Phil Mendelson

The Council sent a letter to the Hill expressing strong opposition to HR 5242. This bill would erode recent advances in traffic safety and put residents and visitors at risk. It will inevitably lead to more speeding, more dangerous driving, and more serious injuries on our roads.

Listen now In a recent #HearingTheCouncil chat-Chairman Mendelson talks about this predictably unpredictable budget year. We take a deep, newsy dive into the independence, power & vexing nature of the District’s independent CFO role. Plus…puppet shows? dcradio .gov 96.3FM HD4

Watch live now The full Council meets as the Committee of the Whole. For viewing instructions and the agenda, please see dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-o…

We're expecting severe storms today in DC. Save these numbers:

Make sure you, your loved ones and your neighbors are prepared for severe storms expected this afternoon

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Avail Ahead of Severe Storms twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

My monthly Meet Up with Mendo is coming to Ward 7! Stop by Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen to chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. We will provide coffee and donuts as the kitchen won't be open until 11am. 🗓️March 21 🕙10a-12p 📍3216 Pennsylvania Ave SE

Due to the forecasted severe weather, DCPS will close schools two hours early on Monday, March 16. Afterschool and evening activities are cancelled. Staff will remain at school until all students are safely dismissed.

I appreciate that the CFO has brought certainty for District taxpayers. Residents should continue to file their taxes for tax year 2025 as usual.

The full Council meets, first as the Committee of the Whole, then for a Legislative Meeting. For the agendas and viewing instructions, please see dccouncil.gov/56099-2/

We apologize for the delay, but the pre-meeting breakfast meeting that precedes our Committee of the Whole meeting is running late and has not yet concluded. We will provide a better estimate of our actual start time once it becomes clear.

The 2026-27 school year lottery application deadline for PK3 – Grade 8 is TOMORROW! You have until 11:59 p.m. on March 2 to submit your application. Don't delay — submit your application now: buff.ly/hFU1AVY

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Office of the Chief Financial Officer lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/heari…

🚨ALERT - TIME CHANGE🚨My Monthly Meet Up with Mendo tomorrow will begin at 1pm. Make sure to stop by Sweet Tooth Cafe in Ward 8 and chat with me about any and everything happening in the District. 🗓️SATURDAY 🕙1pm-3pm 📍Sweet Tooth Cafe - 2323 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE

This week the Committee of the Whole is kicking off Performance Oversight Hearings. Check out the schedule. Stream live at ChairmanMendelson.com/live Visit lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/ for submitted testimony, witness lists and to sign up to testify.

The Georgetown DMV  Service Center will be closed to the public on Friday, February 6, due to a water main break.  Many of DC DMV's services will remain available at our other locations, online and via our mobile app.

The cuts happening at the Washington Post are a disgrace to journalism and an affront to truth-telling. I’m especially disappointed that the local news this region has relied upon has been gutted. My heart goes out to all those impacted.

Mayor Bowser and I sent a letter to Hill leadership opposing the disapproval resolutions scheduled for votes in the House and Senate in the coming days. The disapproval would wreak havoc on the District and it's residents. Read our letter and more on why we oppose the disapproval

DC's #OpenEnrollment ends tomorrow night! Enroll online through dchealthlink.com or in person at @benschilibowl (1208 U Street NW) tomorrow noon through midnight!

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