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 Spring 2021
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Message from Lucinda, the Deputy Mayor
Hello DC, and welcome to the inaugural issue of the DMOI Digest! Our goal for this twice-yearly newsletter is to shine the light on some great ways our cluster agencies are serving District residents and businesses. We really had to reimagine our services over the last year to keep you, and our employees safe in the face of a worldwide pandemic. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. And thanks to our DMOI Cluster agency employees, whom Mayor Bowser and I recently acknowledged in an appreciation video. Now, we are turning the corner, and the spring holds great promise as the District reopens!
At the same time, we are deep into budget season, which is more consequential than ever. As always, the Mayor’s budget will be laser focused on key priorities for District residents and businesses. Another key goal is analyzing the best use of federal funds to mitigate the fiscal impact of the pandemic.
Well, until next time—Be safe, stay healthy, get your vaccine, and be blessed!
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 Lucinda Is Now a WMATA Board Member!
On May 6, the Mayor's Office of Talents and Appointments appointed Lucinda as the District's Principal Member on the Board of Directors for the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority (WMATA). Her first board meeting was May 13.
 Congrats to Everett Lott, Now Acting DDOT Director
On May 12, Mayor Bowser announced that Everett Lott will be the permanent director of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT)!
 Vision Zero Summer Safety Campaign Launched
On May 12, Mayor Bowser also announced that the District is investing $10 million to address pressing safety concerns at intersections and on roads across DC. This summer, as part of a Vision Zero Summer Safety Campaign, DDOT will rapidly deploy safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists at dozens of locations across the District.
Lucinda Helped DC Give Tribute to 'Hidden Figure'
On February 26, Lucinda gave tribute on behalf of Mayor Bowser at the NASA building naming ceremony for the "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters. Lucinda remarked that Jackson turned the system " inside out, so that more African Americans and women could excel. As a result, successful Black women are no longer Hidden Figures. They are very visible monuments to success."
 This list is not exclusive; please visit agency websites/social media for complete listings.
Consumer Protection
- June 1-30: National Safety Month
Financial Literacy
Businesses
Environment
- June 21-25: DC Flood Awareness Week
- June 1-30: National Hurricane Preparedness Month
Transportation
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June 1: Ticket Amnesty Program Launches, Parking Enforcement Resumes
June 1 marks the start of several key functions, including a ticket amnesty program for drivers and full parking enforcement, as first announced by Mayor Bowser on April 19. The amnesty program runs from June 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021. It gives District and Non-District drivers the chance to pay, without penalty, outstanding tickets for parking, photo enforcement, and minor moving violations. For full program details, go to ticketamnesty.dc.gov.
Please read the full announcement for details on the restart of parking enforcement, solid waste management, vehicle and driver renewals; and the launch of new tiered residential parking permit fees.
Cluster Agency Highlights
Here are just a few DMOI agency accomplishments over the last several months.
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)
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Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE)
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Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)
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Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB)
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Department of Motor Vehicles
- Updated its MyDMV app, which allows you to renew your driver license and registration, cancel your tags, and more. (Scan the QR Code.)
- Opened the new Deanwood service center for road test and commercial driver license services, and soon, parallel parking tests.
- Continued to emphasize you can just Skip-the-Trip and access more than 55 services online.
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Department of Public Works (DPW)
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Department of Transportation
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Independent Agency Highlights
Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA)
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DC Water
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Office of the People's Counsel (OPC)
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Public Service Commission (PSC)
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 Utility Resources for District Residents During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Help is available for District homeowners and renters facing higher utility bills due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Take advantage of ongoing resources now — before you are challenged with mounting bills. Learn more here.
 Stay DC Helps Residents Unable to Pay Rent and/or Utilities
Mayor Bowser recently launched STAY DC to provide financial assistance to residents unable to pay rent and/or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone struggling to pay their rent or utility bills is encouraged to visit stay.dc.gov or call 833-4-STAYDC from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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DC Agencies Under DMOI's Purview
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Independent Agencies
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