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1 | P a g e For more information, please follow Councilmember McDuffie at twitter.com/CM_McDuffie ,

facebook.com/KenyanRMcDuffie or contact our office at (202) 724-8028.

The Ward 5 Report:Office of Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

March 1, 2013

Ward 5 Highlights:

The Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force Holds Its Kick-Off Meeting

On February 27, the Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force held its inaugural meeting. Members

were sworn in by Darryl Gorman, Director of the Office of Boards and Commissions (OBC), and discussed

innovative ways of transforming Ward 5s industrial land.

I am very excited that we are beginning the work of transforming the industrial land in Ward 5, said

Councilmember McDuffie. It is important that we not only see change that benefits new residents, but change

that benefits current residents. I am looking forward to working with the Task Force over the next few

months to make sure we develop a comprehensive

plan that every resident in Ward 5 can be proud

of.

The task force, established by Mayor Vincent C.

Gray (D) and Councilmember McDuffie, looks to

develop a strategic and forward-looking plan to

transform these industrial areas into a magnet for

green and creative businesses, create jobs for avariety of skill levels, and provide the amenities

and services desired by residents. The Task Force

is expected to submit a draft report to the Mayor

and the Council by January 31, 2014.

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Councilmember McDuffie Honors the Outstanding Efforts of MPD Officers

On February 28, Councilmember McDuffie attended the Metropolitan Police Departments (MPD) Thirteenth

Annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, held at the Elstad Auditorium on the Gallaudet University campus,

honored the accomplishments of the members of MPD and their community partners for their outstanding

efforts over the past year.

The District of Columbia has the best police force in the entire country, said Councilmember McDuffie. I

congratulate all the men and women honored this year and appreciate everything MPD does to keep our

communities safe.

Councilmember McDuffie and DC Agencies Hold a Langdon Park

Walk Through

On February 23, Councilmember McDuffie led a follow-up walk

through with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), the

Department of General Services (DGS), the Department of

Transportation (DDOT), MPD and ANC Commissioner Nolan

Treadway. The walk through was a follow up to the one held in early

December.

During the walk through, Councilmember McDuffie and the various

agencies covered several issues related to Langdon Park.Click here for

more information and details on the Langdon Park walk through.
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Ward 5 Community Office Hours

On February 26, Councilmember McDuffie held the Ward 5Community Engagement Office Hours at Windows Caf, Rhode

Island Avenue, NE. During the meeting, Councilmember McDuffie

outlined his agenda and heard community input on how his office

could better serve the community. Additionally, MPD discussed the

latest crime report for the area.

The Community Engagement Office Hours is a tradition that

Councilmember McDuffie started shortly after taking office. These

meetings are designed to give Ward 5 residents a venue to voice

their concerns and offer suggestions without having to travel to the

John A. Wilson Building. The following is the schedule for the two

next Community Engagement Office Hours:

Thursday, March 14 - Casey Trees, 3030 12th Street, NEfrom 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 - New York Avenue Recreation Center,First Street and New York Avenue, NW from 10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

Councilmember McDuffie Visits Noyes Education Campus with the Harlem Globetrotters

On February 27, Councilmember McDuffie joined member of the Harlem Globetrotters during their visit of

Noyes Education Campus. The Harlem Globetrotters stopped by Noyes as a part of their community outreach

program, "The ABCs of Bullying Prevention, an effort to impact schools and communities around the world.

Councilmember McDuffie would like to thank Principal Winston Cox for the great work he is doing in our

community by educating our students and exposing them to such important programing.

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Legislative Updates:

The Committee on Government Operations Holds Hearings to Discuss Campaign Finance Training and

Constituent Service Legislation

On March 7, Councilmember McDuffie, Chairperson of the Committee on Government Operations, will

convene a public hearing on the Constituent-Service Program Amendments Act of 2013and, the CampaignFinance Training Amendment Act of 2013. This public hearing will be held in Room 120 of the John A.

Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW at 11:00 a.m.

The purpose of the Constituent-Service Program Amendments Act of 2013 is to prohibit the use of funds

from constituent-service programs from being used to purchase tickets to professional sporting events,

concerts, theatrical performances, or cultural events. The purpose of the Campaign Finance Training

Amendment Act of 2013 is to require a candidate for public office and the treasurer of any political,

exploratory, inaugural, transition, and legal defense committee to attend a training program conducted by the

Office of Campaign Finance; and to prohibit contributions and expenditures from being accepted or made by

or on behalf of any candidate, political, exploratory, inaugural, transition, or legal defense committee prior to

covered persons completing the required training.

Persons wishing to testify may contact Ronan Gulstone at (202) 478-2456 or email: [email protected].

If you are unable to attend but wish to provide comments, you may submit written testimony to the Office of

Councilmember McDuffie (Room 506) or via email toRonan Gulstonewithin 10 days from the hearing.

Performance Oversight Hearings for the Committee on Government Operations

On March 11, the Committee on Government Operations has scheduled the following annual performance

oversight hearings for the agencies under its purview:

Executive Office of the Mayor, including the Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Serve DC, and theOffice of Community Affairs

Office of the Chief Technology Officer Office of the City Administrator Secretary of the District of Columbia (including the Notaries Public Board of Review)

The hearing will be at 10:00 a.m. in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building. Persons wishing to testify about

the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact Ronan Gulstone at (202) 478-2456 or email:

[email protected]. If you are unable to attend, but wish to comment on the performance of an agency,

you may submit written testimony to the Office of Councilmember McDuffie (Room 506) or via email to

Ronan Gulstonewithin 10 days after the hearing.

Announcements

Councilmember McDuffie Hosts Flood Hazard Protection Town Hall Forum

On March 5, Councilmember McDuffie will co-host a community town hall with Councilmember Jim Graham

(D Ward 1) Councilmember Vincent Orange (D At-Large), Councilmember Anita Bonds (D At-Large) andthe DC Insurance Federation to educate residents in the more flood prone sections of the city as to why their

homeowners policy is not flood insurance and what resources are available to help consumers find

protection from flooding hazards.

The forum will be held at the St. Georges Episcopal Church, located at 160 U Street, NW from 6:30 pm 8 p.m.

For more information contact Tim Clark at (202)724 -8028 or email: [email protected].
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Hiring Our Heroes

On March 15, the U.S. Chamber of Commerces National Chamber Foundation hosts job fairs to help veterans

and military spouses transition from military service to the civilian workforce. The event will take place at the

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. The event

is open to veterans, active duty service members, Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses only.

Clickhereto view the event flyer.

**Ward 5 Events:

Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the following events:

Monday, March 4 The Ivy City Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Bethesda Baptist

Church, located at 1808 Capitol Ave NE beginning at 6:30 PM.

Monday, March 4 The Bates Area Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Mt. Sinai Church,

located at 1615 3rd St NW beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 4 The Eckington Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Harry Thomas, Sr.Recreation Center, located at 1743 Lincoln Road, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 4 The Lamond-Riggs Civic Association meeting that will take place at the LaSalle-Backus

Education Center, located at 501 Riggs Rd, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5 The Woodridge Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Washington Center

for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5 The Brentwood Civic Association meeting that will take place at the Washington Center

for Aging, located at 2601 18th Street, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5 The Michigan Park Citizens Association meeting that will take place at the Bunker Hill

Elementary School, located at 1400 Michigan Avenue, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5 The Stronghold Civic Association meeting that will take place at the All Nations Baptist

Church, located at 2001 North Capitol Street, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6 The North Michigan Park Civic Association meeting that will take place at the North

Michigan Park Recreation Center, located at 1333 Emerson Street, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12 The Arboretum Neighborhood Association meeting that will take place at the

Arboretum Community Center, located at 2412 Rand Place, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12 ANC 5D will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at 1805

Bladensburg Road, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13 ANC 5B01 and PSA 503 will hold its monthly meeting at the Hospital for SickChildren, located at 18th and Bunker Hill Road, NE beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 14 Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the Woodridge South

Community Association meeting that will take place at the New Canaan Baptist Church, located at 2826

Bladensburg Rd, NE beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Monday, March 18 Councilmember McDuffie, or a member of his staff, will attend the Bloomingdale Civic

Association meeting that will take place at the St. Georges Episcopal Church, located at 160 U Street, NW

beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19 The Ward 5 Council on Education meeting that will take place at the Lamond-Riggs

Library, located at 5401 South Dakota Ave, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19

ANC 5E will hold its monthly meeting at the Summit, located at 116 T Street, NE

beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20 ANC 5B will hold its monthly meeting at the ANC 5B Office, located at 1322 Irving

Street, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20 ANC 5C will hold its monthly meeting at the 5th District Police Station, located at

1805 Bladensburg Road, NE beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27 ANC 5A will hold its monthly meeting at the Potomac Lighthouse PCS, located at

4401 8th Street, NE beginning at 6:30 p.m.

** Councilmember McDuffies public schedule is subject to change.

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