Budget season is over just in time for dangerously hot weather. Following many weeks of advocacy, DC's municipal budget for fiscal year 2025 is finalized. In Adams Morgan, one notable win was getting funding to prevent erosion in Kalorama Park. That wasn't a coincidence: many neighbors and I have been urging for this investment for months. Thank you to everyone who contributed!
June 2024 was very busy with community events. And that's on top of the many constituent concerns I've been addressing on an individual basis with residents. Please be sure to keep sending me your thoughts on neighborhood affairs. Especially as we suffer the brutal heat of a climate crisis, communication is the first step to addressing community needs.
Let's look back at June 2024, shift forward to July 2024, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.
WHAT WE DID
Supported medical cannabis retailer license applications for Funky Piece (6-0 with one abstention) and Vibez Print (6-1)
Supported (7-0) request to use public space to improve wheelchair access at 1630 and 1650 Fuller St NW
Continued discussing WMATA's proposed Better Bus Network
Secured funding for erosion prevention efforts in Kalorama Park
I'll continue to work with DPR to make sure these funds are used effectively
The security fund requirement for ANCs was eliminated
An obscure rule that frustrated many ANC treasurers, this legislative change occurred following ANC 1C's advice on the issue
Signed letter in support of Compass Coffee employees unionizing
Although not located in Adams Morgan, I joined dozens of commissioners across DC making it clear that union-busting is unacceptable
Walked in DC's Capital Pride Parade alongside the Office of ANCs
Attended Columbia Heights Day
While obviously not an Adams Morgan-specific event, I spoke with Pepco representatives on the possibility of preserving the Unity Mural on the soon-to-be redesigned substation near Marie Reed Elementary
WHAT'S UP NEXT
July 10: DMPED and the Adams Morgan BID will host a meeting on Adams Morgan economic development at 5pm in Shanklin Hall
July 10: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)
July 15: the public comment period for WMATA's proposed Better Bus Network ends
Be sure to review the initial network proposal and submit your thoughts
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: The Festival Center
When they began: 1989
What they do: offer a meeting place for local activists, artists, organizations, and other justice-oriented neighbors
How you can help: send a donation and attend one of their events
Business in focus: Ackerman's Cleaners
Industry: Laundry services
Address: 1823 Columbia Rd NW
In Adams Morgan since: 2001
A neighborhood establishment, there are few types of garments they can't handle
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 July's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is re-elections
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