Submitted by empowerdc on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 19:02.
Empower DC Holds Public Housing “Privatization” Forum
Empower D.C., a grassroots organization, will hold a Community Forum to discuss the Threat or Opportunity of the Obama Administration’s proposal to reform public housing through PETRA,(Preservation, Enhancement, and Transforming Rental Assistance Act).
PETRA would allow, among other major changes, private ownership of public housing, including the borrowing of money from private banks and other investors for repairs and maintenance.
The Community Forum, also called an Empowerment Circle, will be held: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Southwest Library, located at 900 Wesley Place, SW, Washington, DC. (Near “Eye” and 6th Streets,SW).
Submitted by empowerdc on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 11:45.
The Annual Membership Meeting is a time for members and supporters to fellowship with each other, hear about the work of our campaigns, and participate in activities to grow and strengthen Empower DC. All are welcome - we hope you will join us!
EMPOWER DC'S
Sixth Annual
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Building Community Power Through Grassroots Organizing!
Saturday, April 10th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Light Breakfast Served at 9:45 AM
Thurgood Marshall Academy Charter School
2427 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE
Submitted by empowerdc on Mon, 01/11/2010 - 18:35.
NEXT STEP TO SAVE PUBLIC PROPERTY:
Pass Legislation on the District Facilities Plan!
The District Facilities Plan is a planning document long required by DC’s Comprehensive Plan, yet never completed by the city government. The plan is needed to identify the facilities needs of DC government agencies – and to ensure the fair and equitable placement of services needed by our communities!
Due to the demands of the People’s Property Campaign, Councilwoman Cheh has introduced legislation on the District Facilities Plan and is holding a hearing January 14th. We need your help! Turn out, testify or submit a written statement in support of passage of the bill *with key changes* that are needed to strengthen it.
Submitted by empowerdc on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 22:36.
06/04/2009 - 10:30
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Tell the City Council to ensure decent, affordable housing in the District.
Help Pass the Omnibus Rental Housing Amendment Act of 2009 and the Tenant Protection Act of 2009, which:
Permit tenants to bring housing conditions cases in Landlord-Tenant Court
Require notice to tenants if the city brings an enforcement action against landlords
Establish mandatory system to ensure that all apartments are inspected regularly
Set criteria for the Nuisance Abatement fund to fix deficient housing conditions
Require DCRA and the Board of Condemnation to use the repair fund, where possible, to repair dangerous conditions without displacing tenants
Protect tenants who are temporarily displaced due to code violations.
Come testify at a hearing about these important bills
Thursday, June 04 at 10:30 AM at the Wilson Building:
1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW Council Chamber (Room 500)
To sign up to testify contact Davida Crockett of the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs via email at dcrockett@dccouncil.us, or by phone (202) 741-0898. For more information, Linda Leaks, Empower DC, (202) 234-9119.
Submitted by empowerdc on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 22:10.
If you are concered about affordable housing, job training, community gardens, health care, recreation, small business incubators, Youth services, homeless services etc
YOU SHOULD BE SUPPORTING THIS LEGISLATION!
DC Schools, Libraries & Parks and NOT FOR SALE!
Public Property for Public Use, NOT Private Profit!
SAVE PUBLIC PROPERTY!
PACK THE HEARING ROOM!
TURN OUT - ATTEND – TESTIFY!
City Council Hearing on Bill 18-0076
Friday, May 29th 11 AM
Wilson Building - 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW room 500
Bring ID to Enter – Federal Triangle Metro