Posts tagged Politics
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Better Ward 5 ANC plan puts residents, neighborhoods first
Rather than being forced to accept a plan for 10 years that violates good redistricting practices, residents of Ward 5 can choose a redistricting proposal that puts neighborhoods first and treats voters fairly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Patience is a virtue
Slower speeds may come to DC; Bag fee increases shoplifting?; One man owes $17 million in back taxes; Bike “garage” slated for Franconia; Struggle on the waterfront; BRAC bits; Utah entitled to Arizona highways; And…. Keep reading…
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Thomas plan would split McMillan from affected residents
While the Ward 5 Redistricting Task Force executive committee’s plan dilutes the voices of many voters and splits communities, one from Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.‘s office has major problems of its own. Thomas’s plan would separate residents near the McMillan Sand Filtration Site from involvement in decisions around development at that site. It… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Boo[ndoggles]
Shootings mar Halloween; TE “boondoggles” never got funded; Evans’ firm represented hotel partner; 3 years to MoCo BRT?; Metro ridership going down; New Tourmobile now, Circulator later; Tenants purchase building after fight; And…. Keep reading…
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Ward 5 redistricting plan hurts voters and neighborhoods
On October 6th, the Ward 5 Redistricting Task Force approved an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) redistricting plan (despite having limited information about the details) that splits apart communities and distorts voter power. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The numbers show the change
Segregation on the rise, in PG; Metro complaints down, bus complaints up; Maryland drivers get road, pay; Sulaimon case has less evidence, or more; DC has 2 of worst 10 public spaces; Vacant property abounds in East Harlem; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Ohio leads the way
Ohio bridge design reunites neighborhoods; Trails come at a premium; Night of the walking dead; SF candidates offer solutions to transit; Participation can improve outcomes; We are the 0% (of Congress); Tourmobile closing; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Time to start planning for growth
Washington will grow no matter what; Money talks; Tysons Corner does its part; Repubs demand more spending; Cross the virtual tunnel; Trail costs jump; Shout it from the treetops; Movie popcorn gets even more expensive; And…. Keep reading…
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Greig: The DC Council and Ward 2 need a fresh start
The District of Columbia is at a turning point. The strategically important issues for our city’s future are broader now than they were 20 years ago. This is particularly true for Ward 2 where I live with my husband and daughter. It’s time to think more boldly about our future as a city and to pivot to a broader strategic agenda. Unfortunately,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Ethics and apathy
Ethics reform matters; Scandal? Who cares?; Orange line disruption botched; Save money, share a stadium; Protestors create mini-city; AAA-OK with gridlock; MetroAccess customers get ride coupons; Norton supports realtor memorial; And…. Keep reading…