DC has made important progress toward our climate goals. In the next four years, we can win a #GreenNewDeal for housing, meet our lead pipe replacement goals and more. Thank you to Green New Deal For DC Action for your endorsement and partnership!

In this Washington Informer article, River Terrace residents explain the importance of gas-to- electric conversions for their homes.

A provision of Mayor Muriel Bowser's FY 2025 budget proposal diverts funds for the program twd the District's electric bills. washingtoninformer.com/river-terrace-…

'We serve an unbelievable God.' #DawnStaley on winning the #NCAAChampionship and a perfect season!

What a story from Amanda Michelle Gomez, and I'm surprised it hasn't gotten more attention. A local compost company lost a contract with DC, to a company with no history in composting. The DC Contract Appeals Board's recent decision overturning the contract is wild. Here's some excerpts:

.32BJ SEIU /// #BuildingJustice 🧹✊🏽 members are the hardworking commercial office cleaners and security service workers who keep DC buildings running. I’ve been proud to work in solidarity with them and am honored to earn their endorsement for re-election.

Join us this Saturday, April 6, at the Healthy Homes Fair! Bring your friends, family, and everyone you know! And don't forget your digital companion - the Healthy Homes Fair app! Explore 70+ exhibitors, preview our packed program, and more! Download now: healthyhomesfair.org/app

That’s a wrap on our first budget hearing of the Cmte on Facilities and Family Services!

We heard from public witnesses on the sustainability, maintenance, and real estate responsibilities of DC Department of General Services.

The work is just beginning. Sign up to testify: ✍️

rb.gy/pyxb3t

TY CM Janeese Lewis George Brianne K. Nadeau for calling out the elimination of Ombuds for Children in Mayor Muriel Bowser budget. This office is critical to meeting needs of kids who've been removed from their families. We hope this $ will be restored!

📰Ellie Silverman: childrenslawcenter.org/news/washingto…

D.C. has the chance to pass a first-of-its kind bill that would give $11.5 million to local newsrooms, with D.C. residents deciding how to spend the funds. Mark Histed and I wrote about Janeese Lewis George's bill in the Washington Informer.

washingtoninformer.com/dc-local-journ…

Fantastic news! 🏫🎉

Our WhittierES STEM school community will have local swing space that will keep students in the neighborhood as the school is modernized!

Shoutout to the JGWhittierPTO families and educators who advocated tirelessly for this! And thanks DC Public Schools.

Council budget oversight hearings begin this week! I'll kick off my Committee on Facilities and Family Services with Department of General Services public witnesses on Friday.
 
Sign up to testify at one of our hearings below! ⬇️

janeeseward4.com/testify

It was a 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ door day! Shout out to all our volunteers who were out today in Crestwood and 16th Street Heights!

My time spent in the Office of the Attorney General informs every day of my work as Ward 4’s councilmember.

Thanks to AG Brian Schwalb for inviting me to speak on the Women of OAG panel celebrating Women’s History Month!

Loved starting my day with one of my favorite yearly traditions, reading to the students at Whittier Elementary in Ward 4.

After that I was invited on The Whittier Morning Tea by the show’s outstanding hosts. As the two of them say, stay curious and keep shining bright! 📚

I’m honored to earn the support of an overwhelming majority of DC WOMEN IN POLITICS poll participants! DC Women in Politics encourages women to run for office in DC, and I'm grateful for their ongoing work to make the political landscape more equitable and inclusive.

DC teams belong in DC 💯

As the Council begins the budget review process, our community needs to make our voices heard. Click the link below to sign up to testify at next week's budget oversight hearing to make it clear that we won't back down in support of our teachers. (3/3) lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/heari…

A large chunk of these cuts will come at the expense of social-emotional learning staff, who are invaluable to our students' growth and development. (2/3)

DC is only as strong as our public schools. The Executive's budget will make substantial cuts to DCPS as we learned yesterday, sacrificing over 200 staff jobs. (1/3)

Transit workers make the DC region run and I’ve been proud to walk alongside @atulocal689 on the picket line for fair wages and fair contracts.

Thank you, ATU 689 members, for your partnership and this endorsement!