The DC Council will hold a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Here's the agenda: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea... Here's how to watch: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...

Celebrate at the Southwest Library's 5th Birthday Party this Thursday! 4 to 6 p.m.: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16297753

The Northeast Library will close at 2:15 PM today (Monday, May 18) due to high temperatures inside the building.

The latest Ward 6 Update is out! Get updates on the budget, East Potomac Park, transit plans around the future NFL stadium site, and yes, a pizza-filled ranked choice voting explainer. 🍕 Read more and sign up: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter0516

Bike to Work Day 2026! CM Allen stopped by the NoMa and Capitol Hill BIDs this morning; and with beautiful ☀️ it’s another great day to 🚲 in DC!

You’re getting gouged to go to a concert because secondhand sellers like Stubhub and SeatGeek have the upper hand on buying tickets at face value. (1/2)

Councilmembers have another informal budget discussion meeting this morning, starting soon. Want to watch the conversation? Here's how to tune in: dccouncil.gov/notice-of-in...

Ballots are hitting mailboxes this week, and for the first time, DC voters will use ranked choice voting. You can take your time and rank your top choices. But first, walk through the process as CM Allen breaks it down using an important and delicious example: pizza toppings. 🍕 youtu.be/DuVoH-dXmTo

Live in ANC6B? CM Allen's joining your ANC meeting tonight! Learn more and tune in virtually or at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE: anc6b.org/event/may-20...

What’s going on at East Potomac Park? CM Allen has an update: For now, National Links Trust will continue operating the golf course, and the space remains open to the public. But there are still big questions about what comes next. Watch to learn more: youtu.be/Xym37L-1hVo (1/2)

The DC Councilmembers and Chairman meet for a budget discussion this morning. You can watch through Zoom here: dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

CM Allen is chairing the Budget Oversight Hearing for the Public Service Commission today. You can tune in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez0r...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures across DC. Thank you for the love, care, strength, and support you bring to those around you every day. – Team Allen

Spring Fest is back, and this time in one of DC’s newest green spaces: Cobb Park! Great neighborhoods have great parks. And creating places where residents, workers, students, & visitors can build community is always important for our city. Spring Fest continues until 6 p.m.!

Office hours were a great start to this Friday! Thank you to all who dropped by Barracks Row this morning and to CIVIC. On Eighth for hosting us!

“In 2025, DC saw traffic fatalities cut in half. This progress should be protected … Decisions impacting the traffic enforcement program should be made by DC’s locally elected leaders, not by federal lawmakers.” Don't want a ticket? Slow down. @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social @51st.news #washingtondc

NEW: D.C. has made crucial steps forward in traffic enforcement. Congress threatens to take us backward, @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social and local advocate Ariel Levinson-Waldman argue in a new opinion piece.

11 a.m. Friday, CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing on the Green Finance Authority (the DC Green Bank). You’ll be able to tune in here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...

Tomorrow! Join us at CIVIC on Barracks Row for Office Hours ☕️👇

Going live soon: The Ward 6 FY27 Budget Town Hall! Tune in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpA...

See you soon for the budget town hall! www.charlesallenward6.com/fy27budgetto...

I started my day in the best way possible - celebrating safe routes to school with a dozen school communities! We couldn't do it without our friendly neighborhood #Ward6 @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social, who expertly MCs this event EVERY time! Wishing you all a happy #BikeandRolltoSchoolDay!

CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for the Public Service Commission Monday. You can sign up to testify here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/reg...

Another great Walk and Roll to School Day in the books! Thanks to @w6pspo.bsky.social for organizing one of the best Walk and Roll events, bringing together schools to celebrate all the ways we can get around. Shoutout to all the student performers for bringing the energy on a rainy school morning!

Catch three big updates from today’s Legislative Meeting from CM Allen — including first approval of his Fair Housing Act, which bans surprise common area utility fees so rent is clear, upfront, and predictable. Because the rent should be the rent. Watch for more: www.instagram.com/reel/DX-N8tX...

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Early childcare funding. Energy and environment programs. Health care. Housing. All and more are on the line in the proposed budget. Big decisions are on the table, and your voice matters: Join me Wednesday night at the Southwest Library for our Ward 6 Budget Town Hall. (1/2)

Friday, CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for public witnesses on the Green Finance Authority (the DC Green Bank). Sign up to testify by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5:

The @ouncilofdc.bsky.social holds three meetings on Tuesday, May 5: • Breakfast Meeting – scheduled for 9 a.m. • Committee of the Whole Meeting – scheduled for 11 a.m. • Legislative Meeting – immediately following COW Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...

We hope to see you for office hours this Friday!

Utility bills are out of control & the proposed budget makes it worse by slashing $17M from the fund that helps residents lower bills w/ energy efficiency upgrades, renewables & more. Today, CM Allen joined community groups to protest the cuts & build support to approach this budget differently.

Today's hearing just started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5glQ...

The latest Ward 6 Update is out! Budget season is here — plus street safety wins, new neighborhood connections, and a new grant to support small businesses impacted by major construction. Read more and sign up: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter0502

Monday, CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for government witnesses on the Department of Energy and Environment and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility. You’ll be able to tune in here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...

In case you've experienced a delay in getting a book from the library 👇

Today's hearing just started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDB2...

Friday, CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for public witnesses on the Department of Energy and Environment and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility. You’ll be able to tune in here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...

We're less than a week away from the Ward 6 FY27 Budget Town Hall! Dive into the proposed budget and share your thoughts with CM Allen:

Today's hearing just started: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIb3...

Thursday at 12:30 p.m.: CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for @ddotdc.bsky.social (government witnesses only). You'll be able to tune in here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...

Today, I was proud to join @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social in presenting a ceremonial resolution recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month and honoring The Person Center for its work supporting African immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic and sexual violence. (1/3)

Friday, CM Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s Budget Oversight Hearing for public witnesses on @doeedc.bsky.social and the DC Sustainable Energy Utility. Sign up today to testify: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

A safer intersection is on the way at 6th and A Streets SE, which @ddotdc.bsky.social plans to convert to an all-way stop. This is a long-overdue fix and will make the intersection safer & more predictable for everyone, whether you’re walking, biking, or driving.

This morning, the Council is holding an Administrative Meeting to discuss the FY 2027 budget. You can watch the conversation via Zoom: dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Have something to say about MPD or the Office of Unified Communications (which handles 911 and 311)? There’s a budget oversight hearing for both this Wednesday, with public testimony. Sign up to testify: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

Our next office hours are heading to Barracks Row next week! Join Councilmember Allen and our team on Friday, May 8, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. to ask questions, share concerns, or just stop by and say hello. RSVP here, and we'll see you then: www.charlesallenward6.com/officehours0...

Today's budget oversight hearing for DDOT (public witnesses) just started. Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNt5...

Another Great Ward 6 Spring Clean in the books! Thank you to the hundreds of neighbors who showed up today!