Everyday our public safety officers go to work not knowing what might happen. There’s always a risk. Officer Bennett lost his life serving this city. His colleagues, and especially his family, have my deepest condolences.

Today I got a preview of the new Fort Dupont Ice rink. Although it was supposed to open this past summer, we’re looking forward to the community getting to use this new facility soon. The ribbon cutting will take place next Saturday at 11am.

May gratitude find you wherever you are. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I’m shocked at this terrible attack. Violence of any kind is totally unacceptable. National Guard should not be targets. My prayers go to the families of these service members.

ICYMI -- My monthly Meet Up with Mendo will be in Ward 6 TOMORROW! Come out to Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe in Penn Quarter to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 SATURDAY 🕙 10am-12pm 📍555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (Penn Quarter)

These bills are one more argument against Congressional interference – because scoring national, partisan points should not take precedence over what is best for the District’s public safety. Free DC! [Read my full statement]

My monthly Meet Up with Mendo is coming to Ward 6 this upcoming weekend! Come out to Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe in Penn Quarter to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 Sat. November 22nd 🕙 10am-12pm ☕️ 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

This morning I stopped by WHUR for the 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon to encourage everyone to give to this amazing cause. Now more than ever are there people in the District and the region in need of help. Visit WHUR.com to donate

And if you need a warm place to stay, DC has low-barrier shelters for adults, young adults, and families — as well as hypothermia sites and day centers during cold weather emergencies. 🗺️ Find shelter: cold.dc.gov 📞 Shelter Hotline for rides: 202-399-7093 or 311

Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️ Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F. If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828

TOMORROW -- Come out to my monthly Meet Up with Mendo in Ward 3!!! Join me at the Den at @PoliticsProse to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 SATURDAY October 25th 🕙10am-12pm 📍5015 Connecticut Ave. NW (lower level)

This weekend I had the chance to attended the grand opening of a new pop-up art exhibit celebrating 30 Years of Hung Tao Choy Mei at Dupont Underground. It's a really interesting and colorful exhibit -- and FREE! The exhibit is open daily with performances Fridays and Saturdays until 10 PM!

My monthly Meet Up with Mendo is coming to Ward 3 this upcoming weekend! Come out to the Den at @PoliticsandProse to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 Sat. October 25th 🕙 10am-12pm 📍 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW (lower level)

Had a chance to hang out today at one of my favorite Fall events — the Adam’s Morgan apple pie contest! Great submissions from all the contestants!

Last night I joined the DC Theater Alliance for their Inaugural Sneaker Soirée. We enjoyed captivating mini-plays and got an exclusive sneak peek of Theater Alliance’s new home in Southwest. The arts improve the richness and diversity we celebrate in our city.

While the shutdown will undoubtedly impact some District residents employed by the federal government, local services will not be affected. We may also see some cutback in federal services and that will also affect District residents. My statement below

After 35 years, Washington Post titan Colby King is retiring. Last night we recognized his longtime contributions to District politics and journalism. I will miss his integrity, his challenges and most importantly his honesty. Best of luck with this next chapter Colby!

DON'T FORGET -- I'll be in Ward 4 TOMORROW for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo! Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 THIS Saturday! 🕙 10am - 12pm 📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW

Today I’m joining the Mayor and the Attorney General to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee. Read my oral and submitted testimony at ChairmanMendelson.com Watch Live: oversight.house.gov/hearing/over...

The bills being voted on today in the House, make the District less safe. These House bills are a completely unnecessary intrusion on the District’s ability to make and enforce our laws.

Due to technical difficulties, today’s media briefing will only be broadcast on the Council website or on the Office of Cable Television’s website. Apologies for any inconvenience. ▶️Council website: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.... ▶️Office of Cable TV site: entertainment.dc.gov/service/dc-c...

WARD 4 -- I'll be in your neighborhood this weekend for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo! Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 Saturday September 20 🕙 10am - 12pm 📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW

Today is a day to remember and reflect on the tragedy that occurred 24 years ago on 9/11. We are thankful for our first responders in the District of Columbia and the sacrifice they made that day and every day.

Because of today’s markup, the Council will redouble our efforts to educate members of Congress so that these bills die. We all want a safe city, a beautiful city, that residents and visitors – and even federal officials – can enjoy.

Repealing our laws is not "liberation." Republicans in Congress can’t be trusted -- they took $1B from us, are moving more than a dozen bills rolling back Home Rule, are trying to take away our elected independent Attorney General and micromanaging our legislative process.

Today's House Oversight Committee markup will hurt public safety and is a direct affront to the District's autonomy. Lawmakers who have not been elected by District residents and have slim knowledge of DC laws have no place trying to legislate for us. Here's look at why these bills are WRONG for DC

Today the Council sent a letter opposing the Congressional bills threatening our autonomy. This is a first step to push back against interference. I'm also testifying on the Hill next week and we are meeting with Congressional representatives to explain why these bills are harmful to the District.

Thank you to all the Ward 7 community leaders who came out last night at the 7B ANC meeting. We talked about the city’s tight budget, the affects of the so-called crime emergency, the RFK deal, environmental issues and CBA agreements. Stay involved, informed and support grassroots advocacy.

This is a manufactured intrusion on local authority. Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years. Federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department is unwarranted because there is no Federal emergency. Full Council statement below:

After many weeks of negotiations and work, I’m pleased that we were able to approve this legislation on first reading. My full statement below:

Today the Committee of the Whole is holding a public hearing on the RFK Campus Development. There are over 500 witnesses signed-up to testify. You can follow the list or view submitted testimony here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/927 Stream the hearing live here: chairmanmendelson.com/live/

Tune in to ChairmanMendelson.com/live for my press conference at 11am about the tentative proposal that would develop the land at the RFK campus and would include a football stadium. The proposal vastly improves on the previous agreement made by the Executive. Here's a look at the details

Thank you to the nearly 60 residents who came out for Saturday’s Meet Up with Mendo in Ward 1. We were able to talk about a variety of issues — From education, public safety, gov. contracts and even a walk through the community to view pressing vendor concerns in Petworth.

The Robert Bobb Group analysis on the RFK Stadium development is now available on the Council website at: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

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WARD 1! I'm coming to you for my July Meet Up with Mendo this Saturday! Stop by Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee to talk with me about any and everything happening in the District. 📅 Saturday July 19 🕙10am - 12pm 📍2601 14th St NW

Under the Home Rule Act, only the council appropriates - that is, determines how monies are spent. We will not be hostage to overspending — which by law are the responsibility of the Mayor and CFO to control.

All four measures to be marked up in the Committee of the Whole, including the Local Budget Act and Budget Support Act, have now been posted to the Hearing Management System at lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea.... Tune in NOW to ChairmanMendelson.com/live for the Media Briefing

Happy 4th!! 🇺🇸🎆🌭 #PalisadesParade #IndependenceDay

The Committee of Whole is holding its budget markup for the agencies under its purview. Below is a summary of some of the changes the COW is proposing. The Committee report analyzes requests, states concerns, makes revisions and offers recommendations: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/918

Thank you to everyone who came out my Ward 5 Meet Up with Mendo this weekend. We had some good conversations about education as well as the budget. Be on the lookout for information on next month's Meet Up in Ward 1.

WARD 5! I hope to see you tomorrow for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo! Stop by Zekes Coffee DC on Rhode Island Ave. NE to talk with me about any and everything happening in the District! 📅 Saturday June 21 🕙 10am - 11:30am @zekescoffeedc.bsky.social - 2300 Rhode Island Ave. NE

Today the Committee of the Whole is holding a public hearing on the ENTIRE Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. There are over 300 virtual and public witnesses signed up to testify. To follow the witness list, download submitted testimony, or to stream live, visit: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/896

Inaccurate statements continue to be made regarding Council action on the Mayor’s proposed deal with the Washington Commanders. Read my full statement below or on my website: chairmanmendelson.com/2025/06/11/m...

Despite reporting to the contrary, there are no plans to the take the RFK funding out of the budget. In fact, I have said explicitly that the funding will be cabined, in other words, protected.

We had a great time in the World Pride Parade yesterday!! Thank you to everyone who joined #TeamMendo and the Council! Happy Pride! 🌈

GET UP! It’s almost time for the annual @capitalpridedc.bsky.social Pride Parade! #TeamMendo and I are getting ready to hand out leis and celebrate with everyone! Meet us there! #WorldPrideDC #CapitalPride

Apologies for the delay. We’re live NOW at ChairmanMendelson.com/live

I attended, along with @cmfrumin.bsky.social, the 50th anniversary of the Newark Street Community Gardens — now the largest community garden in the city. Reminds me of the value in gardening, especially for kids. Unfortunately, the Mayor’s proposed budget eliminates the program in our schools.

The District’s budget is now in the Council’s hands, and per the Home Rule Charter, we face an ironclad 70-day deadline to pass it, twice. Wish there was a one-stop-shop for all the relevant budget documentation? There is—our Council Budget Office website www.dccouncilbudget.com/fy-2026-budget