In this edition, Councilmember Frumin provides updates including recent federal action impacting DC and resources for residents, Tuesday’s Legislative Meeting, the Committee on Human Services work, as well as District updates and community events.
Read the October 9 NewsletterThe next Workday in the Ward on Thursday, September 25, has been moved to UDC Student Center Heritage Hall (4200 Connecticut Ave NW). These monthly events are an opportunity to connect directly with Ward 3 residents with the Ward 3 Council office. Councilmember Frumin will be present in the morning to chat with residents. This time is reserved for office-hours-style drop-in visits where you can share your questions, ideas, or concerns. Ward 3 Council Office staff members and District agencies will also be present at scheduled times to meet with residents. Whether you’re navigating a city service issue, want to discuss policy, or simply want to say hello, this is a great opportunity to connect. To help accommodate attendees, residents are asked to complete this form to reserve a spot to meet with staff and agency representatives at Workday in the Ward: forms.gle/hzT3VZFVZcp5oDxs9 Reservations are not required and walk-ins will still be accepted. Schedule for 9/25: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Coffee with the Councilmember 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Ashlee Mercer (Senior Constituent Services…
READ MOREToday, upon first reading, I voted no on the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025. I believe deeply in the potential of the RFK site. It can and should be a place where the District builds something great, something that delivers new housing, creates jobs, protects the environment, enhances public access to the Anacostia River, and benefits residents citywide. However, despite significant improvements made in recent weeks, and the sincere efforts of many involved, I could not support the deal as presented. Unfortunately, even quite measured, reasonable proposals for strengthening the enforcement of the proposed timetable for the mixed-use development, which is key to delivering economic benefit to the District, were ultimately rebuffed by the Commanders. We need greater accountability to ensure the sites are promptly developed. Otherwise, we risk many of the economic benefits offered by the project being a mirage. I was heartened that a number of colleagues echoed these concerns and want to be hopeful that the issues will be addressed between first and second vote. In the meantime, I…
READ MOREThe committee has concluded its agency budget oversight hearings and its budget markups session. A copy of the committee report and recommendations can be found below.
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