December 27, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 52
Dear Washingtonians,
The new year is just around the corner, which means it's been almost four years since we started our work to build more pathways to the middle class and give more Washingtonians a fair shot. Each year, our city has made me proud; together, we have continuously challenged ourselves to make our city safer, stronger, greener, and more inclusive. This year was no different. From closing DC General to opening the Entertainment and Sports Arena, we made good on some of our biggest commitments and continued advancing our DC values.
In just the past year, we:
- continued our unprecedented investments in affordable housing, including breaking ground on 202 units of high-quality affordable housing adjacent to the new Entertainment and Sports Arena;
- launched one of the largest municipal on-site solar projects in the country;
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cut the ribbon on Audi Field, the new home of DC United, and cheered the team on to the playoffs;
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welcomed families to Plaza West, DC's first-ever affordable housing community specifically created to serve grandparents raising their grandchildren;
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continued driving down homelessness and opened new short-term family housing programs in Wards 4, 7, and 8;
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hosted the District's first-ever Maternal and Infant Health Summit;
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created a $1.5 million Inclusive Innovation Fund to support underrepresented entrepreneurs including people of color, women, LGBTQ residents, and individuals with disabilities;
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celebrated a Stanley Cup victory with thousands of Capitals fans from across the region;
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expanded access to early childcare with a $12.5 million investment that supports the creation of new childcare seats and creates a tax credit for families enrolled in licensed DC childcare facilities; and
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provided $900,000 to community-based organizations that offer legal services for immigrants in Washington, DC through the Immigrant Justice Legal Services (IJLS) grant program.
Thank you for making 2018 a year to remember. Let's continue the work in 2019.
Sincerely,
 On Tuesday, January 1, Mayor Bowser will kick off the 2019 Inauguration schedule. The celebration will commemorate the inauguration of Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is the first woman to be re-elected as the mayor of Washington, DC. All events are open to the public.
More information can be found at www.dcproud2019.com.
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 On January 1, 2019, join Mayor Bowser and hundreds of DC residents for the #FITDC Fresh Start 5K. As part of the #FITDC initiative, we are inviting people of all ages to join us for this fun New Year's Day activity. Whether you want to run, walk, or just cheer folks on, this will be a fun event for all.
Registration and packet pickup begins at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:00 a.m. This year's 5K will be in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood.
Register HERE.
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 The District offers two environmentally-friendly ways for residents to recycle Christmas trees and greenery.
Between January 14 and February 2, residents can put their trees and greenery out with trash and recycling. Trees placed out after February 2 will be picked up as space in trucks permits, but will not be composted. (This collection service is only available to residents who are serviced by DPW.)
Residents can also bring their trees and greenery to either of the District’s transfer stations - the Fort Totten Transfer Station (4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE) or the Benning Road Transfer Station (3200 Benning Road, NE).
Before disposing of a tree or greenery, all ornaments and lights should be removed. Residents are also asked not to bag their trees or greenery. Learn more HERE.
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 As Mayor Bowser prepares for her second term, she wants to hear from DC residents. District residents are encouraged to share their DC story. Together, let's dream big—let's find new ways to spread prosperity and opportunity across all eight wards.
Go to dc2me.com to share your DC story, your fresh ideas, and your shared vision for the future of Washington, DC.
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 This week’s District Minute features stories about A Home for the Holidays, the celebration of some DC heroes, and the recent New Columbia Statehood Commission meeting.
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 The mission of the District Department of Transportation's Urban Forestry Division is to manage and increase the District's street trees to improve air quality, increase ground water retention that minimizes runoff and flooding, and provide other benefits to the community.
The Urban Forestry Division has an opening for a Landscape Architect. This position is responsible for providing a variety of professional landscape architectural services. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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