DCCA is Ending a Busy Week with a Bang!
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The busy week began with a DCCA membership meeting, included a night of Super Tuesday results, searches for hand sanitizer, and it wrapped up with a lively and informative candidate forum hosted by DCCA and LCCA. This week's email shares some highlights and offers up our take on other local news and events for the days ahead.
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DCCA Monday Meeting Recap
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We had a packed house at Monday's meeting as neighbors gathered to hear updates from the DCCA Board on its work, as well as new information shared from presenters and an interactive Q&A.
- A recent resignation means that Dupont Circle is not represented by a Ward 2 Council Member, At-Large Council Member Elissa Silverman helped update neighbors on her current work and priorities for District residents which included an emphasis on issues around affordable housing, partnering with UDC for better workforce development programs, and gun violence and safety.
- Leaders from the Department of Human Services updated residents on the progress being made in addressing homelessness in the District and the challenges that exist. Information on the 2020 launch of a housing-focused outreach program to provide more strategic support to unsheltered individuals. The DHS team also talked about the laws and procedures around encampments and issued a reminder that residents can call the Shelter Hotline — if you see someone that needs safety 202.399.7093.
- DCCA grant recipients, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty and Casa Ruby followed the presentation with information on their work.
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DCCA Co-Hosts Candidate Forum
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The Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) worked together with our friends at the Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA) to co-host a Candidate Forum so that residents could hear from all nine of the candidates running for the recently opened Ward 2 Council seat.
DC political reporter Tom Sherwood and WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi moderated the forum which was held at the Foundry Church.
The crowd filled the church sanctuary and was often vocal in reaction to a lively and informative presentation of the candidates' viewpoints.
We will continue to compile coverage and news analysis of the event, click
here
for news updates.
We hope to have a recording of the forum available on our website sometime next week.
Remember, membership has its privileges -- DCCA members were given early access to this sold out event. To join or renew your membership click
HERE!
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DCCA Action on 16th Street Parking Restriction
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In February, DCCA Transportation Committee Chair, Susan Volman, submitted testimony to the DC Council’s Committee on Transportation on behalf of the DCCA, seeking reconsideration of the proposed parking restriction in the non-peak, northbound direction of 16th Street between O and U Streets during the morning rush hour.
The letter asks the Council Committee, in their oversight role, to direct DDOT to provide data on transit time savings for this proposed parking change, and to reconsider it, if it is not justified to improve bus transit on 16th Street.
Click
HERE
to read the submission.
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On Tuesday D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser laid the city's plans to monitor and respond to the coronavirus outbreak that has sickened thousands around the world.
For more information on the District Government’s preparation for potential coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts, visit
coronavirus.dc.gov. You can also visit the
CDC website for additional information.
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The DC Board of Elections Posts Election Dates
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Primary Election is Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Special Election for Ward 2 is Tuesday, June 16, 2020
General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The
Special Election will elect a candidate to complete the remaining term of the Ward 2 Council seat previously held by resigned Council Member Jack Evans.
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ATTENTION: Filing Dates to Fill the Now Vacant ANC 2B03 SEAT
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If you are an ANC 2B03 resident and interested in becoming an ANC 2B03 Commissioner take note of the special filing dates.
Petition circulation period is:
Monday, Feb. 24 thru Monday March 16, 2020
Petition challenge period is:
Thurs., March 19, 2020 thru Wed., March 25, 2020
Those interested in seeking the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC), or their representatives, may pick up nominating petitions at the D.C.
Board of Elections
l
ocated at 1015 - Half Street, SE, Suite 750.
For more information, call 202-727-2525.
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Get Involved in Grassroots Democracy and Help Your Neighbors: Consider Becoming an ANC Commissioner!
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Your Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC)
provides people with a greater say in the matters that affect their neighborhoods, to bring government closer to the people and to bring the people closer to government. ANCs are a unique feature of the District's Home Rule Charter since 1976.
Dupont Circle is represented by ANC2B with nine Commissioners. Each Commissioner has a Single Member District (SMD) and represents about 2,000 residents. Corcoran Street NW neighbor Susan Meehan served on the first Dupont Circle ANC. The Ward 2 ANC map can be viewed
here
.
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
are non-partisan, serve two-year terms without pay and are elected at DC Elections in November in even-numbered years.
The ANCs' main job is to be their neighborhood's official voice in advising the District government (and Federal agencies) on things that affect their neighborhoods. Although not required to follow the ANCs' advice, District agencies are required to give the ANCs' recommendations
"great weight"
on certain issues.
Moreover, District law says that agencies cannot take any action that will significantly affect a neighborhood unless they
give the affected ANCs 30 days advance notice
. This
includes zoning, streets, recreation, education, social services, sanitation, planning, safety, budget, and health services.
The ANCs may also
initiate recommendations for improving city services, conduct neighborhood improvement programs, and monitor resident complaints.
Qualifications:
You must be a registered voter in the District of Columbia and lived in your Single Member District (SMD) for 60 days prior to Election Day. Twenty-five (25) signature
General Election Timeline:
First day to pick up nominating petitions (ANC) June 26,2020
Last day to file petitions August 5, 2020
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - General Election Day
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Grants to Help You Preserve the History of Your Community
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The DC Community Heritage Partnership (DCCHP) has funded more than 200 diverse, local heritage projects, preserving the memories of long-time Washingtonians and capturing the unfolding stories of new residents for future generations. These small grants have afforded communities, neighborhood organizations, churches, and others the chance to tell their stories through public humanities projects such as: written publications, documentary films, websites, lesson plans, tours, and many more.
Grants up to $5,000 will be awarded for projects conducted between June 30, 2020 and October 30, 2020.
The
deadline for applications
i
s May 15, 2020. Click
here to visit the Humanities DC website for additional information.
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2020 Census Reminder and Job Opportunity
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The Census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. Census results help determine how much federal funding flow into communities each year.
Washington DC, receives $3 billion annually from the Federal Government for schools, roads, parks, seniors, representation in government, and all other community needs.
By April 1, 2020, each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail. Keep an eye out for your notice or click
here
to learn more.
The Census is currently recruiting census takers to work in their own neighborhoods to help make sure everyone gets counted. The Census team has reported a high need for Dupont area census takers. The jobs are temporary, part time and training is paid. In DC, the pay range is from $22.50 to $27.50 / hr. Applicants need to be 18 yrs old and males born after Dec. 31, 1959 have to be registered with the Selective Service. All positions require a background check. More details can be found at
2020census.gov/jobs
or by calling
1-855-JOB-2020
(1-855-2020).
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Irish Singer in Dupont Underground
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Saturday, March 14
8:00 PM
The Dupont Underground
Dupont Circle NW
Amanda St. John will be performing at Dupont Underground ahead of St. Patrick's day. St. John is a singer and songwriter from Ireland who is heavily inspired by soul, blues and gospel music. The Irish Times describe her music as, "The songs echo jazz/soul/gospel greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Odetta and Billie Holiday."
Admission is $15. Click
here
to visit DC's contemporary Irish Arts Solas Nua for information and ticketing.
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Society of the Cincinnati at Anderson House Actively Recruiting Docents
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From leading tours of Anderson House to researching rare materials in the library, volunteers contribute significantly to The Society of the Cincinnati's projects. The Society is currently seeking interested individuals to join this growing and dedicated group.
For more information click
here.
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Neighborhood Newslinks of Note
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To Cut Emissions, D.C. Should Electrify Rideshare Cars And Charge Drivers Downtown, Report Says -
LINK
Lime, Bird, three others lose appeals to operate scooters in D.C. -
LINK
Some Riders Are Furious As Metro Considers Cutting Or Consolidating Dozens Of Bus Lines -
LINK
D.C. Election Board to contact 25,000 voters who received wrong primary date -
LINK
D.C. Council Member proposes free public transit to all residents -
LINK
Cherry blossom peak bloom in Washington expected March 27 as festival organizers monitor effects from coronavirus -
LINK
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Membership runs through the calendar year. DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws.
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Dupont Circle Citizens Association | info@dupont-circle.org | www.dupont-circle.org
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