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Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: muriel.bowser@dc.gov

 
Chief of Staff:
John Falcicchio

City Administrator:
Rashad Young

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Mark Tuohey

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry
 
Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Charon Hines

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Tommie Jones
 
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mayor.dc.gov/page/invite-mayor

March 1, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 9

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

Earlier this week, I introduced legislation to ban the possession of bump stocks in the District of Columbia. We know that these devices that transform already dangerous weapons into lethal machines have no place in our society. Congress has failed to act, and we cannot wait any longer. 

In Washington, DC, we respect all our rights, including the Second Amendment. However, we also recognize the need to keep communities safe. We must do more to keep our children safe at school, women and children safe at home, and young people safe on street corners across the United States of America.

We are all sorry that our country has not done more to put more common-sense regulations in place. We are Americans and better than that. Our young people are committed to changing the course, and now we must all be. 

Washington, DC looks forward to welcoming the March for Our Lives on March 24.

Sincerely, 

Muriel Bowser

In This Week's Newsletter:

Join Us this Saturday for the Mayor Marion Barry, Jr. Statue Dedication

Marion Barry


Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson and the DC Council, and other dignitaries on Saturday, March 3 to dedicate and unveil the historic statue of the late four-term Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Honorable Marion S. Barry, Jr. The eight-foot tall bronze statue, designed by artist Steven Weitzman, stands outside of the John A. Wilson Building.

Learn more and RSVP HERE.

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Street Sweeping Starts Today

Street Sweeping


The Department of Public Works will resume residential street sweeping on Thursday, March 1. To ensure streets are swept thoroughly, motorists are asked to obey the signs posted with the days of the week and hours of the day when parking restrictions will be enforced. 

Learn more HERE.

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Register for Spring Break Camps

Spring Break


Registration is now open for the 2018 Spring Break Camps. The Department of Parks and Recreation offers full-day Spring Break Camp for children ages 3 to 13 during DC Public Schools' spring break. 

This year, camp will be held between Monday, March 26 and Friday, March 30. Learn more and register HERE

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ReThread DC Launch

ReThreadDC


Textiles such as clothing, bed linens, towels, and rags comprise more than five percent of the waste that District residents and businesses send to the landfill. However, most of these items still have plenty of life in them, so the Department of Energy and Environment is hosting ReThread DC on Wednesday, March 14 to teach residents how to repair, reuse, and donate unwanted clothes and textiles.  

Learn more and RSVP HERE.

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A District Minute

district minute video


This week’s District Minute features stories about the Mayor's Budget Engagement Forums, the grand opening of the new MakeOffices at the Wharf, the ribbon-cutting for THEARC West, and the Fair Shot: African American Job and Prosperity Fair.

Pathways to the Middle Class: Department of Energy and Environment, Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Search

The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting Washington, DC. DOEE works collaboratively with other government agencies, residents, businesses, and institutions to promote environmentally responsible behavior that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment.

DOEE has an opening for an Environmental Protection Specialist. This position is responsible for leading efforts to promote environmental education, community engagement, and equity in the Partnering and Environmental Conservation Branch. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.

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