September 12, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 37
Dear Washingtonians,
Next week, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, under Chairman Elijah Cummings, will hold a hearing on the DC statehood bill (H.R. 51), the first time the House of Representatives has taken up legislation to make DC the 51st state in 26 years.
At next week's hearing, we will make clear that the 702,000 taxpaying residents of Washington, DC are not looking for any special treatment, we are demanding our fundamental rights as American citizens, and the rights for which many of our residents have fought and died.
Learn more abut the hearing and find statehood events throughout DC at statehood.dc.gov.
Sincerely,
On Saturday, September 14, join Mayor Bowser, DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, and the DCPS community at our Back to School Block Party.
The block party is designed to engage the DC community in a fun and welcoming environment while providing information about health and wellness, food access, college and career readiness, and more. There will be free food and fun activities for all ages, including a moon bounce, mini-golf course, parkour course, and student performances.
Learn more HERE.
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Throughout September, the Bowser Administration is celebrating DC's fourth annual 202Creates, a month-long showcase of the District’s diverse and vibrant creative community.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, September 12: Art on 8th at Dance Place
Saturday, September 14: Art All Night, Photo Walk: Capturing the Monuments with Black Female Photographers, Celebrate Petworth, Family Art Day with Project Create DC, Celebration of Textiles at GWU, DC Business Ecosystem Exploration: Ward 7
Find a full list of all 202Creates events at 202Creates.com.
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Whether it’s a flood, blizzard, or hurricane, a disaster can strike the District at any moment. While the effects can be devastating to both residents and businesses, a swift and coordinated private sector response can expedite recovery.
In honor of National Preparedness Month, the DC Business Emergency Management Operations Center (BEMOC) is hosting a Business Preparedness Summit on September 17, 2019. In order to better prepare and coordinate with the District’s private sector, the BEMOC will be convening first responders, emergency managers, and private sector partners to discuss business preparedness initiatives, showcase new technologies, and identify operational issues that can be solved through Public-Private Partnerships.
Businesses interested in participating can learn more HERE.
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Until 8:00 p.m. this evening, the DC Department of Human Resources will continue to host the District’s first-ever virtual hiring fair, an opportunity for job seekers to learn more about careers at DC Government.
Learn more HERE.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about the District's new partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, the new Kennedy Center REACH, and the Mayor's Second Annual National Maternal and Infant Health Summit.
The Department of Aging and Community Living advocates, plans, implements, and monitors programs in health, education, and social services for the elderly and promotes longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for aged District residents, District residents with disabilities regardless of age, and caregivers.
The Department of Aging and Community Living has an opening for a Public Health Nutritionist. This position participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a comprehensive and coordinated community-based system for delivery of supportive services to older Washingtonians. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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