Creating a Better Environment Together Last week I met with Tommy Wells, not just a good friend and mentor, but the head of the District Department of the Environment. Our conversation covered a range of issues, from still water around CSX-owned tracks, to Ward 5’s spray booth problems, and to our underutilized green spaces. Tommy andContinueContinue reading “Creating a Better Environment Together | July Newsletter”
Author Archives: Walter Deleon
DC’s Tenant Bill of Rights and what it means for renters and landlords
Starting on July 3, 2015, landlords in the District of Columbia must provide rental applicants with a copy of the Tenant Bill of Rights. The Tenant Bill of Rights outlines the rights of tenants in the District of Columbia and covers areas such as leases, security deposit, disclosure of information, rent increases, building conditions, quietContinueContinue reading “DC’s Tenant Bill of Rights and what it means for renters and landlords”
Commissioner Deleon stands with Mayor Bowser in announcing new drug enforcement strategy
Earlier today, Commissioner Deleon stood alongside DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Cathy Lanier as they announced a new drug enforcement strategy on Monday. Bowser’s office says the police department will focus more of its attention on suppliers who feed dangerous narcotics into the communities, and shift away from out-dated tactics focused on low-levelContinueContinue reading “Commissioner Deleon stands with Mayor Bowser in announcing new drug enforcement strategy”
June Neighborhood Update & DC Flag Day Contest
Friends and neighbors, Late last month I walked by the scene of a house fire at 2600 24th St. NE. One person in the home was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Two firefighters were transported with minor injuries. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, this is a great opportunity to confirmContinueContinue reading “June Neighborhood Update & DC Flag Day Contest”
May Updates & Community News
DDOT street closures: The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will perform a Slurry Seal application on Central Ave NE, from Vista Street to Rhode Island Ave NE; and on Monroe Street, from Rhode Island Ave NE to Chestnut Street NE on or around June 1st to June 3rd, 2015. Slurry Seal application involves a thinContinueContinue reading “May Updates & Community News”
Fire Results in Several Injuries on 24th St.
Earlier today I walked by the scene of the house fire at 2600 24th St. NE. One person was transported with serious injuries. Two firefighters were transported with minor injuries. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, this is a great opportunity to confirm that your smoke detectors are working properly. The DCContinueContinue reading “Fire Results in Several Injuries on 24th St.”
Commissioner Deleon on what makes DC so great
Preview of an interview between Stephen Kolb and Commissioner Deleon on the issues of DC Statehood, ANC duties, and what makes DC such a great place to live, work, and raise a family. https://youtu.be/pgVx7KvQM2w
May Town Hall Meeting at Bliss Nightclub
PUBLIC MEETING – SMD 5C02 Town Hall Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Bliss Nightclub – 2122 24th Place NE Washington DC Agenda: Introduction Presentations (see list below) Community Announcements & Concerns Adjournment Presentations: Woodridge | Woodridge South Civic Associations Q & A session with area nightclubs and entertainment establishments Representatives fromContinueContinue reading “May Town Hall Meeting at Bliss Nightclub”
Commissioner Deleon’s Letter to CSX, DDOT Concerning Public Safety
Commissioner Walter Deleon (5C-02) sent this letter to CSX and the District Department of Transportation regarding the unsafe and filthy conditions near tracks in Woodridge. MS. Ellen M. Fitzsimmons CSX Transportation Inc. 500 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 On behalf of the residents of Woodridge South, I am writing to express my concerns over anContinueContinue reading “Commissioner Deleon’s Letter to CSX, DDOT Concerning Public Safety”
Commissioner Deleon Announces the 50 For 51st Project
At the spring DC Students Leadership Summit, Commissioner Walter Deleon announced the 50 For 51st Project. The 50 day long project aims to make DC Statehood part of a national conversation through organizing at least 50 people to contact their Congress members in support for Statehood. To learn more about the project and sign up,ContinueContinue reading “Commissioner Deleon Announces the 50 For 51st Project”
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