March 14, 2019 | Vol. 5, Issue 11
Dear Washingtonians,
This week, at the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference, I was proud to lead a national discussion on affordable housing. As the Chair of the NLC’s Housing Taskforce, I shared the important work we are doing to produce and preserve affordable housing here in the District and also called on the federal government to step up and invest more in our nation’s infrastructure, including our housing.
The next day, I joined community members and residents of Ward 8 to cut the ribbon on the new Busboys and Poets in Anacostia. This project, which also includes a new home for the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, delivered a long-awaited, long-requested amenity to Ward 8 – a new full-service restaurant in historic Anacostia. Of course, along with the restaurant comes new jobs and opportunities for our residents.
Both of these events - the discussion on housing with the National League of Cities and the opening of the new Busboys and Poets - represent the progress our city has made as well as the work that lies ahead. On Monday, March 18, at my 2019 State of the District Address, I look forward to sharing my vision for how we can do more both nationally and locally to ensure Washingtonians have the housing, jobs, and opportunities they need to live healthy, happy lives.
RSVP for my State of the District Address HERE, or watch it live at mayor.dc.gov/live.
Sincerely,
Throughout March, Mayor Bowser's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives is celebrating women and policies focused on uplifting women and girls in our community. Learn more about Women's History Month events HERE.
See a full list of the women honored at the Washington Women in Excellence Awards HERE.
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On Tuesday, Mayor Bowser joined community members in celebrating the grand opening of the new Busboys and Poets in Anacostia. The new restaurant is part of an innovative District project that is transforming a vacant building into the new home of the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative (FSFSC) and delivering new jobs, opportunity, and amenities to the residents of Ward 8.
This is the first Busboys and Poets east of the Anacostia River, and includes a full-service restaurant, bookstore, event space, and hospitality training center. Watch the grand opening HERE.
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Every March, the Bowser Administration proudly celebrates national Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. This year, we are especially proud to celebrate the contributions of a local group of self-advocates who work tirelessly to champion the rights of people with disabilities.
Learn more about how the DC Department on Disability Services is partnering with disability service and advocacy groups across the city to host an array of events to celebrate the abilities, interests, and talents of people with disabilities HERE.
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This week’s District Minute features stories about Mayor Bowser's address to the National League of Cities, the Washington Women of Excellence Awards, and the grand opening of the new Busboys and Poets.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for Washington, DC. MPD's mission is to protect DC's residents and visitors through high-quality community policing, state-of the-art information technology, and a commitment to innovation.
MPD has an opening for a Boat Vessel Registrar. This position is responsible for coordinating the boat vessel registration and renewal and ensuring that notices of renewal and new registration requirements are communicated to the stakeholders. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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