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READ MOREThis bill makes the DC Flex shallow rent subsidy program permanent. DC Flex provides families with a flexible pool of funds they can use to pay rent when unexpected expenses or emergencies arise, or when their paycheck simply does not stretch far enough to cover the month’s rent. For example, if a family’s car breaks down or a medical bill arrives, DC Flex ensures they don’t fall behind on rent. Families can use the funds as needed, up to an annual amount. Since 2017, DC Flex has helped families avoid homelessness, with 88 percent of participants stably housed after one year. Permanency will reassure families that this lifeline isn’t going away, and it will help the District plan more effectively for long-term housing stability. See the bill introduction package below.
READ MOREThis bill requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to restore stolen benefits and transition from outdated swipe EBT cards to secure, microchipped cards. Benefits theft has stripped millions from our most vulnerable residents; 5,198 cases totaling more than $2.1 million in FY24 alone. EBT cards with chips could reduce theft by 90 percent, and residents deserve both stronger protections and timely replacement of their benefits when theft occurs. Having worked extensively on oversight of DHS, I have seen firsthand how delays and outdated systems erode trust in public services. This bill is about modernizing government, preventing avoidable harm, and making sure residents can rely on the benefits they have earned. See the introduction package below.
READ MOREThe 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…
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