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Chairman Phil Mendelson
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May gratitude find you wherever you are. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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I’m shocked at this terrible attack. Violence of any kind is totally unacceptable. National Guard should not be targets. My prayers go to the families of these service members.
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BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House — which is now on lock down — according to Kristi Noem.
Two National Guard troops shot near White House
The shooting took place in downtown Washington, but authorities have yet to release more information about the victims or possible suspects.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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ICYMI -- My monthly Meet Up with Mendo will be in Ward 6 TOMORROW!

Come out to Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe in Penn Quarter to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 SATURDAY
🕙 10am-12pm
📍555 Pennsylvania Ave NW (Penn Quarter)
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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These bills are one more argument against Congressional interference – because scoring national, partisan points should not take precedence over what is best for the District’s public safety.

Free DC! [Read my full statement]
Despite the narrative being presented by Republican sponsors, these bills will actually set back public safety in the Nation’s Capital. These bills are one more argument against Congressional interference – because scoring national, partisan points should not take precedence over what is best for the District’s public safety. WASHINGTON, DC – DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson issued the following statement opposing bills to amend DC laws: “Despite the narrative being presented by Republican sponsors, these bills will actually set back public safety in the Nation’s Capital,” Mendelson said. “The so-called ‘cash bail reform’ creates an emphasis on the ability to afford bail instead of protecting the community from dangerous criminals. Data proves that our current system is safer for the community. This bill would also require incarceration for certain crimes without bail and without any due process. This is not what we want to see in our justice system. “Repealing our Police Accountability law may please the Fraternal Order of Police, but it also will not make our communities safer. Bad cops destroy community trust. We do not want to go back to a time when police discipline was a secret and the FOP could negotiate their disciplinary process. The same process that the DC Auditor found, in a 2022 report, required the Police Chief to re-hire individuals who had been fired for child abuse, domestic violence, prostitution, sexual assault, and drunk driving. “These bills are one more argument against Congressional interference – because scoring national, partisan points should not take precedence over what is best for the District’s public safety.”
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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My monthly Meet Up with Mendo is coming to Ward 6 this upcoming weekend!

Come out to Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe in Penn Quarter to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 Sat. November 22nd
🕙 10am-12pm
☕️ 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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This morning I stopped by WHUR for the 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon to encourage everyone to give to this amazing cause. Now more than ever are there people in the District and the region in need of help. Visit WHUR.com to donate
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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And if you need a warm place to stay, DC has low-barrier shelters for adults, young adults, and families — as well as hypothermia sites and day centers during cold weather emergencies.

🗺️ Find shelter: cold.dc.gov
📞 Shelter Hotline for rides: 202-399-7093 or 311
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️

Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.

If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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TOMORROW -- Come out to my monthly Meet Up with Mendo in Ward 3!!!

Join me at the Den at @PoliticsProse to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 SATURDAY October 25th
🕙10am-12pm
📍5015 Connecticut Ave. NW (lower level)
October 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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This weekend I had the chance to attended the grand opening of a new pop-up art exhibit celebrating 30 Years of Hung Tao Choy Mei at Dupont Underground. It's a really interesting and colorful exhibit -- and FREE! The exhibit is open daily with performances Fridays and Saturdays until 10 PM!
October 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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My monthly Meet Up with Mendo is coming to Ward 3 this upcoming weekend!

Come out to the Den at @PoliticsandProse to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 Sat. October 25th
🕙 10am-12pm
📍 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW (lower level)
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Had a chance to hang out today at one of my favorite Fall events — the Adam’s Morgan apple pie contest! Great submissions from all the contestants!
October 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Last night I joined the DC Theater Alliance for their Inaugural Sneaker Soirée. We enjoyed captivating mini-plays and got an exclusive sneak peek of Theater Alliance’s new home in Southwest. The arts improve the richness and diversity we celebrate in our city.
October 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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While the shutdown will undoubtedly impact some District residents employed by the federal government, local services will not be affected. We may also see some cutback in federal services and that will also affect District residents.

My statement below
“The shutdown and subsequent threats to employees’ livelihoods by the federal government is disappointing, unfortunately unsurprising, and ultimately avoidable,” Mendelson said. “The Republicans hold control of both Houses of the Legislature as well as the Presidency. This is a problem of their own doing. “But make no mistake, the District government will continue to function. The District is well-managed and we have funds in our coffers, so we will continue operations. The federal government could learn by the example set by the District of Columbia government.”
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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After 35 years, Washington Post titan Colby King is retiring. Last night we recognized his longtime contributions to District politics and journalism. I will miss his integrity, his challenges and most importantly his honesty. Best of luck with this next chapter Colby!
September 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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DON'T FORGET -- I'll be in Ward 4 TOMORROW for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo!

Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 THIS Saturday!
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW
September 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Today I’m joining the Mayor and the Attorney General to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee.

Read my oral and submitted testimony at ChairmanMendelson.com

Watch Live:
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September 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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The bills being voted on today in the House, make the District less safe. These House bills are a completely unnecessary intrusion on the District’s ability to make and enforce our laws.
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson issued the following statement about today’s House vote on H.R.4922 and H.R.5140: “The bills being voted on today in the House, make the District less safe,” Mendelson said. “In the past two years, the Council has clarified laws and imposed new penalties for violating the law, including shoplifting, carjacking, strangulation, and felony endangerment with a firearm. More recently, we worked with the Mayor to establish curfews to prevent the types of large gatherings that had contributed to violence and other crimes in the past. These House bills are a completely unnecessary intrusion on the District’s ability to make and enforce our laws. “These bills will increase criminal behavior. Data shows juveniles tried as adults are more likely to re-offend than those tried in the juvenile justice system – a system built on the principles of rehabilitation through education and counseling, not punishment. Fourteen-year-olds should not be put in adult prison. “We now turn our sights on the Senate, and we will continue to meet with lawmakers on the Hill on both sides of the aisle in an effort to shut down these harmful bills that severely damage the District’s public safety.”
September 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Due to technical difficulties, today’s media briefing will only be broadcast on the Council website or on the Office of Cable Television’s website. Apologies for any inconvenience.

▶️Council website: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer....

▶️Office of Cable TV site: entertainment.dc.gov/service/dc-c...
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Tomorrow (yes—Tuesday!), 10:30AM

Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, at which he discusses the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day

Agendas, etc.
dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...

Watch
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September 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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WARD 4 -- I'll be in your neighborhood this weekend for my monthly Meet Up with Mendo!

Come out to Rue Cafe on 14th street to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District.

📅 Saturday September 20
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍Rue Cafe - 3906 14th Street NW
September 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Today is a day to remember and reflect on the tragedy that occurred 24 years ago on 9/11. We are thankful for our first responders in the District of Columbia and the sacrifice they made that day and every day.
September 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Because of today’s markup, the Council will redouble our efforts to educate members of Congress so that these bills die. We all want a safe city, a beautiful city, that residents and visitors – and even federal officials – can enjoy.
“Today’s House Committee markup will hurt public safety and is a direct affront to the District’s autonomy,” Mendelson said. “Lawmakers who have not been elected by District residents and have slim knowledge of District laws have no place trying to legislate for our residents. “Some of these bills are duplicative of laws already on the books here, some would grind government functions in the District to a halt, and some will increase criminal recidivism. These bills would hurt our police department, hurt our District of Columbia Public Schools, and hurt the ability of Attorney General to protect DC residents. “This is an unprecedented assault on our city. We will continue to lean on our ‘warrior on the Hill,’ Eleanor Holmes Norton, and our local allies, as we fight against this undemocratic attempt to control the District government and District residents. “Because of today’s markup, the Council will redouble our efforts to educate members of Congress so that these bills die. We all want a safe city, a beautiful city that residents and visitors – and even federal officials – can enjoy.”
September 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Repealing our laws is not "liberation." Republicans in Congress can’t be trusted -- they took $1B from us, are moving more than a dozen bills rolling back Home Rule, are trying to take away our elected independent Attorney General and micromanaging our legislative process.
September 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Today's House Oversight Committee markup will hurt public safety and is a direct affront to the District's autonomy. Lawmakers who have not been elected by District residents and have slim knowledge of DC laws have no place trying to legislate for us.

Here's look at why these bills are WRONG for DC
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Today the Council sent a letter opposing the Congressional bills threatening our autonomy. This is a first step to push back against interference. I'm also testifying on the Hill next week and we are meeting with Congressional representatives to explain why these bills are harmful to the District.
September 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM