March 15, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 11
Dear
Washingtonians,
We have come a long way in Washington, DC. In the past, our city had a reputation for poor finances, high crime, and for being a one-business government town. Today, our local economy is one of the strongest in the nation. Crime is at record lows. And in addition to serving as the nation's capital, we are a leader in tech and innovation.
But we know there is more work to do.
We still need to make sure all residents get the fair shot they deserve, close gaps in opportunity and achievement, and ensure that as we continue growing, we provide new residents and longtime Washingtonians with the resources and support they need to thrive.
Tonight, at my fourth State of the District address, I will highlight the programs and policies we are putting in place to continue making progress, to build a safer, stronger DC, and to put more Washingtonians on pathways to the middle class.
I hope you will join me. RSVP HERE.
Sincerely,
Mayor Bowser continues to call out Senator Marco Rubio for attempting to gut DC's local gun laws by pushing legislation that would legalize assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and allow guns in our schools.
Read the Mayor's op-ed in the Miami Herald HERE.
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Don't hate - nominate! Is there a DC Government form you'd like to see improved? Tell us. We want to remake it together at Form-a-palooza this summer. Submit your nomination at formapalooza.dc.gov by April 3.
For inspiration, check out last year’s transformations HERE.
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Mayor Bowser
and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Brian Kenner invite you to attend the Fourth Annual March
Madness on March 27 for a preview of new and upcoming projects soon to be
available to the District’s development community. At the event, attendees will
learn about solicitation opportunities and network with public and private
sector development partners.
March Madness will be held at The Anthem (901 Wharf
Street, SW) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. RSVP is required.
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This
week’s District
Minute features
stories about the launch of Crime Cards and the grand opening of the new DC Infrastructure Academy.
The
mission of the DC
Department of Corrections (DOC) is to provide an orderly, safe, secure, and humane
environment for pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates,
while providing meaningful opportunities for community reintegration.
DOC currently has an opening for a teacher. This position is responsible for educating incarcerated men as part of an adult basic education program that prepares men to successfully take and pass the General Educational Development (GED) examination. All details regarding this vacancy,
including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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