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Letter to Senate Leadership Regarding Judicial Vacancies

On November 15, members of the DC Council co-signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the large number of judicial vacancies at the District of Columbia Courts. The letter urged Senate leadership to quickly fill the seats before the end of the year. The full letter is available below. 

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Hearing on Councilmember Frumin’s Universal Out-of-School Time Bill

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Chairman Phil Mendelson and the Council Committee of the Whole (COW) held a hearing on legislation Councilmember Frumin introduced, the “Universal Out-of-School Time Amendment Act of 2023,” as well as general oversight of out-of-school time (OST) programs. OST provides students with engaging programs, and improves attendance and safety. Currently, there aren't enough OST seats for every student, but there is broad support - including in the administration - to meet these needs. Councilmember Frumin's bill offers a road map to access for all students. Thanks to Chairman Mendelson for holding the hearing on the bill and oversight of OST programs, and thanks to witnesses who took time from their day to testify to how impactful these programs are for students. View the meeting information: https://dccouncil.gov/event/committee-of-the-whole-public-hearing-136/ Watch the hearing: https://www.youtube.com/embed/dvAs4hAUl2Y See the full legislation: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B25-0630  

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Resources From the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum on November 20, 2024

Public safety is one of Councilmember Frumin's top priorities. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Councilmember Frumin hosted the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center Ballroom and on Zoom. The meeting was an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the District’s initiatives to address crime and safety, as well as trends in our Ward, and have an opportunity to ask questions about public safety efforts to agency leaders from: Commander Tatjana Savoy - Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Director Heather McGaffin - Office of Unified Communications Deputy Attorney General Elizabeth Wieser -  Office of the Attorney General Chief of Staff David Ross - Department of Human Services   Thanks to the panelists and all residents who attended the forum. For meeting materials: Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view and download the meeting slides. Click here to watch a recording of the meeting. See the image below for a copy of the fact sheet distributed to attendees:  

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