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 the many concerns that deserve attention.
Among the issues I've been focusing on are park improvement, tenants' rights, and small business retention. I've also received emails from residents—some who I represent in ANC 1C03, others who reside in others parts of the neigbhorhood—sharing opinions on DDOT's Columbia Road Bus Priority Plan. This was one of the key issues I highlighted in my 2023 ANC 1C03 Year in Review and has been featured on the main page of anc1c.org for over two years.
Fellow commissioners and I have spent many hours participating in official and unofficial ANC 1C discussion plus community feedback on the project since it was initiated by DDOT in 2021. I'm grateful for all the public input this project has attracted. The opinions residents have shared vary widely, and DDOT representatives have indicated they will publish a summarized list of questions/comments they received regarding the project, along with answer to those questions.
Now let's have a look back at March 2024, preview April 2024, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.
WHAT WE DID
Voted (9-0) to support liquor license application for Bar Cana
Passed support (5-4) for historic landmark designation of the Old Chinese Legation building
Submitted letters of support as 1C03 commissioner for D Light Cafe and Andy's Pizza applications for Great Streets grants
Signed letter opposing the Initiative Amendment Act of 2023
Joined Blighted Properties Caucus, a city-wide group of ANC commissioners working to better address how vacant and blighted properties are managed
Negotiated settlement agreements with two restaurants starting operations in ANC 1C03
These are voluntary agreements between community groups like the ANC and liquor vendors over the terms of their business operations
WHAT'S UP NEXT
April 3: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)
Ongoing: DC Council will be holding oversight hearings for DC's 2025 municipal budget
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: Children's Law Center
When they began: 1996
What they do: offer legal representation and advocate for better policy related to DC children
How you can help: send them a donation or—if you are a barred attorney—become one of their pro bono lawyers
Business in focus: Pitango Gelato
Industry: Food and beverage
Address: 1841 Columbia Road NW
In Adams Morgan since: 2017
A great place to study, work, or relax, they also have an eclectic menu of food and drinks
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 April's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is ANC officer duties
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