Events: Watch the DC Council’s ACFR briefing

EventsBy Maya Hopkins (Former Engagement Intern) January 29, 2024

Pennsylvania Avenue by Night by Daniel Kelly licensed under Creative Commons.

The Council of the District of Columbia will be holding public hearings on FY 2023 and FY 2024 agency performance from Wednesday, January 17, 2024 through Friday, March 1, 2024. On Thursday, the Council of the District of Columbia is holding a public hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The hearing has the primary goal of receiving testimony from government witnesses to better understand the District government’s financial health. If you are interested in providing a written statement, submit your statement here. Otherwise, tune in live on the council site, or on channel 13 or 18 on the television. Learn more here & RSVP here.

Tuesday, January 30:

Join Habitat for Humanity for trivia night: Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) of DC-NOVA is a group of local professionals committed to the vision where everyone has a decent place to live. HYP hosts a variety of events, including fundraisers, volunteer days, social events, and more. This week, HYP is hosting a happy hour and trivia night at Franklin Hall. Enjoy the company of other future leaders and some fun trivia later in the evening. Learn more and RSVP here.

Wednesday, January 31:

Watch, or testify, at the DC Council’s Committee on Business and Economic Development’s performance oversight hearing: The Council of the District of Columbia is holding the Business and Economic Development’s performance oversight hearing for the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). DMPED’s priorities for the year include increasing housing affordability; developing and executing the District’s equitable economic recovery strategy; advancing catalytic real estate development projects; improving access to capital; and maintaining a transparent DMPED. If you are interested in providing a testimony, you may do so here. Otherwise, tune in live on the council site. Learn more and RSVP here.

Saturday, February 3:

Begin your journey to homeownership: If you are interested in becoming a DC homeowner, this event is a fantastic first step. The Latino Economic Development Center is hosting a webinar homebuying orientation to educate prospective homebuyers on the process. They will also talk about available assistance programs including the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP), Employer-Assisted Housing Program (EAHP), Negotiated Employee Affordable Home Purchase Program (NEAHP), and more. Before applying to these programs, attend this orientation to understand how they work, and how these programs can best help you in your journey to homeownership. Learn more here & RSVP here.

Monday, February 5:

Learn how zoning reforms improve housing access: Zoning code reform is a key way that state and local governments enable housing types beyond single-family. While reforms help address housing shortages and housing affordability crises, what else should policy makers consider to create sustained positive change in housing markets? Join The Urban Institute for a seminar to discuss what states and localities have achieved with zoning reform, the effectiveness of upzoning, and other zoning reform policies relating to racial equity and social mobility through housing. Speakers from all around the country will discuss the main barriers to enacting zoning, and what other pro-housing reform efforts can be made. Learn more here & RSVP here.

Save the Date:

Transit equity teach-in: Finding federal funding: Transit equity is a key part of tackling climate change, creating good jobs, and ensuring that everyone can get to work, school, health care, and more. Well funded public transit is essential for reaching that goal. Congressman Hank Johnson recently reintroduced a bill which would authorize $20 billion annually for four years ($80B total) to transit systems for their operating budgets. This could have big implications for local transit agencies like WMATA, but only if it passes. In this casual conversation, we’ll talk about what the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act could mean for DC, what we can do to help get it passed, and other ways to advance transit equity in DC. Learn more here & RSVP here.

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