It's Time to Reset the Calendar

A new year is upon us! And it has quickly tested one important element of DC infrastructure: snow and ice removal. Beyond the snowfall, cold temperatures are posing a serious risk to residents in vulnerable housing situations. Emergency shelters are imperfectly supported, but they do exist for those of us in need of protection from the elements.



With the new year also comes a new slate of ANC 1C commissioners. I am eager to begin my third term representing ANC 1C03, and feel optimistic that our incoming set of commissioners will be a supportive group for accomplishing many of the objectives I've discussed with Adams Morgan residents. 



As always, please let me know what's on your mind! That helps ensure the coming months stay focused on issues—obvious and overlooked—that matter to our neighborhood and all of DC.

The start of the 2025 calendar year means some new laws are taking effect. That includes a "no right turn on red" law that will—confusingly—not be enforced throughout all of DC. Instead, only intersections with signs like this one will be subject to enforcement for the foreseeable future

My annual review covering 2024 is now available! Have a look and let me know what you think

Let's look back at December 2024, preview January 2025, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.

WHAT WE DID

• Passed a letter of support (7-0) for a commercial loading zone on the 1800 block of Columbia Rd NW

• Approved (7-0) amended text for a preexisting settlement agreement with Andy's Pizza at 2465 18th St NW

  • These changes had already been agreed to by the other parties on the agreement, amounting to a slight change in hours of operation

• Quoted in The Wash article on package theft throughout DC

  • Sadly not a new issue, I discussed some of the short-term and long-term components of reducing package theft and improving peace of mind for residents

WHAT'S UP NEXT

• January 8: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)

• January 25: DC Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency public knowledge forum

• January 29: DC's annual Point in Time Count

  • This is an annual event that happens in most major US cities to record data on homelessness

• February 1: CPR, AED, and Narcan training at the Mount Pleasant library

• TBD: DC Council will hold their annual performance oversight hearings for DC agencies

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: Diverse City Fund

When they began: 2011

What they do: issue grants, with particular interest in empowering groups and organizations of color

How you can help: become a donor partner to help fund their efforts

Business in focus: Fleet Feet

Industry: Retail

Address: 1841 Columbia Rd NW

In Adams Morgan since: 1984

A family-owned community staple, they offer a range of running gear and supplies; stay alert for their weekly runs!

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 January's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is the federal government