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Statement on Ending Active Use of X

As the Ward 3 Councilmember, I am committed to being accessible to constituents and communicating with residents in ways that are clear, respectful, and safe. After careful review, I will no longer actively post or engage on X (formerly Twitter) as of February 18. This decision results from multiple factors, including concerns about the manipulation of the platform for political purposes. The final straw was the recent controversy around the management of the platform’s AI tool, Grok. Until significant active public pushback, Grok permitted the creation of non-consensual AI-generated deepfakes, particularly targeting women. Last month, the D.C. Attorney General joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general demanding that X address its AI tool’s role in enabling the creation of non-consensual deepfake images. Although the company responded to the controversy, questions remain about the adequacy of the protections adopted. Moreover, the fact that such uses were permitted in the first place only reinforces the serious reservations I have had about the platform over the last year and a half. While no online platform is without challenges, X clearly…

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Statement on Feb. 11 Shooting in Glover Park

I am heartbroken by yesterday’s devastating shooting in Glover Park, where a woman lost her life and her daughter was injured. Two young sons were also present, and one of the sons was unaccounted for before being safely located later. The father, who was the suspect, also apparently took his own life. I have been in contact with the Metropolitan Police Department and appreciate their swift and coordinated response, including their work with Prince George’s County law enforcement to safely locate the missing child. The suspect is deceased, and MPD has confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. I am grateful that the boys are safe with relatives, and I am hopeful for the continued recovery of the injured daughter. This tragedy is especially heartbreaking because these children have now lost their parents. My heart is with them, their loved ones, and all those impacted by this profound loss. I also want to thank MPD for their close coordination with the nearby elementary school to help ensure the safety of students and staff.…

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Statement – Council Committee Reassignments and New Member Appointment

“Following today’s Council committee reassignments, I look forward to taking on the additional oversight responsibilities for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the Office of Lottery and Gaming. These agencies touch critical areas of economic growth, workforce development, and neighborhood vitality, and I look forward to working with colleagues, agencies, and residents on these issues. I will continue to serve as Chair of the Committee on Human Services, which retains the agencies assigned to it. I also want to welcome Councilmember Doni Crawford and look forward to working with her in this new role on the significant challenges and opportunities facing the District.” -Councilmember Frumin

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District to Ensure Washingtonians Receive November SNAP and WIC Benefits

Councilmember Frumin's statement in response to Mayor Bowser's update on DC November SNAP and WIC benefits: "The federal government has placed the District and other states in an impossible situation: withholding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding during the government shutdown, while warning that any state action to fill the gap will not be reimbursed. Faced with the choice between spending up to $29 million in local funds or allowing tens of thousands of DC residents to go hungry, including nearly 50,000 children, the District has taken the responsible step of funding SNAP benefits.  While the District is doing the right thing under difficult circumstances, it is profoundly frustrating that local governments are being forced to shoulder a federal responsibility just to keep families fed. I am profoundly frustrated that while the federal government fails to act, local governments are being forced to shoulder a federal responsibility just to keep families fed due to its willful inaction."

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