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Neighbors,
Happy Black History month! This month, I'm uplifting the local Black history and culture that has impacted our city. On February 4, Flavorture, the first Black-owned restaurant in Woodley Park, held its ribbon cutting. Black History Month is an opportunity for us to celebrate DC's Black community and look forward to a more inclusive future.
I spent the first week of February defending our local democracy from Congressional interference. While the Republican-led House of Representatives is attempting to overturn DC legislation, the Council has said with a unified voice that Congress must keep its hands off DC.
This edition of my newsletter includes information about the Chevy Chase Civic Core, recent attacks on our local democracy, Taft Bridge suicide prevention barriers, and community and government events.
My newsletter is biweekly, so follow me @CMFrumin on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more frequent updates.
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Matt Frumin
Councilmember for Ward 3
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Defending our Local Democracy
This week, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed H.J. Resolutions 26 and 24, two measures that would overturn legislation recently passed by the DC Council. This is a direct attack on our local democracy and on DC voters who elected Councilmembers to represent them. On Sunday, February 5th, I joined all my colleagues in calling on Congress to reject these anti-democratic measures and stand up for Home Rule. I will continue to fight for our legislative autonomy, DC Statehood, and our local democracy.
Read my full statement here.
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Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
The Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is currently accepting applications. The program, managed by the Department of Employment Services, provides youth ages 14 to 24 with summer employment experiences that develop crucial life and career skills.
Programming includes paid employment opportunities that teach financial literacy, project learning, and business development. The program, in its 44th year, will serve 10,000 youth and run from June 26 to August 4.
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Mayor Muriel Bowser will kick off her annual Budget Engagement Forums this week. These forums are an opportunity for residents to share their priorities with the Mayor before she sends her budget proposal to the Council.
Councilmember Frumin held a similar budget engagement forum in January and will also attend the Mayor's events this week.
The Mayor will host a budget engagement forum in Ward 3 at Jackson-Reed High School on Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 PM. RSVP here.
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Tenleytown Multimodal Access Meeting
On Saturday, February 25, the District Department of Transportation will host a community workshop to seek feedback on design concepts for the Tenleytown Multimodal Access Project. The project will improve transportation systems in the area near the Tenleytown-AU Metro Station.
Neighbors can share feedback about several draft concepts for transportation and safety improvements. They will also receive information about the project process and have an opportunity to ask questions.
The community workshop will take place at Jackson-Reed High School from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and neighbors can drop in at any time. For more information, click here.
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Taft Bridge Barriers
On Tuesday, February 7, the Council voted to approve a budget reinvestment request to fund preventative suicide barrier design on the Taft Bridge. I'm grateful that DDOT expedited this request. I continue to advocate for full funding for the construction of the fence. This proven solution to prevent suicide should not be delayed.
We would not have made this progress without the advocacy of Dr. Chelsea Van Thof, who has worked tirelessly to achieve bridge barriers since the death of her partner Peter. I'm grateful for her work, and the hundreds of neighbors and community groups she organized in support of these life-saving barriers.
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Mental health support is available. Call 988 to access the National Suicide Prevention Hotline or click here for more resources. | |
Watch my remarks about the new WTU contract and supporting our DCPS teachers here. | |
WTU Contract
At the Council's February 7 Legislative Meeting, I voted to approve the new contract for the Washington Teachers' Union.
This contract gives our DCPS teachers the backpay, raise, and bonus they have deserved for years. It also guarantees more planning time for teachers, which is essential for professional development and work management.
These changes will help support our educators, but our city still has some of the worst teacher retention rates in the country and more improvements are needed. The WTU and Mayor will have to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible to prevent repeated unacceptable delays in agreeing on a contract.
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We're Hiring!
Join my team! I'm seeking an organized, highly detail-minded individual with an interest in serving the Ward 3 community to fill the Scheduler and Staff Assistant position in my office. Visit dccouncil.gov/jobs-solicitations21/ to review the opening.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or requests. Our Constituent Services team is here to help. | | | |
 
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Councilmember Matt Frumin
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 408
(202) 724-8062
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