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The proposed Pepco/Exelon merger is a bad deal for you and me

In April 2014, Chicago-based energy giant Exelon proposed a $6.4 billion takeover of Pepco Holdings. The move would create the most dominating energy provider for DC, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey – as well as the largest energy company in the United States. If that alone isn’t enough to make you skeptical, I hope the nextContinueContinue reading “The proposed Pepco/Exelon merger is a bad deal for you and me”

Statement on ‘Club Bliss’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dear friends and neighbors, I know there have been some concerns about Bliss, a new establishment opening tonight on 24th st. After meeting with the owner yesterday, and coming to the conclusion of needing a voluntary agreement between our community and the establishment, I am writing this email to allay any fears you might have concerning theContinueContinue reading “Statement on ‘Club Bliss’”

District Department of the Environment Public Hearing Scheduled for Jan. 12th

Friends & Neighbors, The Air Quality Division of the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) has received an application from SMART Automotive to construct and operate an auto body paint spray booth at 2615 Evarts St. NE. A public hearing will be held at the DDOE headquarters on January 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM. IContinueContinue reading “District Department of the Environment Public Hearing Scheduled for Jan. 12th”

Copy of Campaign Finance Report now available

The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Section 3002.5 requires all candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner to file an ANC Summary Financial Statement no later than 60 days after the Board of Election certifies the results or certifies the filling of an ANC vacancy. Below is a link to our report with DC-BOE and DC-OCF. Link to our report withContinueContinue reading “Copy of Campaign Finance Report now available”

Meet The New ANC 5C

On Friday, January 2nd, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners from all eight wards of the District of Columbia took the oath of office. Among them, all seven Commissioners of ANC 5C were sworn in. Four new Commissioners for ANC 5C were sworn in for the first time. From right to left: Chairwoman Jacqueline Manning (5C-04), Nolan Treadway (5C-07), Monique Smith (5C-06), WalterContinueContinue reading “Meet The New ANC 5C”

Join us for tomorrow for various swearing in ceremonies

Please join us on Friday, January 2, 2015, to celebrate the swearing in of our next Mayor, Attorney General, Members of the Council and State Board of Education, as well as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. The swearing in ceremony for Councilmembers and Mayor will begin at 9:30 AM and will take place at the Walter E.ContinueContinue reading “Join us for tomorrow for various swearing in ceremonies”

Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells endorses Walter Deleon for ANC

With exactly four weeks to the November 4th general election, my campaign for ANC is stronger than ever. We’ve garnered the support from donors throughout the city, exceeded the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot, and have an incredible number of supporters ready to knock on doors and make phone calls inContinueContinue reading “Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells endorses Walter Deleon for ANC”

What’s an ANC?

When I tell people that I’m running for office, I often get asked what position I’m running for. When I say an ANC Commissioner, they often ask “what’s an ANC Commissioner?” or “What exactly is an ANC?” Well, the answer to those questions lies below. What’s an ANC? Washington, D.C. is divided into eight Wards.ContinueContinue reading “What’s an ANC?”