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Councilmember Matt Frumin Commits to Voluntarily Donate His Historical Records to the DC Archives

MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Damiana 202.258.9532 | cdamiana@dccouncil.gov Councilmember Matt Frumin Commits to Voluntarily Donate His Historical Records to the DC Archives Frumin will donate his papers at the conclusion of his first term in 2027, which coincides with the Archives’ 40th anniversary and the opening of its new facility. WASHINGTON, DC –– Councilmember Matt Frumin announced his commitment to gift his papers and historical records to the District of Columbia Archives in a letter he transmitted to Secretary of State Kimberly Bassett today. The commitment will improve Council transparency, preserve DC’s local history, and support the DC Archives. “This is about transparency,” Frumin said. “Donating my records to the DC Archives will ensure our historic work expanding opportunity and creating a more inclusive Ward 3 will be accessible for generations to come.” Current public records laws do not mandate the preservation of Councilmembers’ records. As a result, when Councilmembers leave office, their papers are typically lost and never become inaccessible to the public. Councilmember Frumin is the first Councilmember to make the bold and transparent step…

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Councilmember Matt Frumin Announces His FY 2024 Budget Priorities to Advance a “Ward 3 for All”

MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Damiana 202.258.9532 | cdamiana@dccouncil.gov Councilmember Matt Frumin Announces His FY 2024 Budget Priorities to Advance a “Ward 3 for All” Frumin will leverage the budget process to fund future-focused solutions to challenges facing Ward 3 and the District. WASHINGTON, DC –– Councilmember Matt Frumin announced his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 today, which he transmitted in a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser. The ambitious priorities seek to realize a “Ward 3 for All” by expanding opportunity and growing inclusive neighborhoods. His budget priorities highlight seven critical strategies: Fully Fund Neighborhood Schools Promote Affordable, Abundant Housing Options Expand Economic Opportunity Invest in Safer Streets and Accessible Transit Foster Safe, Healthy Neighborhoods Support our Seniors Celebrate Local Arts, Culture, and Recreation “I will use the FY 24 budget process to press for additional funds for public schools in Ward 3 and across the District,” said Councilmember Frumin. “A critical first step will be to reverse the destructive proposed cuts to more than 60 DCPS schools. We must restore crucial school services citywide.” Councilmember…

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