Uncategorized Archives - Page 24 of 33 - Ward 3 Councilmember Matt Frumin

June 2, 2023

A People-first FY2024 Budget: Housing

Safe, stable, and affordable housing for all residents must be a priority for the District. Recognizing the impact of the housing market on our local economy and the hardships it can create for families and seniors, I called for investments in housing production and support for residents at risk of eviction. I was deeply concerned that the Mayor’s initial proposal could contribute to a perfect storm for vulnerable residents that worsened our homelessness crisis and led to a surge in evictions. To tackle these challenges, the Council made significant investments in emergency rental assistance, civil legal services, and housing vouchers that aid residents facing displacement.

A People-first FY2024 Budget: Schools

We must establish high-quality DCPS schools in every community, ensuring a predictable and accessible path from pre-school to high school. The FY 24 budget advances that goal, prioritizing well-resourced classrooms, modern facilities, support for teachers, and nutritious school meals. I am proud that the Council rectified shortcomings in the initial proposal to reverse devastating school-level budget cuts, support teacher wellness and retention programs, and proactively address school infrastructure maintenance and modernization. The final budget: adds $6.2 million to the capital budget for Stoddert Elementary to enable a sensible addition that can fully meet the needs of the community. provides first-time funding to address the challenges of midyear mobility in DCPS schools -- many DCPS schools receive significant numbers of students after audit day and they should be braced for those predictable arrivals, an issue I have raised for close to a decade. enables significant pay increases for charter teachers to keep pace with DCPS while also adding significant transparency requirements on charter teacher pay. Increased budgets for eight Ward 3 schools as part of Chairman…

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