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Don’t be afraid to call for help. This change to DC’s “Good Samaritan” law was made by to ensure care gets to those who need it fast. It’s an important public health response to an epidemic that killed more than 400 people in DC last year alone.
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#DYK You are protected if you try to help someone who is overdosing?
You can call 911 without fear of arrest if drug paraphernalia is around.
You will not be arrested for any drugs/alcohol on the scene when you seek help or administer Naloxone to help reverse an overdose.
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Ending poverty takes action from all in our community! That’s why we met with members of , including on Monday to discuss how we can work together to ensure all our neighbors can thrive!
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Inspired by misinformation from Fox News, the Washington Post, and, ' tweets, I wrote a 2,500 word explainer on what D.C.'s criminal code revision does—and DOES NOT—do.
It is not remotely a soft-on-crime bill. That is a false, absurd charge.🧵
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Happy Saturday!!! Come pickup a #DCStatehood yard or window sign from 1-3pm today at the park by Eastern Market Metro. We’ll be in the park across from ! #Ward6
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Ward 6 - get your DC Statehood signs for free tomorrow at Eastern Market Metro Park from 1-3 pm. Sign up here with :
mailchi.mp/unitedforstate
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Flagging this opportunity for - as a nearby resident would really like to see and would appreciate a new #DC food waste drop off spot in the area... as I'm sure many others would too! #zerofoodwaste
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👍 : “Metro for DC’s free service & improved operations, address two needs: affordability & access. Free transit creates equity for lower-income & minority riders. And investment in better service will improve access in underserved corridors."
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Meet your Committee on Transportation and the Environment for 2023-2024. Here we go!
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Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for the hiring event that's taking place all day on Monday, January 30.
Sign up for the opportunity to work for our amazing DC Public Library system with openings in more than 15 types of positions.
Register 📚:
dclibrary.libnet.info/event/7823894
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The RCCA has earned widespread support and replaces an outdated patchwork approach with a modernized science-based public safety strategy.
We look forward to working with the Mayor, the Council, the Courts, MPD, PDS & community partners to implement it effectively and equitably.
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Remember that trash and recycling collection slides by one day this week due to the Monday holiday. See the “slide guide” below for details:
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The story on the Revised Criminal Code today contains misinformation and we have requested a retraction.
The facts are wrong. The conclusions are wrong. The headline is wrong.
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I’ve been in touch w/ WMATA & WMSC. Safety recs, standards, training, & compliance are crucial. So is the relationship & trust b/w WMATA & WMSC for a shared & accountable plan to get trains back & confidence rebuilt. Both will be before Transpo Cmte Feb 2 & this will be a focus.
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Metro’s board says structural relationship w/ its safety oversight body, the Metrorail Safety Commission, is “untenable.” Most outspoken they’ve been.
Tensions from Metro’s side have been simmering for months over 7000-series return to service, operator training + other issues
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I’ve been in touch w/ WMATA & WMSC. Safety recs, standards, training, & compliance are crucial. So is the relationship & trust b/w WMATA & WMSC for a shared & accountable plan to get trains back & confidence rebuilt. Both will be before Transpo Cmte Feb 2 & this will be a focus.
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BREAKING-Metro says it will have to reduce service on the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines from every 15 minutes to every 25 minutes starting tomorrow lasting through most of the week to comply with recent directives from @MetrorailSafety. Train operator training is the issue #wmata
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Thanks to you and your team for the invite! It was great to join the team for the ride and the discussion about shaping safer streets and creating new public spaces all at the same time.
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6 months ago I, along with @JohnBauters and several others, visited the Kingdom of the Netherlands to learn about their bike infrastructure. Today on the last day of @NASEMTRB, we returned the favor. Special thanks to @charlesallen staff for joining us on this month’s ride.
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DC has done more than any state to improve the well-being of its child-care workforce. For providers like Angelique Marshall, the relief the District began providing this fall couldn't come fast enough. On the Metro front of today's :
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I will vote to override the Mayor's veto of the Revised Criminal Code Act. The RCCA modernizes our criminal code, making it more transparent and equitable, and will promote public safety.
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Today, @CMCharlesAllen and I are moving to override the Mayor’s veto of the Revised Criminal Code Act.
The veto threatens to unravel years of work and thorough study that has culminated in a criminal code that is more just, equitable, & clear -- making us all safer.
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Today, and I are moving to override the Mayor’s veto of the Revised Criminal Code Act.
The veto threatens to unravel years of work and thorough study that has culminated in a criminal code that is more just, equitable, & clear -- making us all safer.
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Our latest Ward 6 Update is out! Read here and subscribe to get it sent directly to your inbox on our website:
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The next Ward 6 Update hits inboxes in just a few minutes. If you aren't on our mailing list, it takes 5 seconds and is a great way to stay up to speed on what CM Allen is working on and keep up with what's happening around your neighborhood: charlesallenward6.com
Happy birthday ! He's also been a huge supporter of the liveaboard community and and we greatly appreciate that!
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Today is @charlesallen's birthday! He has been a leader on issues from clean elections to public transportation, working tirelessly to make DC a more equitable, inclusive city. Happy Birthday, Charles 
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I was able to swear in two more Ward 6 ANCs today. Congratulations Patricia Eguino (6C) and Mike Velasquez (6A)! Thanks for stepping up to serve your neighbors! We’re almost at full strength for our amazing ANC Commissioners!
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The RCCA is the product of 16 years of research, 51 public meetings, reams of commentary, listening, and compromise. It’s a landmark achievement and national model that DC should be proud of. The Council passed it unanimously - it’s time to override this veto unanimously.
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I am vetoing the “Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.”
A complete overhaul of our criminal code is a once-in-a-century opportunity. I believe it’s more important to get this opportunity right than to add policies & weaken penalties into what should be a bill that makes DC safer.
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Christmas Tree and Holiday Greenery collection is happening now!
For more details; dpw.dc.gov/service/tis-se
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As we reflect, let us also remember that 700k DC residents do not have a vote in that sacred building. And because of the current dysfunction, our local laws can not get approved. #DCStatehood is a matter of promoting those democratic values that we cherish and honor today. 2/2
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Today marks the 2 year anniversary of a violent attack that threatened not just democracy, but our Capitol Hill community & neighbors.
I’m grateful to those who fought & sacrificed two years ago to protect not just the Capitol Bldg, but the principles of American democracy. 1/2
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A bill, B24-0617, led by and passed by , will put the District on the path to greater coordination of our waterways to ensure our rivers and waterfronts remain vibrant, environmentally healthy, and attractive for all.
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The Revised Criminal Code Act is the product of more than a decade of research, compromise, and public input.
Given our principal mission of improving public safety and the fair administration of justice, OAG has been engaged since day one on these reform efforts.
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"We can do big things. We have, and we must do more," says , taking on his third term representing Ward 6 on the D.C. Council. He references his push to expand the earned-income tax credit (dcist.com/story/21/07/22) and make Metrobuses free in D.C. as soon as July.
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First meeting of the new Council and New Year today. Caught a great ride to the office!
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New year, new committee! will be the next Chair of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment. We’ve got lots of work to do, from traffic safety to transit to making steps towards a greener future for our city. Let’s get to work!
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I was sworn in as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner by this morning in a virtual ceremony. I am excited to get to work representing the Mount Vernon Triangle community!
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Just a reminder Ward 6 neighbors, trash and recycling collection slide one day this week due to the New Year holiday.
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In observance of the holiday, trash and recycling collection is suspended today. Trash and recycling normally collected on Monday will slide to Tuesday for collection. The Benning Road transfer station will be closed on Monday, and parking enforcement will also be suspended.
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In observance of the holiday, trash and recycling collection is suspended today. Trash and recycling normally collected on Monday will slide to Tuesday for collection. The Benning Road transfer station will be closed on Monday, and parking enforcement will also be suspended.
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