If this is your first time receiving one of these emails: welcome! Several people joined the mailing list to start off the new year, and I'm glad to have you!
January 2022 was absolutely jam packed for ANC 1C03. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create serious risks and barriers for many, ANC meetings will continue to be held virtually (at least for the time being). It is also oversight and budget season for DC Council; that means ANC commissioners and the general public have the chance to voice concerns and priorities by submitting testimony.
Below is a summary for January, a glance at February 2022, our resident + business in focus, and this month's video briefing.
WHAT WE DID
Letter supporting liquor license for internet-based sales for Mufson, Faron, & Brand passed 7-0
Letter supporting a potential pilot program converting the 1800 blocks of Kalorama and Wyoming into one-ways passed 7-0
One condition of ANC 1C's support is including speed calming on those blocks
Request for supporting zoning relief at 1650 Harvard St NW passed 7-0
Resolution requesting traffic enforcement modifications to intersection of Harvard St NW and Lanier Place NW passed 7-0
Settlement agreement with Entice Lounge passed 7-0
These are voluntary agreements between community groups like the ANC and liquor vendors over the terms of their business operations
Joined the ward 1 redistricting task force to help draw ANC boundaries for the coming decade
US flag in Kalorama Park has been replaced, but playground hammock still awaits repair
Presented at the DC Climate Change & Resiliency Knowledge Forum Exchange
Testified at the Transportation and the Environment Committee oversight hearing
I advocated for solidifying clean, sustainable energy consumption in DC
Testified at the Government Operations & Facilities Committee oversight hearing
I called for increased funding and staff for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Coordinated with DCRA and DC Fire Department regarding the dangerous condition of 1840 Kalorama Rd NW
Inquired about a man who, very sadly, was found deceased in Hargrove Park
MPD has yet to share further details on the matter
Met with neighboring residents and business owners to arrange improved rodent control
We all owe gratitude to Fred & Kathy Lawrence, who have been leading these efforts!
Represented ANC 1C at the January Adams Morgan Partnership BID board meeting
Met with Ward 1 education and youth committee to discuss budget season goals
Signed letter advocating for a supplemental COVID paid leave program
WHAT'S UP NEXT
February 1: Ward 1 Redistricting Town Hall for public input (more info here)
February 7: I'll be giving testimony on encampment protocols at the Committee on Health performance oversight hearing
Ongoing: many liquor licenses for restaurants in ANC 1C are up for renewal in 2022
Please reach out if you have any feedback—positive or negative—on establishments
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS
Resident in focus: Shedrick Pelt
Lives on: Kalorama Rd NW
Originally from: Huntsville, AL (the Rocket City)
In Adams Morgan since: 2017
For fun: Exploring the intersection of photojournalism and art
For work: Shedrick has worked as a photographer, designer, and creative director for 10+ years, primarily focused on photojournalism and portrait, music, and commercial photography
Favorite part of living in Adams Morgan: the community experience. Knowing the shop owners and the people living in the neighborhood
Be sure to peruse Shedrick's outstanding portfolio of work at sdotpdotmedia.com
Business in focus: Smash! Records
Industry: Retail (alternative clothing & music)
Address: 2314 18th St NW
In Adams Morgan since: 2007 (but in DC since 1984)
Much more than just a record store, Smash! is a pillar of the Adams Morgan music scene
If you would like to nominate an Adams Morgan 1C03 business or resident (including yourself!) 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 February's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is street & park cleanliness
