The Ward 5 Report: Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
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The Ward 5 Report:
Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie
June 7, 2013
Hello Ward 5 Residents,
This week, we witnessed a string of senseless acts of violence in our community. It is important that we come together to prevent these types of heinous crimes. That is why I have called on the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to make sure that we locate the responsible parties and prevent further violence. On June 20th, I will host a public safety and crime forum with the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, MPD, and community stakeholders to hear what steps MPD is taking to ensure the safety of residents and provide important safety information. The forum will be held at the Israel Baptist Church, located at 1251 Saratoga Avenue, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The death of Malik Spears, the young man who was recently murdered in the Brentwood community, is a terrible tragedy. I have spoken with Malik’s mother, and my prayers are with his family and friends. Malik was only 16 years old, full of potential, and had his whole life ahead of him. This is yet another horrible example of how gun violence continues to plague our community. Further, I am extremely disheartened to learn about the sexual assaults and burglaries that have taken place in the Ward 5 community. These types of crimes and any other form of criminal activity will not be tolerated.
Public safety is one of my top priorities, and as a government, we must do everything in our power to ensure every resident is safe. I will continue to work with residents, our law enforcement partners, and my Council colleagues to enhance public safety in the District of Columbia.
Best,
Ward 5 Highlights:
Councilmember McDuffie Swears in the new officers at Lamond Riggs Civic Association
Councilmember McDuffie speaking with the members of the TTop Community Block Club at the Woodridge Library about safety concerns in their neighborhood.
Councilmember McDuffie visits the students and teachers at the CentroNía School in NW
Join Councilmember McDuffie for the Capital Pride Parade
Please join Councilmember McDuffie and the Ward 5 team as we come together to celebrate this weekend's Capital Pride events. The Councilmember will participate in the annual DC Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8th. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Ward 5 participants are asked to meet at the staging area located at 23rd and P Streets. at 3:30 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.capitalpride.org/parade or contact Jon Mandel at 202-368-5100 or jmandel@dccouncil.us.
Brookland Branding Community Event
Councilmember McDuffie invites Ward 5 residents to the Brookland Community Branding Kickoff event. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 11th, at Brooks Mansion, located at 901 Newton Street, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Ward 5 Nats Night Out
Baseball Season is here! A trip to the ballpark is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Please join Councilmember McDuffie for the Second Annual Ward 5 NATS NIGHT OUT taking place at Nationals Ball Park on Sunday, July 7th, beginning at 1:35 p.m.
If you would like to attend, please contact Fatimah Wilson at 202-724-8028 or FWilson@DCCOUNCIL.US and request a ticket. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Announcements:
Reminder: Councilmember McDuffie Invites Residents to His State of the Ward Address
To celebrate his first year in office, Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on Tuesday, June 25th, for his State of the Ward Address. The event will be an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on the many accomplishments we have seen throughout Ward 5, as well as a chance for Councilmember McDuffie to outline his vision for the future of the Ward. The State of the Ward Address will be held at Luke C. Moore High School, located at 1001 Monroe Street, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Parking will be available in the school’s parking lot or residents can utilize on-street parking. Residents may also use the Brookland Metro Station to access the site. We hope to see you there!
Public Meeting for Florida Avenue Northeast Transportation Improvements
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is hosting the first of three public meetings to guide the Florida Avenue Multimodal Transportation Study. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to discuss the future of Florida Avenue NE from New York Avenue to H Street and Benning Road. The study will evaluate traffic safety, streetscape, and operational enhancements to improve this important corridor.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 19th, at Gallaudet University’s Chapel Hall, located at 800 Florida Avenue, NE, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information or to provide input about this transportation study, please visit the project website at www.FloridaAveSafety.org. For questions about this meeting, please contact Gabe Onyeador at 202-671-0590 or Gabe.Onyeador@dc.gov.
The 2013 Giving Back: One Lawn at a Time Senior Grass Cutting Initiative
The 2013 Giving Back: One Lawn at a Time Senior Grass Cutting Initiative provides free lawn care service to approximately 40 eligible seniors throughout the District.
Operating until September 30, 2013, the Giving Back Program is a partnership between the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), D.C. YouthLink and the D.C. Office on Aging. Registration for this program is only available through the D.C. Office on Aging and DYRS-DC YouthLink. Limited space is available! For more information, call Vadonia Mallory at 202-724-5626.
The One City Summer Initiative Kick-off Event
The Mayor’s One City Summer Initiative is seeking partners to do outreach at their Summer Kick-off event on June 15 and during select evening outreach events between July 1 and August 9.
This summer, the Kick-off will take place alongside the Department of Public Works’ highly popular Truck Touch event at RFK Stadium’s Parking Lots 6 & 7. Truck Touch invites families and younger children to climb in D.C. government trucks, helicopters, and vehicles while visitors learn about the work of these agencies. Truck Touch will go from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and the Summer Kick-off will run through 5 p.m. The Summer Kick-off draws mostly teens and school-age youth to learn about all the resources, services, and opportunities that exist in the city during the summer and beyond. Join DPW for youth performances and bands, a basketball tournament, and hot dogs and hamburgers,.
Click here to register to be part of the summer kick-off at Truck Touch.
**Ward 5 Events:
Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the following events:
Thursday, June 13th – The Woodridge South Community Association meeting will take place at the New Canaan Baptist Church, located at 2826 Bladensburg Rd, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 10th – The Queens Chapel Civic Association meeting will take place at the Union Wesley AME Church, located at 1860 Michigan Ave, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th – The Arboretum Neighborhood Association meeting will take place at the Arboretum Community Center, located at 2412 Rand Place, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5D will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 17th – The Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting will take place at the St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 160 U Street, NW, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18th – The Ward 5 Council on Education will hold its monthly meeting at the Lamond-Riggs Library, located at 5401 South Dakota Ave, NE, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5E will hold its monthly meeting at the Summit, located at 116 T Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19th – Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B will hold its monthly meeting at the ANC 5B Office, located at 1322 Irving Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 24th–The Gateway Civic Association meeting will take place at the Victory Christian Church, located at 3100 Adams Street, NE, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
** Councilmember McDuffie’s public schedule is subject to change.