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Councilmember Frumin Introduces “Green Workforce Pilot Amendment Act of 2026” to Protect the Social Safety Net and Support Conservation Workforce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134   Councilmember Frumin Introduces “Green Workforce Pilot Amendment Act of 2026” to Protect the Social Safety Net and Support Conservation Workforce  WASHINGTON, DC (September 24, 2026) — On September 21, 2026, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin, chair of the Committee on Human Services, along with Councilmembers Charles Allen, Anita Bonds, Janeese Lewis George, and Elissa Silverman, introduced the “Green Workforce Pilot Amendment Act of 2026.” This legislation aims to protect District residents from losing their public benefits due to new federal mandates by connecting them with meaningful, paid work in environmental and conservation roles. Recent changes to federal law have expanded work requirements for public benefit programs, severely threatening the District residents who rely on those programs. The federal government recently imposed new Medicaid community engagement requirements and eliminated DC’s long-standing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirement waiver for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). According to estimates from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health…

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PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Frumin Introduces Legislation to Address Income Tax Avoidance Strategy and Raise Over $130 Million for District Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  SEPTEMBER 22, 2026  MEDIA CONTACT:   Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134  Councilmember Frumin Introduces Legislation to Address Income Tax Avoidance Strategy and Raise Over $130 Million for District Services  WASHINGTON, DC (September 22, 2026) — On September 16, 2026, Ward 3 Councilmember Matthew Frumin introduced the “Pied-à-Terre Property Tax Amendment Act of 2026,” to address a reality that certainowners of luxury second homes strategically avoid paying DC income taxes.  “Across the District, there are homeowners who are careful to live here for one day less than the 183-day statutory residency test and instead establish residency in a low- or no-tax state,” said Councilmember Frumin. “These wealthy owners benefit from District infrastructure, services, and amenities for nearly halfthe year, but pay zero income tax to DC. This tax avoidance strategy shifts the financial burden onto resident taxpayers. This bill ensures that those who use DC as a part-time residence pay their fair share.”  The bill establishes a new Class 1C property tax category that applies to select non-owner-occupied residential properties that carry an…

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PRESS RELEASE – Councilmember Frumin Introduces Legislation to Improve How Child Support Reaches DC Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134 WASHINGTON, DC — Councilmember Matt Frumin (Ward 3), Chair of the Committee on Human Services, today introduced the Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026, alongside Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Councilmember Brooke Pinto (Ward 2). The legislation updates the District’s child support system to ensure that payments collected on behalf of children are delivered more directly, consistently, and effectively to families. Child support is a critical source of stability for many low-income households, particularly for families receiving or previously receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Yet under current law, much of the child support collected in these cases is diverted to reimburse government costs before families see any benefit. As a result, parents may receive only a portion of the support paid on behalf of their children, creating confusion for families navigating the system and limiting their ability to cover basic needs. The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 makes targeted, practical changes to address these challenges. By ensuring that more child support dollars reach families and by clarifying enforcement rules, the…

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PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Frumin Welcomes Chevy Chase Civic Core Proposal Selection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Caudill, Communications Director - kcaudill@dccouncil.gov; (202) 741-2134 Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin Welcomes Mayor’s Selection of Proposal for Chevy Chase Civic Core WASHINGTON, DC — Councilmember Matt Frumin (Ward 3) today welcomed the Mayor’s selection of a proposal from Rift Valley Chevy Chase, LLC (Rift Valley) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Core. Rift Valley was chosen from eight proposals submitted during the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The Civic Core is a District-owned site that includes the Chevy Chase Library and Chevy Chase Community Center, built in 1968 and 1971, respectively. The approximately 73,000-square-foot site, located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW in Ward 3, will be redeveloped to include a modernized library, community center, and 177 units of new affordable and market-rate housing. The proposed project will also include additional parking and double the amount of existing open space, including a play park, sport courts, an amphitheater, and native plant garden. Councilmember Frumin looks forward to receiving community input on the project as this process moves…

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