In tight budget years, it’s critical we continue programs that lift up low-resource residents - incl. restoring the Early Childcare Pay Equity Fund & expanding biz opportunity.

Thank you to National Coalition Of 100 Black Women, Inc. for your advocacy to ensure DC’s budget reflects equity and opportunity.

As we work to ensure DC has guardrails in place to prevent crime & ensure accountability, I'm also committed to moving forward innovative violence interruption strategies.

I’m grateful to ongoing partnership w/ PeaceforDC to support community-led efforts to drive down violence.

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JPS Budget Oversight: Criminal Code Reform Commission, Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement, Office of the Attorney General twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Thank you to The Village Network and Ron Brown HS scholars for sharing ideas on how to expand youth employment opportunities and ensure young people can safely access activities designed by and for them.  

I'll always fight to support the safety and vitality of our young people.

This Wednesday, I am holding my last budget oversight hearing for FY25 with the Criminal Code Reform Commission, DC Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement, and AG Brian Schwalb.

➡️ Upcoming hearings & sign up to testify: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings

Ward 2 was out volunteering for Mayor Bowser’s Annual Spring Cleanup this morning! 💚

I joined @dcpolicedept’s 2nd District roll call with Commander Savoy to thank our hardworking officers for all they do to keep our neighborhoods safe.

I'll keep fighting to ensure critical funding for all of Secure DC and for hiring and retention at DC Police Department.

JPS Budget Oversight: Office of Unified Communications, Office of Victim Services & Justice Grants twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Activating vacant spaces for new vibrant uses has been a central part of our strategy to revitalize our downtown, including w/ retail grants and safety supports. Think @Artomatic at 21st/M St NW!

If you have an idea to activate a vacant space, go to: dob.dc.gov/pop-up-permits

Great to visit with neighbors in Foggy Bottom and West End this morning to discuss progress on safety, the budget, and the neighborhood-specific investments we are focused on at the Council.

Food security is critical to building stable & thriving communities.

I joined Food Rescue US - DC to deliver surplus healthy food from Ward 2 businesses to residents at D.C. Housing Authority.

Thank you Food Rescue US - DC for creating sustainable and healthy ways to care for our communities!

Chag Pesach Sameach! As today’s sundown marks the first night and Seder of Passover, I hope for all who celebrate to have a joyous and peaceful week of celebration and worship. ✡️

Happy Earth Day, DC! 🌿💚♻️

Let's all do our part to keep our communities clean, green, and safe for our current and future generations.