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DC Jews launch weekend of counterprotests to white supremacist rally recalling Charlottesville
Friday, 10 August, 2018
“We have currently an administration that unleashed these furies of hatred, unleashed these furies of divisiveness,” said Mary Cheh, a member of the Washington city council. “We have to reject them, condemn them, in no uncertain terms.”... more >
Fearing lead, city lawmakers urge Bowser to halt demolition at D.C. General
Thursday, 09 August, 2018
A majority of the D.C. Council is urging Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s administration to stop demolition work on the campus of the shuttered D.C. General Hospital campus after workers discovered elevated levels of lead about 250 feet away from buildings that house more than 100 homeless families.... more >
Mary Cheh: DC Council should seek middle ground on Initiative 77
Wednesday, 08 August, 2018
...I think there is or can be agreement around two essential points: Wages of very-low-wage tipped workers — again, mostly women — should rise, and the restaurant industry should remain vibrant. If we go forward with the repeal bill (and by all accounts the votes are there to do just that), the legislative process — which includes the power of amendment — gives us a chance to find a reasonable alternative to simply “yes” or “no.” We can address the concerns of the business community and respect the will of the voters.... more >
Who Gets Access to Data About D.C.’s Public Schools?
Thursday, 26 July, 2018
In the wake of a series of DC Public Schools scandals, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh came forward with an idea: an independent research collaborative that would conduct studies on the city’s public schools, including charters. This collaborative, outlined in draft legislation, would have an advisory board comprised of 16 education stakeholders who would drive the research agenda.
Cheh’s concept has precedent. ... more >
Sep
11
Honoring Ward 3’s First Responders
Residents are welcome to join Councilmember Cheh and give a special thanks to our first responders at any of the fire houses below: 10:30 am: Engine 16 located downtown, 1018 13th Street, N.W. – Ceremonial Resolution Presentation 12:30 pm: Engine 29 in the Palisades, 4811 MacArthur Boulevard, N.W. 1:00 pm: Engine 28 in Cleveland Park, 3522 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. 1:30 pm: Engine 31 in Forest Hills, 4930 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. 2:00 pm: Engine 20 in the Tenleytown, 4300 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.... more >
Sep
15
Chat with Cheh at Glover Park Day
Councilmember Cheh's monthly Chat with Cheh events are a great opportunity for residents to meet directly with the Councilmember and her Constituent Services staff. These open community events offer residents an opportunity to pitch the Councilmember legislative ideas, help identify areas in the neighborhood that could use improvement, receive updates on Council business, or merely stop by to connect with Mary. All are welcome!... more >
Aug
24
CRIAC Reformulation Strategies
Recommendations include: 1. Increase incentives for replacing impervious surfaces. 2. Provide discounts to ratepayers who are preserving a large amount of green space. 3. Create a surcharge for large commercial entities using high concentrations of water. 4. Remove the exemption for public roads, sidewalks, and alleys on District and federal properties. 5. Charge surrounding jurisdictions more for the Clean Rivers Project. 6. Generate revenue through the increased property values along the waterfronts. 7. Propose amending the Consent Decree.... more >
Jul
13
Cheh Media Advisory: Letter to DC Water re Boil Water Alert
On Friday, July 13th, Councilmember Mary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3) sent a letter to DC Water General Manager David Gadis requesting specific information on the malfunction at a DC Water pumping station led to the agency advising residents to boil water before use due to concerns that the water was contaminated and could cause adverse health effects.... more >
Jul
10
“Clean Energy DC Act of 2018” to set aggressive renewable energy policy in the District
“The fight to reduce the impacts of climate change is the most important environmental issue of our time. The District has been a leader in this fight, but we need to do much more if we wish to achieve the greenhouse gas reduction goals in the Sustainable DC Plan and in our commitment to the Paris Accords on Climate Change. By changing the way we approach energy consumption and building emissions, we will have a clear path forward in the fight against the devastating effects of climate change,” said Councilmember Cheh. ... more >
May
29
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