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Next ANC Meeting - Wed. June 18, 6:30 pm
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Happy Pride! My family made friends and had a blast watching World Pride Parade and attending other events over the last weekend. I hope you enjoyed the fun too!
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Happy June, neighbors!
These are strange times - summer weather means outdoor hangouts, fun Pride parades, and pools opening. It also means Trump's military parade is coming to our city and things feel...unsettled in our nation, to say the least. I know I look forward to getting out in nature and unplugging from the news whenever I can, but I also know that democracy means we can't tune out - we, the people, together co-create our government. If we like it, we can get involved to support it. If we don't like it, we can work to change it. Regardless, it's up to us to help our neighbors and advocate for what our community needs. Government is not magic, it's us, working together, to get to know one another and build the society we want to live in. That's why I serve on ANC, and that's why I hope you'll get involved, right here in our neighborhood. See below for some great opportunities coming up:
🏳️🌈 Petworth Pride in the Park Saturday 10 am - noon! Join our very own nationally-renowned local drag queen Miss Tara Hoot and many neighbors and friends for a neighborhood Pride Festival in Sherman Circle. Thank you to Petworth Peanuts for hosting!
🧑🏻⚖️ Come to our ANC meeting next Wednesday evening! You can come virtually or in person, details below. You'll hear from representatives of the Mayor's office, Councilmember Lewis-George's team, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate. You can ask questions or show support for a potential new dog park near Emery Heights Rec. You can weigh in on our commission's proposed resolution in support of protecting DC's Sanctuary Values Act, showing real support to our immigrant neighbors in this time of scapegoating and fear. And at the end, you can stand up for a few minutes and share whatever is one your mind to help the community.
🍿 Movie Night - July 2nd at Lorenzo Allen Park! At 7 pm, DPR's Roving Leaders program will be showing an outdoor movie screening! I'll be there starting at 5:30 for snacks and chatting.
🫵🏼 Volunteer to help me flyer! I'm passing out flyers for the rest of June to introduce myself to neighbors and share how I can help, encourage people to sign up for this newsletter and attend ANC meetings, and learn more about how 311 works. Get in touch if you're available, even for half an hour, to pick up a few flyers and drop them off on your own block. THANK YOU for your help!
- Commissioner Eliza Cava
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Government News You Can Use
💵 FY26 DC Budget Hearings Happening Now
The Mayor released her proposed budget for next year two weeks ago, and now Council is holding budget hearings. Get involved! Many organizations have shared analysis and are encouraging residents to testify, and you can also slog through the documents on your own and identify what you support or are concerned about. Once you've got some talking points, be sure you share with Councilmember Lewis-George or better yet, sign up to testify!
FY 26 Proposed Budget and Budget Oversight Hearing Schedule
The Mayor's proposed budget documents are live on the OCFO website :
- Volume 1:
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Mayor’s transmittal letter: It lays out what the executive thinks are the most significant areas of investment in the proposed budget.
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CFO’s certification letter: It gives a snapshot of the revenue outlook and expenditures, as well as major cost drivers and items to monitor.
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The rest of Volume 1: It explains how to read the budget chapters and includes information on the financial plan and revenue, a detailed explanation of the District’s fund structure, and a helpful glossary.
FY 2026 Budget and Financial Plan at the Council
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE HEARINGS CALENDAR AND SIGN UP TO TESTIFY
Not sure which hearing to go to? TESTIFY AT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, NEXT WEDNESDAY 6/18
🚍 Metro’s New Bus Network is Coming June 29! 🚍
Mark your calendar! On Sunday, June 29, Metro is launching their new bus network, designed to better serve you and the entire region.
The new bus network is a system shaped by a two-year process that included extensive data analysis about where and when people travel today coupled with 23 weeks of community engagement. This network is a result of tens of thousands of customers, residents, and stakeholders who shared their feedback online and at in-person events to help design a faster, more frequent, and more reliable bus network!
As Metro prepares for the launch, major efforts are underway, including updated bus stop signs and network maps, operator training, and system upgrades to ensure riders have the most accurate and up-to-date information.
🚌 It’s never too early to learn your new bus route! Explore the updated trip planner, network maps, route profiles and more at wmata.com/BetterBus. 🚌
🗑️ DPW Spring Services
Spring is here and the Department of Public Works' full complement of spring services is in full swing. These services include Street and Alley Cleaning, Grass Cutting & Mowing, and Graffiti Removal. Service request submissions are now available via 311 for Street Cleaning, Alley Cleaning, Grass Cutting & Mowing services.
Through the Helping Hand Program, DPW offers assistance to community groups that organize Saturday neighborhood clean-up projects. The program runs seasonally from March 1st to October 1st. Applications must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information visit: https://dpw.dc.gov/page/Helping%20Hand%20Neighborhood%20Cleanup
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Get Involved in Neighborhood Schools
Our neighborhood schools form part of the civic and family infrastructure of our community, in addition to doing a terrific job educating our children. One way you can make a difference in our community is to support our schools!
New Wing Groundbreaking TODAY at 2 pm at Barnard Elementary School
Barnard Elementary is lucky and very excited to soon begin construction on its new building addition, to accommodate the student body and replace the portable classrooms! To celebrate, Mayor Bowser and DCPS Chancellor Ferebee will be coming to Barnard on Friday, June 13th, at 2 pm for a groundbreaking ceremony. No RSVP is needed!
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Have You Heard About Going Electric?
Fill out this DOEE survey!
DC’s Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) is trying to understand how residents feel about switching their gas appliances to electric and wants to hear from you! Please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey to share your experiences, thoughts, and concerns about electrification. What you say will help DC tailor its programs and resources to better support residents who want to transition their homes to electric.
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Upcoming ANC 4D Meeting
Monthly Commission Meeting: Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 pm
Public meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month fully hybrid - both in person at Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd St. NW) and on Zoom, and run from 6:30-8 pm unless otherwise noted. If you're coming in person, enter through a side door on 2nd St NW just north of the main entrance.
Meeting links and agendas generally are available 1 week in advance of meetings on the ANC's website: anc4d.org
Agenda
A draft agenda for that public meeting can be found here. Some highlights from the agenda:
- Presentation on the Mayor's proposed FY26 budget by the Director of the Department of Aging and Community Living Director
- Updates from the Office of Councilmember Janeese Lewis George
- Presentation by Office of Tenant Advocate on supporting renters
- Seeking volunteers for Community Grants Committee
- Resolution on maintaining DC's Sanctuary City protections
- Interest in dog park at Emery Heights Park
To register to attend virtually, click here.
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Please be in touch!
You can reach me at 4D04@anc.dc.gov, or call or text (202) 503-9141. Please reach out any time with ideas, questions, or to share about something DC government is doing right or needs to fix. I will do my best to find the right person to help with your concern.
That's it for this edition. If you have questions, concerns, problems with District services, ideas for improving Petworth, or something you would like me to update or write about, drop me an email to let me know!
Got this forwarded from a neighbor? Click to subscribe to this SMD 4D04 newsletter.
Also, please sign up to receive email updates from ANC 4D here. And I strongly recommend signing up for Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George's weekly newsletter here, it's always full of useful information.
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Commissioner Eliza Cava
Eliza Cava is the Commissioner for Single Member District 4D04, Petworth, since January 2025.
Phone: (202) 503-9141
Email: 4D04@anc.dc.gov
Address: 844 Delafield Pl NW, Washington DC, 20011
Website: anc4d.org
Click to subscribe to this SMD 4D04 newsletter.
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