[Thus far, we have offered our readers perspectives on redistricting from ANC 6B Commissioner Brian Flahaven and Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells. Today we turn to Hill East resident and THIH contributor Tim Krepp for his perspective.] As many of you already know, I, and many of the eastern fringe of Capitol Hill, may soon […]
Tuesday evening at 5:45p, residents are invited to gather at Lincoln Park (13 & East Capitol, SE) to “Keep Capitol Hill Together” in a rally to make it clear that blocks on the eastern boundary of Ward 6 do not want to be redistricted into Ward 7. Organized by ANC 6B09 Commissioner Brian Flahaven, the […]
At its May meeting, ANC 6A in Northeast Capitol Hill voted to take a position on redistricting, with rumors abounding as to the possible loss of communities on its eastern edge to Ward 7. In a letter to Councilmembers Brown, Evans and Mendelson – members of the Special Committee on Redistricting – the ANC not […]
Guest post by Joe Weedon Over the weekend, DCPS Interim Chancellor Kaya Henderson and several members of her senior leadership team joined Councilman Tommy Wells at Eastern High School to present and discuss the state of Ward 6 schools. As Hill residents know, our public schools, at all levels, have undergone a dramatic transition over […]
Join Tommy Wells and Acting Chancellor Kaya Henderson this Saturday at Eastern High School to learn more about Ward 6 public schools and to learn about the city’s plans for them. This is a great chance to share your ideas on how to improve our schools and to meet with DCPS leadership. Refreshments will be […]