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 nearing a finale for FY 2025. And the erratic weather of spring is (slowly, hopefully) changing to something more stable and inviting.
Speaking of transition, WMATA recently announced they are seeking public input on what could potentially be a huge improvement to DC's bus system. The proposed Better Bus Network would change bus routes pretty significantly across DC, including for Adams Morgan. Explore the project's website and share your feedback—either with me, ANC 1C, or directly to WMATA—before their July 15, 2024, deadline.


Now let's recap May 2024, preview June 2024, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.
WHAT WE DID
Supported (8-0) Jubilee Housing's application to the Historic Preservation Review Board regarding proposed development to 1800 Columbia Road NW
Passed (8-0) a resolution requesting the ANC Security Fund requirement be removed from DC Code
Participation in this fund is an annual requirement of ANCs, though its role has been challenged by OANC and ANC 1C as redundant, unhelpful, and tedious for commissioners
Completed OAG training for ANC commissioners on how to utilize their services for constituent concerns
Joined students at the University of the District of Columbia as a guest reviewer for their final projects in a DC Politics course
Spoke with WUSA9 about transportation safety on Columbia Road NW
WHAT'S UP NEXT
June 4: DDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss the Connecticut Ave Multimodal Safety Improvement Project
Join the meeting on Webex starting at 6:30pm using this link
June 5: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)
June 6: local artist Monica Jahan Bose will reveal a public art project at Marie Reed Elementary starting at 5pm
June 13: DDOT will host a virtual public information session with updates on the Columbia Road NW Bus Priority Project
Join the meeting on Webex starting at 6pm using this link
June 15: Adams Morgan’s annual Mother of All Yard Sales will take place throughout the neighborhood
Due to uncooperative weather, this was rescheduled from May 2024
June 20: WMATA is hosting a public hearing on their proposed Better Bus Network from 3–7pm at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus
You can also send your input on the proposed project's website
Ongoing: I am organizing with residents and commissioners regarding issues at residential properties controlled by UIP Property Management
If you've had problems while living in a UIP property and we haven't already spoken, please send me a message
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
Organization in focus: Girls Rock! DC
When they began: 2008
What they do: promote community building, mentorship, and self-expression to girls and non-binary youth through music
How you can help: donate, become a volunteer, or attend one of their live events

Business in focus: Izumi
Industry: Food and beverage
Address: 1832 Columbia Road NW
In Adams Morgan since: 2024
Comfortable environment meets delicious dining, don't overlook their lunch specials

If you would like to nominate an Adams Morgan business or DC organization (including your own!) to be featured in a future month's update, message me here
See a reference or abbreviation you don't understand? Look it up in my ANC key term index
Don't miss June's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is broken infrastructure

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