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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · 3d

But we can’t stop here. To keep pace with our goals, I’m proud to have introduced legislation to accelerate this critical work and create green jobs in the process.

If you haven’t yet, check your service line and learn how to get support for replacement:👇🏾

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · 3d

It was a privilege to celebrate the 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ lead service line replacement with @dcwater.bsky.social in beautiful ANC 4D!💧

#LeadFreeDC is helping to protect children and families from the harmful effects of lead. Sign up today! www.dcwater.com/resources/lead

CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · 3d

Great news for #Ward4 and DC! 💧🛠️

Today, #Petworth was the site of the 10,000th lead pipe replacement in DC. It’s a testament to the hard work of @dcwater.bsky.social and thousands of neighbors who have stepped up to make their homes and our city safer.

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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · Aug 24

And @freedcproject.bsky.social has put together a 2025 Back to School Community Safety Toolkit — check it out at freedcproject.org/schools

Back to School Community Safety Toolkit — Free DC

Families and parent organizations have an important role to play in ensuring schools remain safe, structured, and supportive places for children to learn. This toolkit compiles ideas from education ad...

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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · Aug 25

Every year, one of my favorite traditions is handing out pencils to DCPS students on their first day of school. It was a joy to visit Truesdell Elementary this morning to cheer on our Ward 4 scholars and see their excitement ahead of starting classes.

Wishing all our students a great year ahead!

Taking a photo inside of a handmade purple photo prop frame that says "Truesdell" on it outside of the school.

CM Janeese Lewis George greets students while waving a pom pom and holding a "Welcome Back / Bienvenidos" sign written in Truesdell purple with a purple heart on it.

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jul 23

ANC 4D is deeply alarmed by the DC Auditor’s report, and it furthers our concerns that MPD’s current policies are insufficient to address and prevent police misconduct.

We call on Chief Pamela Smith to immediately adopt the recommendations outlined in the report: anc4d.org/anc-4ds-lett...

ANC 4D's Letter to Chief Smith Regarding DC Auditor Report on Reinstatement of MPD Officers - ANC 4D

ANC 4D issued a letter to Chief Pamela Smith in light of the DC Auditor’s report on reinstatement of officers involved in killing of Karon Hylton-Brown in Brightwood…

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jul 13

ANC 4D has updated its website (the old site very much had “graphic design is my passion” energy). Check it out, and be sure to sign up for our emails! anc4d.org

Welcome to ANC 4D - ANC 4D

ANC 4D is the neighborhood’s official voice in advising the DC government and Federal agencies on matters that affecting our neighborhoods. ANC weighs in on issues such as…

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Zach Israel @zachisrael.bsky.social · Jun 18

Also, if we have $$$ to completely revamp the Rock Creek Tennis Center in Ward 4 (including $3 million in FY26 for planning & design work on a pool there), surely we can find the money for a library in a Ward 4 neighborhood that so desperately needs it, literally half a mile away.

But I digress.

Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jun 17

This deal seems to be a positive development, I have 2 major concerns about process: 1) Why isn’t the W4 CM nor impacted ANCs being notified? 2) Why does EOM keep prioritizing projects that don’t align with Ward 4’s top needs? This is great, but what about Kennedy St library we were promised?

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jun 17

I do not support making the pretrial provision of Secure DC permanent without having adequate data to understand the impact.

Pinto asked why we should require strenuous study before passing this bill — bc when detention and racial equity is at stake we should be certain we’re not creating harms.

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Jun 17

The no votes came from Nadeau and Robert White, while Lewis George and McDuffie voted present. The main concerns were around whether expanded pre-trial detention has improved public safety or not, and the disproportionate impact on Black residents.

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jun 17

This deal seems to be a positive development, I have 2 major concerns about process: 1) Why isn’t the W4 CM nor impacted ANCs being notified? 2) Why does EOM keep prioritizing projects that don’t align with Ward 4’s top needs? This is great, but what about Kennedy St library we were promised?

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Jun 17

As Chair of the ANC abutting these properties, it’s beyond insulting to Ward 4 that our Councilmember @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social didn’t find out about this until days before the legislative meeting. My ANC was never notified officially.

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Jun 17

Update on this: Deputy Mayor Nina Albert told the D.C. Council today that Bowser wants to move quickly on these purchases because of a pending foreclosure sale, but also because they are next to a former D.C. fire station. The idea would be for some type of mixed-use development.

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · Jun 16

Interesting: @mayorbowser.bsky.social is asking the D.C. Council to let her buy six commercial properties on Georgia Avenue just south of Missouri Avenue NW. Her office says the properties are "currently underutilized, facing foreclosure, and are at risk of becoming blighted."

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Apr 28

I commute through this intersection too — I’ll be submitting a TSI flagging concerns re: bike lane, blocked intersection, and impact on safety for students especially (students from 3+ schools regularly use this intersection!)

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CM Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social · Apr 7

Whenever projects take place in #Ward4, it’s essential neighbors make their voices heard so plans reflect the needs and wishes of our community.

In this 🧵, I want to highlight a few opportunities for neighbors to share feedback on important #Ward4 projects currently underway.

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Julie Patton Lawson @srfrjulie.bsky.social · Mar 6

DC now has a web portal for feds experiencing firings and other uncertainty. Please take a look, take advantage of the services, and share with your families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues

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Resources for Impacted Federal Workers

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · Mar 5

We need @mayorbowser.bsky.social @chmnmendelson.bsky.social to #ChooseDC this budget season. That means safe, stable & secure housing for all, ending homelessness, supporting affordable housing & investing in public housing. Choose us! @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social platform: bit.ly/ChooseDCPlatform

Housing security: DC policymakers must choose investments in housing instead of displacement and criminalization. #ChooseDC #DCBudget

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Mar 5

History has shown that giving in to bullies emboldens them for bigger attacks. Congress has been threatening to take away our funding since the start of Home Rule 50 years ago. We have always fought back. Let's not give up the fight before it’s even started.

Screenshot of tweet from Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser: "Mayor Bowser released the following statement on the evolution of Black Lives Matter Plaza"

"We have long considered Black Lives Matter Plaza's evolution and the plaza will be part of DC's America 250 mural project, where we will invite students and artists to create new murals across all eight wards. The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference. The devastating impacts of the federal job cuts must be our number one concern. Our focus is on economic growth, public safety, and supporting our residents affected by these cuts."

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Jenn Kauffman @jennaudrey.bsky.social · Mar 6

As a parent of an IEP student, I’m terrified about what Musk & McMahon will do to special edu, especially given this Administration’s hatred of accessibility.

Together with the Dept of Ed’s investigation into @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, I’m extremely worried they’re setting up for something bad.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Mar 6

WSJ confirms draft of EO I reviewed earlier:

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Mar 6

MPD has refused to say where the officers will be assigned or whether they will receive back pay.

In addition to the officers’ obstruction, “9 other young Black men accused Sutton of knocking them off motorbikes and stealing small amounts of cash and weed.” washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7594...

D.C. Cop Who Was Reinstated Following Trump’s Pardon Is Accused of a Pattern of Reckless Vehicle Pursuits

In sworn affidavits, nine young Black men accuse Officer Terence Sutton of knocking them off motorbikes and stealing small amounts of cash and weed.

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Mar 6

I was angry when Trump circumvented the judicial process to pardon the officers involved in the killing of #KaronHyltonBrown as political red meat for his MAGA base.

But the reinstatement of the officers to the MPD force is a betrayal to residents here in the neighborhood where he was killed.

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PoPville @popville.bsky.social · Mar 1

“DC revenue predicts effects of federal downsizing” Spoiler, it’s not good - Reactions from the Mayor and Council Chair: www.popville.com/2025/03/dc-r...

“DC revenue predicts effects of federal downsizing” Spoiler, it’s not good - PoPville

From an email: "Modeling District Revenue to Certify Debt Service Obligations: Methodology Update 2025.(PDF) This report uses a model to forecast the District’s gross revenue to be $12.0 billion (comp...

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Feb 24

I agree! I hope you will ask DC Health to ensure that readily available information is available on this, flu, and covid — including messaging that encourages masking indoors during high-transmission times, especially for at-risk individuals.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today!

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Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · Feb 24

The measles vaccine has been licensed for public use since 1963.

You can find a place to get vaccinated here: www.vaccines.gov/en/

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Feb 24

Nearly 100 people across Texas and New Mexico have contracted measles, state officials say, escalating anxiety over the spread of a potentially life-threatening illness that was declared eliminated in the United States more than two decades ago.

Measles, once eliminated in the U.S., sickens 99 in Texas and New Mexico

Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Feb 24

The Dept of Health Care Finance decided not to implement Medicaid reimbursement of home visiting programs required by my bill Council passed & funded. This exasperating & irresponsible decision excludes new parents from services critical to health & child development.

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · Feb 24

Read up on this year's #TranspoBINGO and get a preview of what's new and notable, as well as some of your favorite returning squares. This year's game starts THURSDAY, February 27 and ends with a happy hour and prizes at metrobar on March 6.
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Transpo to the future with TranspoBINGO 2025

TranspoBINGO 2025 is February 27–March 6. Get ready to mark your squares.

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Feb 19

I'm deeply concerned about this -- I'll be asking @councilofdc.bsky.social members what they'll do to provide emergency resources for the vast numbers of DC residents who are reeling because of President DOGE.

The 51st @51st.news · Feb 17

ICYMI: Trump is razing the federal workforce, and the fallout on D.C.'s economy could be severe.

Trump is razing the federal workforce. What will that do to D.C.?

The federal government creates tens of thousands of jobs in D.C., including in adjacent industries like consulting and nonprofits. The fallout on D.C.’s economy could be severe.

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Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08) @ancjenn.bsky.social · Feb 14

How did this person not hit anyone??