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Letter to Senate Leadership Regarding Judicial Vacancies

On November 15, members of the DC Council co-signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the large number of judicial vacancies at the District of Columbia Courts. The letter urged Senate leadership to quickly fill the seats before the end of the year. The full letter is available below. 

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Resources From the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum on November 20, 2024

Public safety is one of Councilmember Frumin's top priorities. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Councilmember Frumin hosted the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center Ballroom and on Zoom. The meeting was an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the District’s initiatives to address crime and safety, as well as trends in our Ward, and have an opportunity to ask questions about public safety efforts to agency leaders from: Commander Tatjana Savoy - Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Director Heather McGaffin - Office of Unified Communications Deputy Attorney General Elizabeth Wieser -  Office of the Attorney General Chief of Staff David Ross - Department of Human Services   Thanks to the panelists and all residents who attended the forum. For meeting materials: Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view and download the meeting slides. Click here to watch a recording of the meeting. See the image below for a copy of the fact sheet distributed to attendees:  

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Statement In Response to the Loss of MPD Investigator Wayne David

Yesterday, Investigator Wayne David, a 25-year Metropolitan Police Department veteran, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. My deepest sympathies go to his loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time. Investigator David dedicated his life to helping make his native DC a safer place. He was committed to getting guns off our streets, and this loss is yet another reminder that the scourge of guns and the pain they cause continues to plague the District. Every day, our police officers and first responders risk their lives to keep their neighbors safe from harm, and they deserve our thanks and support. I join the entire city in expressing my condolences to the family of Investigator David, as well as my gratitude to all at MPD for their bravery and sacrifice. Matt Frumin Ward 3 Councilmember

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Ward 3 For All – FY25 Budget: Neighborhood Safety

Foster Safe, Healthy Neighborhoods People must feel and be safe in their communities. While the District has made progress in reducing crime this year, we can make neighborhoods safer by prioritizing accountability, comprehensive services, and responsible policing. The FY25 budget demonstrates that public safety remains a top priority for the Council. Consistent with last year, we fully funded the Metropolitan Police Department’s hiring and retention request, as well as made capital investments to support the department’s needs. The budget also supported healthier communities by funding environmental programs that improve the quality and condition of our waterways, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and improve household energy efficiency.

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