Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton held a community meeting last Thursday on the impact on the community of the attack on the Capitol. She announced that she had that day introduced a bill to prohibit fencing off the U.S. Capitol. Norton and CM Charles Allen pressed MPD Chief Contee and U.S. Capitol Police Deputy Chief Chad Thomas for details on the security failures which led to the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol and how long he fence would be up. Neither was forthcoming, deflecting questions with the standard “the matter is under investigation” excuse.
Later that night, an irate CM Allen appeared before ANC6B, and could hardly contain his frustration at USCP Deputy Chief Chad Thomas’ claim that the fencing off of Bartholdi Park and the Botanic Garden were related to the pandemic.
Here’s a link to a petition against building a permanent fence around the Capitol: http://bit.ly/3jTpbCT
The Week Ahead – Highlights of Upcoming ANC Meetings – Photos
By Larry Janezich
Posted February 14, 2021
Highlights of Upcoming ANC Meetings
- Tuesday – ANC6A & ANC6C Transportation Committee hold a joint meeting on H Street traffic and safety issues
- Wednesday – ANC6D holds a special meeting on Public Safety, with CM Charles Allen
The Week Ahead…
Tuesday, February 16,
Special virtual Joint Meeting of ANCs 6A & 6C Transportation & Public Space Committees at 7:00pm, to discuss speeding and safety issues along the H Street Northeast corridor.
For info on joining the meeting, go here:
https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the agenda:
- Introductions & Announcements (10 minutes)
- Community Comment (90 minutes)
- Please Note: Public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per person so that all participants have the opportunity to speak. Additional public comment or materials can be submitted for the record in writing via email.
- TPS and ANC member discussion of action items and next steps.
Ward 6: DPR Ready2Play Virtual Meeting, from 6:30-8:00pm
- The Ready2Play team will be hosting a series of virtual meetings by ward to discuss the Ready2Play Master Plan and the recreational needs and desires of the different neighborhoods within each ward. To register for the Ward 6 meeting go here: https://bit.ly/3jLXA6N
Wednesday, February 17
ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee virtual meeting, 7:00pm.
For info on joining the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- 1637 D Street, NE. Zoning Application for a special exception to permit construction of a two-story with basement addition to an existing, nonconforming, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit.
- 135 13th Street, NE. Zoning Application for a special exception for constructing a second dwelling unit.
- 1101 H Street, NE. Zoning Application for a special exception to permit the construction of a new mixed-use residential building.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
ANC6D Special virtual Meeting on Public Safety, with CM Charles Allen, 7:00pm.
For information on joining the meeting, go here: https://www.anc6d.org/virtualmeeting/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Introduction of the Commission and Featured Guests
- Southwest Public Safety Meeting w/ Councilmember Charles Allen
Thursday, February 18
Mayor Bowser’s 2021 Budget Engagement Forum #2, at 6:00pm.
For information on how to register and receive a video link for the event, go here: http://bit.ly/2Nqtzgy
- Join fellow DC residents at virtual forums to share your values, priorities, and ideas with the Bowser Administration as the FY2022 budget is developed.
Twitter: @MayorBowser Instagram: @Mayor_Bowser Facebook: facebook.com/MayorMurielBowser
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