As congress has returned to performing their basic, taxpayer-funded duties, DC and Adams Morgan have been full of activity. Throughout everything going on, two main areas have stuck out to me this past month: public safety and local businesses. The former came to light as MPD officers have revealed (in Adams Morgan and elsewhere in DC) that ICE personnel are among the federal agents riding with MPD officers as they patrol in their official vehicles. Considering the strong L

Change is inevitable, but not all changes are equal. That is especially clear this year, as the federal government continues to force destructive changes onto the people of Adams Morgan and Washington, DC. The result has been broken families, lost jobs, furloughed workers, and expensive military personnel aimlessly roaming the streets. I've continued to join other commissioners and organizers throughout DC—including many of you reading this right now—to fight against this. It

It's no secret that DC is disproportionately affected when the federal government is mismanaged. That's especially obvious now that a...

Students, teachers, and staff are returning to the classroom. There is lots to be excited for as the academic year commences and autumn...

We're well into the second half of a very eye-opening 2025. That means DC (finally) has a budget for the next fiscal year. It also means...

We're halfway through 2025! Which for Adams Morgan and DC more broadly has been an atypical year so far, to say the least. The municipal...

World Pride is finally here. And while the political climate is hardly ideal, the need for safe fun is as strong as ever. Adams Morgan...

While DC waits for Congress to address the potential budget shortfall that would severely hurt DC the rest of the year, I've been very...

We are certainly not short on challenges in DC. And those of us in Adams Morgan are experiencing a brisk mix of adverse conditions....

A new month has passed, and more DC residents have found themselves in the crosshairs of an increasingly hostile presidential...

It didn't take long for the new presidential administration to start attacking life in DC. While not entirely unexpected, it has...

A new year is upon us! And it has quickly tested one important element of DC infrastructure: snow and ice removal. Beyond the snowfall,...

Election season is (finally) over, and I'm grateful for all the support my campaign received this year. I'll be back for a third term as...

The 2024 election season is almost officially over. But whatever the results turn out to be, there will be work left ahead to address...

It's undeniably construction season. And while that often means short-term inconvenience navigating road closures and equipment, once...

Summer was hot in DC. Despite the heat—or maybe because of it—I've been staying busy preparing for what autumn has in store. That...

Summer in DC is an important opportunity to decompress from months of official meetings and focus on community engagement. That's true...

Budget season is over just in time for dangerously hot weather. Following many weeks of advocacy, DC's municipal budget for fiscal year...

We've reached the time of year when transitions are abundant. School years are coming to a close. DC's annual budget creation process is...

It's budget oversight season in DC. And with currently somber revenue forecasts, Mayor Bowser has proposed many budget cuts this year....

The past month has been absolutely packed with activity in Adams Morgan. And as ANC 1C03 commissioner, I've been doing my best to address...

As has been the case for many months, violent crime remains at the forefront of local DC government decision making. Adams Morgan is...

Though the weather has been erratic, I am focused on staying organized as 2024 begins to unfold. That means planning testimony to DC...

And just like that, 2024 is upon us. That means it's time to prepare for a year full of challenges and opportunities for Adams Morgan and...