THURSDAY: Candidates Forum - please join us!‏

Submitted by empowerdc on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:51.

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Your questions, their answers.

Ward 1 Councilmember Candidate Forum

Jim Graham (incumbent)
Marc Morgan
Jeff Smith
Bryan Weaver

Thursday, July 29, 2010
6:00-8:30p.m.

2010 Tenant Town Hall! This Saturday!‏

Submitted by empowerdc on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 12:29.

Do you care about tenant rights and affordable housing in DC?

Do you want to meet other tenants and share strategies for getting improved housing conditions?

Do you have ideas to share with your elected officials and DC agencies about tenant issues?

Then come to the…

Tenant Town Hall!

Saturday, July 31st

2:30 – 5:00 PM

First Trinity Lutheran Church

309 E St NW Washington, DC

(Judiciary Square or Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro)

Public Housing “Privatization” Forum: Wednesday, July 28

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).

APRIL 10: 6th Annual MEMBERSHIP MEETING - join us!‏

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

Pass Legislation on the District Facilities Plan!

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.

RSVP to Parisa@empowerdc.org or (202) 234-9119

SIGN UP TO TESTIFY!

Public Hearing on the District Facilities Plan, Bill 18-592

Tuesday, January 26th 10:30 AM

John A Wilson Building – 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Room 120

To Sign up contact Aukima Benjamin at:(202) 724-8062 or abenjamin@dccouncil.us
Submit written testimony to abenjamin@dccouncil.us by Jan 21, 2010

Empower DC ANNUAL CELEBRATION! Jan 22nd‏

Submitted by empowerdc on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 15:51.

* We are in need of items for the raffle & silent auction! Contact Parisa@empowerdc.org with donations!

CELEBRATE!

Empower DC's 6th Anniversary & Annual Celebration

Friday, Jan. 22nd - 6:30-8:30 PM

Charles Sumner School - 1201 17th St, NW

DC's CHILD CARE CRISIS - Action Summit, August 29th 2009‏

Submitted by empowerdc on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 15:54.

CHILD CARE CENTERS ARE CLOSING!!!!

Attend City-Wide Action Summit on DC's CHILD CARE CRISIS

Saturday, August 29th 2009

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Martin Luther King Jr Library
901 G St, NW – Room A-5

Gallery Pl/China Town Metro * Free Garage Parking * Accessible Location * Light Refreshments

June 4th Hearing on HOUSING CONDITIONS - Testify! Turn Out!‏

Submitted by empowerdc on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 21:15.

Tenants: Don't Accept POOR Housing Conditions!

Say NO to:

* Asthma * Roaches * Falling Ceilings * No Heat !

Help Pass STRONG Laws:

  • Omnibus Rental Housing Admendment Act, 2009
  • Tenant Protection Act of 2009

End Poor Housing Conditions

YES We Can ...

CHANGE Poor Housing Conditions In D.C.

Take Action: Attend/Testify at Public Hearing
Thursday, June 4, '09
10 am - City Council
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Room 500

Tell the City Council to ensure decent, affordable housing in the District

Submitted by empowerdc on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 22:36.
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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.

  • May 29th Hearing to Save Public Property - Pack the Room!

    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