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John Falcicchio

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Rashad Young

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Mark Tuohey

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry
 
Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Charon Hines

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Tommie Jones
 
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July 20, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 29

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

This week has been a hot one in Washington, DC, and forecasts show temperatures continuing to rise over the next several days. In fact, the National Weather Service is predicting that between Friday and Sunday, the heat index value will reach 105 degrees.

To help keep everyone safe, I am urging all of us to remain extra vigilant during the extreme heat. Over the next several days, take time to check on elderly or sick family and neighbors. If you see residents who are experiencing homelessness and struggling with the heat, call 311 to request transportation to a cooling center or shelter. 

Go HERE to learn the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and watch and share the video below to learn three quick tips for staying safe in the heat.  

StayCoolDC


Learn more about the District's Heat Emergency Plan, cooling center locations, and other ways to beat the heat at heat.dc.gov. And follow #staycoolDC on Twitter for updates on the weather and tips for staying safe. 

Stay cool, DC!

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser

ICYMI: The Department of Parks and Recreation's Rec Day has been postponed from Saturday, July 22 to Saturday, September 30 due to extreme heat.

In This Week's Newsletter:

This Saturday: Form-a-Palooza

Formapalooza


Join Mayor Bowser this Saturday at the Administration's first Form-a-Palooza. At this public workshop, community members will have the opportunity to work with design and behavioral science experts to rework several high-profile District forms.

All are welcome and no prior experience in needed. Upon arrival, participants will be able to select which form they want to work on during the session.

Register and learn more about the featured forms HERE

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ICYMI: DC's Food Waste Drop-Off Program Now Available in All 8 Wards

Food Waste


DC's Food Waste Drop-Off Program, launched in April, is now available in all eight wards. On Saturday mornings, District residents can drop off food waste to be composted at designated Farmers Markets, free of charge. The food waste will be taken to a local facility where it will be turned into compost. Come visit us at one of our farmers market locations and ask our compost experts for more information!

Find program locations and learn more HERE.

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Help Update the Sustainable DC Plan

SustainableDC


Right now, the Bowser Administration is in the process of updating the Sustainable DC plan. To help update the plan, please take this quick three-minute surveyIn addition to taking the survey, go to sustainabledc.org in order to stay informed about upcoming focus groups, pop-ups, and other ways to get engaged.

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A District Minute

districtminute


This week's District Minute features stories about the groundbreaking at Democracy Prep Congress Heights Public Charter School, the Mayor's investments in early childhood education initiatives, and the District’s recent efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Pathways to the Middle Class: Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, Maintenance Worker

Job Posting

The mission of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is to provide court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive residents by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the least restrictive, most home-like environment consistent with public safety.

DYRS has an opening for a maintenance worker. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement

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