In news to wrap this year up right, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the Clean Energy Omnibus Act of 2018. The act calls for insuring that by 2032, 100% of the District’s power should come from renewable sources. It’s a dramatic step forward, and one that will make DC a model city […]
I recently sat down with Charles Allen, current Ward 6 councilmember running for re-election, and asked him to talk about his record and his campaign. Charles is being challenged by Lisa Hunter, whose conversation you can listen to by clicking here. The transcript of our conversation is below, for those who prefer to read or […]
Yesterday’s Ward 6 debate at the Hill Center, sponsored by the Ward 6 Democrats and the Hill Rag, gave us several insights about the candidates running for the Ward 6 council seat. During the two-hour debate, Charles Allen, the incumbent, and challengers Lisa Hunter (D) and Michael Bekesha (R), took turns answering questions proffered by […]
I usually try to stay on the Hill for these pieces. Occasionally, however, there is reason to go further afield. Like when the D.C. Council asks questions that seem custom-made for me. This week, I try to answer their question: “Why is there a Unicorn Lane NW?” Unicorn Lane is an odd street, to be […]
We are lucky to have a friend as well as a Councilmember in Charles Allen. He and his team periodically send a Ward 6 update. We are sharing the latest one, in case you missed it. A couple of weeks ago I wrapped up my family leave and came back in the office full-time. Jordi and […]