The bottle bill will remove a huge portion of litter from neighborhoods & parks & rivers. The cost of beverages will won't change—consumers pay the deposit & get it back when they return their empties. It works in 10 states w/more than 90m people. It will work in DC. www.wusa9.com/article/news...

The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a hearing Wednesday, 10 am on two nightlife issues: one addresses noise disturbances; the other updates laws for the hospitality industry. More info, link to view the hearing and links to the bills: brianneknadeau.com/hearing-on-n...

Ward 1 Day at the #nationalbuildingmuseum this Friday, 2-5 pm! Ward 1 residents get free admission. The summer installation is The PLAYGROUND–interactive fun for kids and grownups. Just let staff know you’re there for Ward 1 Day. nbm.org/exhibitions/...

Slide. But don’t exert yourself.

This is another example of Pres. Trump using the military to try to intimidate our citizens. He’s done this across the country and DC has been under occupation for almost a year. DC residents won’t stand for the occupation of our city, our streets or our beloved parks. National Guard please go home.

Mayor Bowser activated an extreme heat alert from today thru Sunday, July 5. We've collected tips on staying healthy in the heat and information about cooling centers, pools, and more. brianneknadeau.com/extreme-heat...

DC Public Library locations are open as cooling centers. DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert through Sunday, July 5, at 8:00 a.m. Temperatures will feel like 105°F or higher. If you need to cool down quickly, visit heat.dc.gov to find a cooling center near you.

We passed a budget that restored holes in the social safety net. But we'll have an even bigger hole to fill next year. I'm proposing a Wealth Proceeds Tax to make sure the budget isn't balanced on the backs of those who can least afford it. brianneknadeau.com/fy27-budget-...

The Tax Revenue Commission absolutely dropped the ball. But they also vetted some pretty good solutions, including a Wealth Proceeds Tax. @maustermuhle.bsky.social

Watch live now The full Council meets-first as the Committee of the Whole-then for a Legislative Meeting On the agenda, the first vote on next year’s budget (with the 2nd vote coming 6/23) Agenda/$ details/how to watch https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-june-9-meetings/

Not if I can help it! The Committee on Public Works & Operations I chair partnered w/@cmchenderson.bsky.social to full restore the Food Policy Council, Nourish DC & $9m total on food access for 4years w/$$ from a proposed 20 cent surcharge on food deliveries. 51st.news/dc-food-acce...

Happy Pride Month, D.C.! I will always celebrate and stand up for our LGBTQ+ community. The Pride flag flying outside of the Wilson Building serves as our reminder that the District is for everyone.

It was great to join the community today to unveil the sign for Henry E. Baker Alley. This recognizes Henry Edwin Baker for his pioneering efforts in documenting & preserving the achievements of Black inventors & innovators. The Columbia Heights community celebrates his extraordinary legacy.

We heard your feedback and updated our website! 📲💻 ✔️Train lengths now displayed ✔️Real-time elevator/escalator tracking (single view of ALL elevator/escalator statuses) ✔️Navigation upgrades ✔️Improved arrival countdowns ✔️Enhanced station and stop search wmata.com

POTUS sends armed thugs into our community to instill fear and exert power. I’m proud of neighbors who care for each other and turn out on a moment’s notice to stand together against fascism, who show what it means to be a supportive and protective community. We will not back down. We will persist.

✅ Safe public spaces. ✅ More access to food. ✅ Healthcare for those without. ✅ More housing for families. ✅ Fewer rats, more public restrooms! ✅ Improved public spaces. The budget is better than when we got it AND we have lots still to do. Let’s go! brianneknadeau.com/lets-plug-so...

In an extremely difficult budget year, our committee was able to transfer funds to every other committee and fill gaps in the social safety net created by the Mayor’s proposal, including to support more people in temporary housing, access to food, wellness for seniors, and programming for teens.

I joined my Health Committee colleagues to approve our FY27 budget markup that supports some of our most vulnerable communities & invests in critical programs. Thank you Chair @cmchenderson.bsky.social for your partnership on many of our shared priorities. brianneknadeau.com/supporting-l...

The proposed budget is unfairly balanced on the backs of working families, while no sacrifice is being asked of wealthy residents who can give more. My proposal is simple: restore childcare, paid family leave, and healthcare with a modest surcharge on passive wealth.

I’ve worked to contribute to housing vouchers in every budget I’ve worked on as CM. There’s no way I was going to break that streak now, even in a tight budget. The need is too great. More on a Housing Committee markup that prioritizes affordable housing:

Today I joined my Facilities Committee colleagues to approve our FY27 budget markup that invests in all 8 wards, serving every population from our youngest to our most senior. Thank you Chair @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social for your thoughtful policy decisions. brianneknadeau.com/funding-safe...

Nonprofits are indispensable partners in carrying out the District’s mission—from providing housing & food access to youth programming & healthcare. They shouldn't have to dip into their own funds to cover "indirect costs" the behind-the-scenes support that makes those services possible.

When a business repeatedly violates noise ordinances or operating hours, sells something it’s not allowed to, doesn't pass health inspections or doesn’t give a refund when it should–and then continues to operate, flouting laws and not paying fines–that’s not right. lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/...

Other big news from Tuesday: Our place-based substance use disorder outreach pilot program will be permanent. Outreach workers build trusted relationships with people who are using drugs in public places, getting them the services they need. brianneknadeau.com/substance-us...

Let’s not criminalize youth for doing normal kid stuff like staying out late. I wish the Council had not passed the teen curfew law but glad councilmembers agreed with my amendment that put an expiration date on it & supported my amendment to prohibit police from bringing kids to the detention ctr.

Council gave final approval today to my bill to make it easier to building small and mid-size buildings. The legislation allows buildings up to 6 stories to have one staircase instead of two. With modern fire suppression, sprinklers evidence shows no need for 2 stairwells.

The teen curfew law that’s expected to pass tomorrow would expire at the end of 2028 under an amendment I introduced today. A curfew uses police to solve a human services issue, and evidence shows that curfews don’t work. Read more: brianneknadeau.com/nadeau-amend...

There’s a lot to unpack in the Mayor’s budget proposal but the overall and disturbing theme that comes across clearly is that she has gutted the social safety net while not asking anything of the District’s wealthy residents. More in this week’s Ward 1 Update. brianneknadeau.com/ward-1-updat...

This special location has meant so much to the community over the years. In a changing and sometimes scary world, we will always have Ben's Chili Bowl here on U St. Loved celebrating the reopening with you today!

Today we celebrated upcoming transformative renovations at 6 Jubilee Housing bldgs in Adams Morgan. Jubilee has been in my heart and at the center of my policy work since the very beginning of my tenure. I’ve always made access to dignified, affordable housing my top priority.

These are cuts to existing programs w/people in them meaning people will lose their housing subsidies. And I don't know what happens then because the budget doesn't have a plan for that..We are teeing up a conversation right now for how we're going to make people pay their fair share in this budget.

Today the Committee on Public Works & Operations will hear from OCTO, the chief tech org for DC. I'll explore changes in OCTO's operating budget to make sure we are maximizing local & federal dollars to keep our city secure & increase digital equity. Watch live: brianneknadeau.com/committee

ALERT: MPD is searching for missing 2-year-old Royce Hawkins. The child has not been seen since his mother was fatally shot last night in Northwest. Please share! See the child? Call 911. Info on case? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411. mpdc.dc.gov/release/mpd-...

I can’t in good conscience vote for something that is tried and proven as bad policy. This is a rebranded version of the tough-on-crime laws of the past – a curfews-first approach that’s ineffective because it fails to support our youth. brianneknadeau.com/curfews-firs...

Budget oversight hearings begin this morning. Your voice matters as we begin this process. This is your budget, and it should reflect the values and voices of District residents. I encourage you to testify at the upcoming budget oversight hearings. brianneknadeau.com/committee-on...

I’m so proud to receive the highest score in the Sierra Club’s DC Council Scorecard for my environmental record over 5 years. Let’s get the Bottle Bill passed!

Every year we fight over the Pay Equity Fund to support salaries for early childhood educators. Now the Mayor wants to cut it again. Today we learned that the Mayor sees the Fund only as a way to support salaries. I see it as a way to build and sustain a robust high quality childcare system for all

What if every medium-sized building had space for 10% more units? The Council gave unanimous approval to my bill, which frees up more room for housing, one of several measures I'm pushing to address our housing shortage. Read more about the One Front Door Act. brianneknadeau.com/building-cod...

Hope to see you tonight.

Meet with me, on your block. Join me this Monday, April 6 from 6-8 pm at Kookoo Restaurant (3310 14th Street NW). Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas. Registration is encouraged. brianneknadeau.com/boyb

Meet with me, on your block. Join me this Monday, April 6 from 6-8 pm at Kookoo Restaurant (3310 14th Street NW). Bring your questions, concerns, and ideas. Registration is encouraged. brianneknadeau.com/boyb

Happy 50th, Metro! Thanks for keeping us moving and grooving all these years. To many more!

DC desperately needs more housing of all types to make it affordable. I’ve introduced 3 bills to increase production. Today at 10 am the Housing Committee will hear testimony on 2 of those bills: Fair Share Housing Targets & Housing Production Omnibus. Tune in: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

In addition to my major housing production finance overhaul, I’m introducing two other bills to address the need for more affordable housing by making it more feasible and attractive to build much-needed housing in the District.

The Housing Production Trust Fund has built lots of housing in DC – it can do even more. @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and I have introduced a bill that would replace it with a Housing Opportunity Fund - a more robust and modern financing mechanism to speed up building more housing.

I’ve made affordable housing one of my top priorities since I was first elected to the Council in 2014. I’ve put thousands of units of housing in the pipeline here in Ward 1where we’ve exceeded housing targets by 50%. brianneknadeau.com/commitment-t...

Making a law that expanded support for adults with developmental disabilities was one of the most meaningful things I did as Human Services Committee chair. I'm truly honored - not just by the Advocate Equity Award but by the opportunity to have played a role in this incredible work.

The District’s comp plan should be a bold aspiration for how we want the city to grow and support our communities. The new draft land use map updateis underwhelming and disappointing, w/meager changes to density that would stand in the way of the development dc2050.dc.gov/pages/draft-...

D.C.’s bottle bill is projected to reduce litter in our streets, parks, rivers and neighborhoods by at least 70%. And I hope to celebrate passage before the end of this year! More on what's to come this year in my 2026 Ward 1 Update: brianneknadeau.com/2026-ward-1-...