Please join Councilmember Tommy Wells and your neighbors at his Shaw Community Office Hours on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Azi's Cafe located at 1336 9th St. NW from 8:00 am - 9:30 am.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton hosts the 12th Annual Tax & Financial Services Fair on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW. Please call 202-783-5065 for further information.
TommyWells: RT @nigroanc2c: Come out on Thurs. to see @tommywells! Azi's Cafe, 1336 9th St. NW, 8:00am-9:30am. Plus have a cup of coffee! #shawdc February 22, 2012 11:07 AM
TommyWells: Join me April 18 for next Tommy's Traveling Book Club. Petworth Library. The Watson Go to Birmingham. http://t.co/BQC6Bx8R #DCreads February 21, 2012 9:52 PM
TommyWells: WMATA oversight hrng at 2PM tomorrow at JAWB. Hope to hear about significant bus transit improvements EOTR. #rediscoverthebus February 21, 2012 6:37 PM
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TommyWells: Big week for DC public transportation. Council hrngs on Metro, streetcars and Ward 7 Transportation Summit 11:30 Sat at Dorothy Height Lib February 20, 2012 4:32 PM
With the city reviewing its budget priorities for the upcoming year, Tommy talks about what he's learned about DC Public Libraries over the last few months and what is needed in next year's budget to continue the success of our library system.
Yesterday, Tommy talked with Fox 5's Matt Ackland about the proposal to make the speed limits on small residential streets 15 miles per hour. It's already the speed limit around most schools, but commuter traffic cutting through small residential streets creates hazards for children, seniors and all pedestrians. The slower speed limit could help to make our local streets as safe as possible. The news report accurately noted that this wouldn't change the speed limit on commuter roads and rather, is focused on neighborhood streets. Watch the full story below:
Recently, Tommy talked with Fox 5's Matt Ackland about what's needed to improve taxicab service in the District. Citing that the District of Columbia Taxicab Commission has been a failure, Tommy recommends taking a different approach to managing the industry. He also lays out several ideas to improve the rider experience -- such as installing credit card machines in cabs and requiring a uniform color or design. Watch the full story below:
On Thursday, July 28, 2011, Tommy led a group of cyclists across the South Capitol Street / Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge to talk about the challenges cyclists face, and how the city can help make sure there are safe connections on both sides of the Anacostia River. Fox 5 covered the ride, watch their story below:
On Tuesday, July 19, 2011, Tommy joined Bruce DePuyt on News Talk for a conversation about the city's direction and leadership. Tommy talked about several timely issues and responds to the current issues of city leadership, but said he remains focused on the push to make the District a more "livable, walkable" city.
On Friday, July 15, 2011, Tommy joined Kojo Nnamdi, Tom Sherwood and Jim Vance for a discussion on the The Politics Hour to talk about the city's leadership and issues facing residents of the District.Tommy added during the show, "We need a strong chair that can operate our government in a way that restores and feels good confidence to the people we govern." Watch both clips, provided by WAMU 88.5, below.
The Ward 7 Rediscover the Bus Summit and Listening Tour was a big success. And we're coming to other wards over the next couple of weeks. Here's what's scheduled so far:
Ward 8 Transportation Summit & Listening Tour Saturday, April 9, 2011, 12:00 pm, United Planning Organization, 1649 Good Hope Rd., SE
Ward 4 Transportation Summit & Listening Tour Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 6:30 pm, Northern Metrobus Garage, 4615 14th St., NW
Ward 5 Transportation Summit & Listening Tour Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6:30 pm, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave., NE
Check out Tommy's comments and watch the video below:
Earlier this week, Tommy posted some thoughts about how DC can rediscover the bus. Click here to read his blog post. Today, we're sharing a video Tommy created to help explain what rediscovering the bus means to him, and asks you to chime in. Lastly, he rolls out his listening tour, starting Saturday, March 12th in Ward 7. Click here for those details.
With news that the National Park Service might move the highly successful Solar Decathlon off the National Mall and outside of Washington, DC, Tommy asks residents to rally around a call to keep the Solar Decathlon in DC.
Watch the video below, or check it out on Facebook by clicking here.
Each winter, uncleared snow and ice on sidewalks traps residents - particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities - on their blocks. At best, it forces pedestrians into the road to compete with cars and trucks, and at worst, it creates very dangerous conditions and leaves residents with little options to get around their own neighborhood.
Learn the details of the proposal by watching the video below, or check it out on Facebook by clicking here.
Tommy discusses his partnership with MPD Chief Cathy Lanier and how he works with the police to improve public safety; including his legislation that allows better sharing of important juvenile information to attack problems at the source and provide better resources for youth or families at risk.
Tommy talks about how a love for learning begins in middle school and our shared priority to make improvements that builds on the success in our elementary schools.
Tommy talks about the importance of protecting the legal rights of our LGBT families and promotes DC's stance on marriage equality as a model for building stronger communities.
In Ward 6, families are having more and more options to grow their family and have their children succeed - from neighborhood schools within walking distance of their homes, to programs that challenge and add to their child's experience such as Sports on The Hill and the DC Youth Orchestra.
Across Ward 6 and DC, pedestrian safety is a struggle. Tommy highlights the type of road construction that builds a safer pedestrian raised crosswalk and helps ensure the road is shared with everyone.