Kenyan R.
McDuffie: One Year Progress Report
Moving Ward 5 Forward
Community Engagement
Community Engagement Office Hours
Instituted Community Engagement Office Hours
10 sessions have been conducted since taking office in June 2012
Conducted Community Walk-Throughs
Proactively address issues, with various D.C. agencies, that affect the quality of life for residents.
Engaging Community Stakeholders
Initiated ANC Quarterly Meetings Held community and inoffice meetings with Faith Based leaders and clergy Attended ANC, Civic, W5COE, and other special meetings
Engaging Seniors
Established Ward 5 Senior Advisory Council The Council is made up of representatives from Senior homes and residential neighborhoods
Instrumental in giving input to FY 14 budget
The Ward 5 Business Community
Hosted Ward 5 Business Networking Reception Instituted Ward 5 Small Business Advisory Council New business development throughout the Ward
Ward 5s Untapped Potential
Ward 5s Industrial Land
Almost half of all the citys industrially zoned land is in Ward 5
Industrial land is underutilized and could provide much needed amenities for Ward 5 Delivering creative and sustainable uses for Ward 5s industrial land.
The Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force
The Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force is a concept introduced in the fall of 2012
The task force will address: o Nuisance issues; o Improving the physical appearance of of industrial sites; o Diversifying businesses; o Promoting green and creative economies; o and identifying opportunities to enhance community amenities.
Economic Development and Neighborhood
Corridor Revitalization
Improving Rhode Island Avenue, N.E. and North Capitol Street
Spurring Economic Development Along Bladensburg Road, N.E. Encouraging Economic Development through the Brewing and Distilling Industries.
Economic Development and
Neighborhood Corridor Revitalization
Secured funding FY14 to support Ward 5 clean teams on 12th Street and Bladensburg Road
Achieved Retail Priority Area designations for Bladensburg Rd, North Capitol St, and Rhode Island Ave Allocated Funds for the Workplace Fraud Amendment Act
Improving the Quality of Life
Quality of Life for Seniors
In the FY14 budget, the Council allocated nearly $24 million to the Office on Aging
$165,000 to support the hiring of additional staff in Ward 5s lead agency; $250,000 to the Office on Aging to support ward-based services for seniors; and $95,000 to the Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service to expand transportation services.
Improving the Quality of Life for All Ward 5 Residents
Providing new Supercans for everyone.
Introduced the Medical Marijuana Cultivation Center and Dispensary Location Restriction Amendment Act to limit the number of centers and dispensaries that may locate in a ward.
Implemented moratorium on strip clubs and strengthen alcoholic beverage regulation laws. Supported additional funding for Ward 5 BikeShare stations.
Preserving our Schools and Libraries
Moved FY 15 funding for Langdon Elementary to FY 14 ensuring school Provided input in conjunction with Ward 5 Council On Education to Chancellor on proposed school closings Initiated discussion with DGS and DCPS on Brookland Middle School and thwarted plan to co-locate with Turkey Thicket Secured funding for the modernization of Woodridge Library and renovation of Lamond Riggs Library
Solving a Decades Long Flooding and Sewage Problem
Ushered through the Flood Assistance Fund Amendment Act of 2012 Introduced the District of Columbia Fire and Casualty Amendment Acts of 2012 and 2013 Called for an interagency response that resulted in establishing the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park Flood Prevention Task Force Instrumental in the establishment of DC Waters Northeast Boundary Neighborhood Protection Project
Tackling Crime
Addressed Crime at the Fort Totten Metro Station Initiated Crime and Safety Forum Ongoing dialogue with MPD and the Office of Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice
Government Accountability
Promoting Accountability and Efficiency in the
As Chair of the Committee on Government Operations, Councilmember McDuffie introduced the following legislation:
o Campaign Finance Training Amendment Act of 2013
District Government
o Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Amendment
o Money Order Tiered Contribution Limit Amendment Act of 2013 o Prohibition on Government Employee Engagement in Political Activity Amendment Act of 2013 o Public Financing of Political Campaigns Amendment Act of 2013
Moving Forward
Vision for Ward 5s Future
Continue to look for ways to improve the quality of life for Ward 5 residents
Continue to create opportunities for new and existing Ward 5 businesses Continue to promote ethics and integrity within our government
Vision for Ward 5s Future
Increase funding for parks and recreation centers
Promote opportunities for small businesses to thrive, thereby creating jobs
Increase volunteerism in Ward 5
Take steps to improve education in Ward 5 and the District
Take steps to address long standing environmental issues
Take steps to improve affordable housing in the District
Tackle the Districts campaign finance laws
Thank You Ward 5!!
