New Mathematica research shows the effectiveness of Washington DC's Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund. Its innovative approach to fair compensation for early childcare workers has gained national attention. But its future may still be in doubt. ow.ly/sxn430sCrNo

20% of the judicial seats at DC Superior Court are vacant. TWENTY!

Senate Democrats it’s time to act!

LOVE to see it!!

Thanks for having me. I look forward to more conversations over the next few months leading to the general election!

A busy Tuesday night. Thanks to PAVE (Parents Amplifying Voices in Education) for having me tonight at your #Vote4DCKids At-Large candidate forum! And thanks to ANC 8F for welcoming me in-person to provide some updates on the budget & work I have been up to lately! Great conversations all around.

No one told me that when your kid starts to write you’ll never want to throw these notes away. 🥹🥰

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone!

.leslifoster’s interview with Phylicia Rashad reflecting on her time as Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University is worth a watch.

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.@DCPL is here giving out books. Black Nurse Collaborative is here doing blood pressure checks. Martha's Table has bags of fruit to giveaway. Mamatoto Village is here talking about their breastfeeding & child prep courses. And more!!

🤰🏾Our Black Mamas Wellness Community Day at Sycamore & Oak starts soon! Join us from 12-2pm.

This was the most stressful, yet organized and satisfying browsing for books ever!

thanks for the tip Washingtonian Problems 😂

In my first year on the Council I moved a budget amendment to add funding to preserve a dog park project. Four years later I’m happy to be part of Texas Avenue Dog Park’s grand opening in Ward 7!

Texas Ave Dog Park opening is still on! Rain or shine.
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser this morning!

Texas Ave Dog Park
4600 Texas Avenue SE
May 10, 2024
11:00am

UPDATE: DC Water has lifted the boil water advisory after tests confirmed drinking water meets all water quality safety standards. All customers in the impact area can use tap water for all purposes. Please follow the instructions in the full notice at dcwater.com/BWALifted

The zoning order for Pacci’s on Lincoln Park - allowing restaurant use on their second floor - is now officially approved! Signed and dated May 9th! Thanks to the 1,200+ neighbors that signed on to our petition in support! Thanks to the BZA for working to get this right.

Statement on Recent DC College Protests

Thank you Christina Henderson and the Heath Committee for fully funding the MAP program for prevention and early intervention of domestic violence for at risk pregnant persons. DV is leading cause of maternal mortality (greater than top 3 obstetric causes combined! higher for Black preg)

Budget markup time ⬇️

Nurses are pushing for a new STEM designation. This could help address shortages as it would unlock millions in federal funding for recruitment programs and expand opportunities for international students.
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