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Thursday, May 10 General Meeting Information
U Street Neighborhood Association will have its general meeting on May 10, 2012 at the Third District Pollce Station community room at 7 pm. DDOT will give updates on the U Street streetscape. The office of Planning will be providing an overview of the PUD process. JBG will be providing updates and describe the variances they are requesting for the project at Florida/8th Street. Hiba Abdallah will be presenting on a facility planned to be built at 9th/S St NW for individuals aging out of the foster care system. Also Zahir Rahimi (owner of Mila 2015 14th St) will describe his desire to change this clothing store to a restaurant. We will also be discussing the U Street Neighborhood Harrison Recreation Center film series starting in May.
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In a letter to constituents released on February 23, 2006, Councilmember Jim Graham (Ward 1 - D) announced his decision to seek reelection to the Ward 1 seat and forgo a run at the open seat of Council Chairman.
Councilmember Graham will be seeking a third term as the Councilmember from Ward 1, his complete letter is below.
My dear friends:
I have decided to seek reelection to the DC Council from Ward One, the most diverse area in the District of Columbia.
Representing the residents of Ward One and serving all of DC is a great honor. I look forward to the months ahead and, as always, the lively and productive discussion of issues that campaigns inspire.
During my two terms on the Council, my staff and I have sought to improve the quality of life in Ward One by fighting to make our neighborhoods safer, strengthen schools, renovate libraries and keep our local economic engine running. We have worked to preserve diversity while also welcoming newcomers into our neighborhoods. More than 3000 low income apartments have not only been preserved but have been rehabilitated along the 14th Street corridor. At the same time, new apartments and the largest retail center outside of downtown, have been, or are being built in the area of U Street and Columbia Heights...transforming, without moving a single person, what were previously chain linked fenced, vacant lots.
As Chair of the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, I have fought to protect renters, as well as to preserve and create new, affordable housing units. In these economic boom times, few issues are as critical toward safeguarding the great cultural diversity of our city. I have also fought successfully to rid our neighborhoods of alcohol licenses that are a magnet for crime and violence.
Previously, as chair with oversight on DC property, I conducted a successful investigation into what was revealed to be--in 63 hours of hearings--a major scandal involving fraud, theft and unethical conduct at the Office of Property Management. Major reforms as well as criminal and civil actions resulted from that investigation.
By all measures we have accomplished a great deal in Ward One and throughout the city. Working together we have made great progress over the past eight years, but there are many unfinished projects that need to be addressed.
That is why I seek reelection.
Bests, Jim
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