know that more homes and neighborhoods could benefit from this program.
This holiday season, learn more about the Private Security Camera Incentive Program and let DC Government bring you the gift of home security. Get started on helping us build a safer, stronger DC HERE.
Sincerely,
Join Mayor Bowser on New Year's Day at the Fit DC Fresh Start 5K and take a step toward better health in 2018! This year's 5K will be at Anacostia Park as we kickoff the celebration of the park's 100th anniversary. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 10:00 a.m.
Register HERE.
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The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is now accepting proposals
for the Community Stormwater Solutions Grants. These grants provide
start-up funding for community-oriented projects that improve the District’s
waterways. A special focus of this year’s grants are
projects that support the “Year of the Anacostia,” which commemorates the 100th
anniversary of Anacostia Park.
A total of $200,000 is available and DOEE anticipates awarding multiple grants of up to $20,000 each. Applications must be submitted online by 6:00 p.m. on January 26, 2018. Attend a pre-application informational meeting to learn about the
grant:
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Thursday, December 14 at 1:00 p.m.: DOEE
Headquarters (1200 First Street, NE)
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Monday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m.: Anacostia Library (1800 Good Hope Road, SE)
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Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30pm: Shaw Library (1630 7th Street, NW)
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Thursday, January 11 at 1:00 p.m.: DOEE
Headquarters (1200 First Street, NE)
Learn more HERE.
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This week, Mayor Bowser announced the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Small Business Enterprise (SBE) spending goal and unveiled this year’s Green Book: SBE Opportunity Guide. First published in 2015, the Green Book helps SBEs navigate the local government procurement process by providing an agency-by-agency overview of SBE spending availability.
In Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017, the Bowser Administration surpassed SBE spending targets with record expenditures. In FY17, the Administration committed to spend $564 million with SBEs and surpassed that goal by more than $150 million. This year, Mayor Bowser committed to spending $656 million with SBEs.
Download the Green Book HERE.
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Don't let the cold weather slow down your workouts! Throughout December, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is showcasing some of the District's best water-based fitness programs at DPR classes that are free and open to the public.
Join us tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at the Barry Farm Recreation and Aquatics Center to learn about hydrospinning. Sign up for a class HERE.
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This
week’s District Minute features stories about the Robbery Intervention Task Force, the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new West End Library, and the TIERific public charter school celebration.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington, DC. MPD's
mission is to protect DC's residents and visitors through high-quality
community policing, state-of the-art information technology, and a
commitment to innovation.
MPD has an opening for a crime analyst. This position is responsible for researching and developing complex statistical information on a variety of police data and generating statistical summary reports for various officials within the department. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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