Brianne K Nadeau

Today I chaired a performance hearing with DPW and got into the nitty gritty about everything from snow response to trash and recycling collection, parking enforcement, composting, and more.

I'm confident that through this oversight work we'll improve the agency and services delivered.

Today at 9:30am I will chair a performance oversight hearing for the Department of Public Works. I plan to get answers on the snowstorm coordination response, address agency communications, and more.

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School breakfast is an essential strategy to combat childhood hunger with over 36,000 students across the district served more than 6.6 million breakfast meals during the 2024-2025 school year. #HearTheCrunch

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In January of this year, the Committee on Public Works and Operations, which I chair, released a report on potential human rights violations due to the federal government intrusion. The report was the result of hours of testimony from residents in October of last year, and additional research by my team. The most significant finding, based on the testimony and other information in the report, is the tremendous loss of trust between residents and MPD that has developed as a result of collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. Despite vague assurances from the Executive that MPD did not collaborate with federal law enforcement after the 30-day federal takeover of MPD ended, many residents were not, and are not, convinced. One recommendation in the report is that Council should exhaust all means to require that federal law enforcement officers are subject to the same restrictions imposed on MPD officers and that they provide identification. The Council doesn’t have legal authority to direct federal agents not to wear masks or to provide identification. But the Council does have authority over MPD, and with this legislation we are adding some transparency to the actions of federal law enforcement. And we’re ensuring that MPD officers are not put into situations where they collaborate with and provide cover for federal law enforcement. This legislation is one step we are taking and I hope it sets the department in motion to repair the breach in trust.

We have to rebuild trust between residents and MPD, a trust that is broken as a result of MPD collaboration with federal agents on immigration enforcement. This legislation is an important step in that direction.

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Committee on Public Works and Operations - Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Nadeau is the Chair of the Committee on Public Works and Operations, which is responsible for matters relating to the general operation and service of government, including procurement; ...

There is one more week of performance oversight hearings at the Council. You can–and should–testify!

Visit dccouncil.gov/hearings to find the schedule of hearings & sign up to testify. For many hearings that have already occurred, you can still submit written testimony.
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Finally, we discussed risk management following the recent storm response with the Office of Risk Management.

We also covered policies for workplace safety & the training that ORM provides to agencies. We talked about how to improve support in the wake of recent tragic & unsafe incidents.

We also dove into wifi issues in schools and tech efficiency in schools and discussed data privacy protections for residents. I plan to follow up with solutions in the coming months.

Turning to the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, we explored AI rollout in government to ensure that it is being done responsibly and government is being held accountable to the public.

I’m concerned about ensuring AI literacy across government.

I'm excited to see the recommendations from the study on public spaces in Columbia Heights & Mount Pleasant that I commissioned, but I asked the Office of Planning to step up public engagement on the study's release. I hope to see the study's recommendations included in the Mayor's budget.

We also discussed DLCP's slow implementation of the 2023 street vending legislation and in particular the Columbia Heights Mount Pleasant vending zone, as well as tools that could be used to speed progress.

I continued my close oversight of the Department of Consumer Licensing & Protection's enforcement of short-term & long-term rentals. There is progress, but more needs to be done to address the thousands of illegal listings & housing code violations.

I'm glad to hear the hiring freeze is lifted for all 26 vacancies. We also spoke about agencies creating regulations that conflict with statutes and the resulting confusion that is sparking this case surge.

I will look to support OAH this budget season with their staffing and backlog issues.

Last week my committee dug into the performance of agencies that help make government work for residents.

The Office of Administrative Hearings-the admin court for DC that decides cases on public benefits, rent control, business licenses & more-is dealing with a large backlog.

The Mayor needs to level with us about MPD collaboration with ICE – and rescind the orders that continue to allow it.

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Cover photo of 2026 Ward 1 Update

For 11 years I’ve been proud to serve Ward 1. There’s a lot still to get done this year, but together we can do hard things!

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read my 2026 Ward 1 Update and, as always, share your ideas and concerns, as well: brianneknadeau.com/2026-ward-1-...

Committee on Public Works and Operations - Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember Nadeau is the Chair of the Committee on Public Works and Operations, which is responsible for matters relating to the general operation and service of government, including procurement; ...

Performance oversight hearings continue next week - and you can still sign up to testify or submit written testimony.

Visit our website to learn more.

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Contracting & procurement is the backbone of nearly every service provided to DC residents. I'm working with the Office of Contracting & Procurement to make sure the agency focuses on streamlining & upgrading its processes to meet the needs of all those that do business with DC.

When someone raises a discrimination complaint, it should be addressed in a timely manner. I'm glad to hear the Office of Human Rights implemented a pilot program to help meet this goal. The case backlog is still significant & I am monitoring how budget cuts may affect this work.

My committee’s performance oversight hearings this week focused on defending human rights in DC and increasing contracting transparency and efficiency across District government.

Thank you to @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and his team for working w/us on this overhaul of the housing production and preservation system in DC and to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social and @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social for co-introducing with us.

Screenshot of X post: Bisnow Lawmakers Pitch Overhaul Of D.C.'s Housing Finance System With New $150M Fund

"We're facing a shortage of affordable housing... We've had enough time to understand how the Housing Production Trust Fund has worked to know what we need to do next."
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Too many residents struggle with excessive housing costs and displacement.
@robertwhitedc.bsky.social's & my bill promotes targeted, smart investments & policy changes to sustain/grow affordable housing and establishes something significantly more flexible than what HPTF allows.

Housing Production Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025 Why do we need it? The District is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing. Despite years of record housing construction – including more deeply affordable housing than the rest of our region, rising construction costs, and market challenges have slowed development. DC’s housing investments and strategies have not kept up. This bill is a comprehensive reform of housing finance in the District and addresses the following needs: Current funding systems are outdated and inflexible. Market conditions make it harder to finance new housing. One-off fixes won’t solve these challenges—we need a full overhaul. What does the bill do? It modernizes how the District finances housing, replaces the Housing Production Trust Fund, and adds new tools to keep building and preserving affordable homes. The goal: keep construction moving, preserve affordability, and create more housing options for all income levels. More: brianneknadeau.com/news

Housing Finance Overhaul Would Bolster Production and Preservation WASHINGTON, D.C.—New omnibus legislation from D.C. Councilmembers Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1) and Robert White (D-At-Large) would replace the existing Housing Production Trust Fund with a more robust and modern financing mechanism and add new tools to accelerate housing production. The new Housing Opportunity Fund would encompass five dedicated accounts, each with funding for a clear purpose: housing production, subsidy for deeply affordable housing, preservation of affordable housing, support for tenants purchasing their buildings, and District land acquisition to support housing development and affordability. The Housing Production Omnibus Act of 2026 was co-introduced by Councilmembers Janeese Lewis George and Charles Allen. “Far too many of our residents struggle with excessive housing costs and displacement,” Nadeau said. “With this legislation, we are making targeted, smart investments and policy adjustments to sustain and grow affordable housing. One-off fixes are not enough, and our current laws are not meeting the moment. We propose a modernized D.C. housing ecosystem that unlocks new resources and provides the flexibility needed to respond to today’s challenges.”

In addition to the new fund, the omnibus package introduces new tools to accelerate housing production. It would: allow District retirement funds to invest in local housing development, something currently prohibited by law; give District government more power to acquire land for housing in high-need areas; let the District purchase and lease land to developers or tenant groups to keep housing affordable; provide fast, flexible financing to jumpstart projects on public land; and strengthen the District’s ability to buy properties or assign rights to affordable housing developers. The legislation was developed through partnership with housing advocates, tenant organizations, and industry expertise. “Building costs are up, and financing new projects has become harder,” White said. “DC needs new strategies to get housing built, especially affordable housing because too many residents are being priced out, and the housing crisis is real.”

One-off fixes to our housing shortage are not enough. We propose a modernized D.C. housing ecosystem that replaces the Housing Production Trust Fund, unlocks new resources and provides the flexibility needed to respond to today’s challenges. brianneknadeau.com/housing-fina...

Presidents Day Collection Slide

FYI: Holiday slide schedule for trash, recycling & food waste collection next week.

Escalation teams will continue to pick up missed trash & recycling collections on Monday as needed.

Today the Committee on Public Works & Operations held the first half of the DPW hearing. We had a good convo with residents on snow response, parking enforcement, and the District's Zero Waste plan that will inform our questions for the agency at our hearing at the beginning of March.

Trash & Recycling Collection Update [Feb. 11] - Brianne K. Nadeau I suspect you are just as frustrated at having to receive another one of these updates as I am to have to send it. I want to start by commending the people of Ward 1 for your immense patience and comp...

I know many of you have experienced missed trash & recycling collections. Here are the latest updates from DPW, in my effort to keep you fully informed with all the facts available to me.

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The Committee on PW&O was recently handed oversight responsibility for the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Administration. ABCA is doing good work on making info more readily available and making it easier to file complaints – and still has work to do to address concerns.

After snowstorm delays, D.C. is rushing to catch up on trash collection Some D.C. residents say they haven’t gotten their trash picked up in three weeks.

NEWS: Some D.C. residents say they haven’t gotten their trash picked up in three weeks.

The post-storm collection challenges have also tied into some broader concerns with services from the D.C. Department of Public Works, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:

Brianne On Your Block - Brianne K. Nadeau Meet with Councilmember Nadeau one-on-one and share your ideas, concerns or ask for support on a specific issue. RSVPs encouraged but not required.

Join me for Brianne on Your Block (community office hours) tomorrow morning, Wed, Feb 11, 9-11 at Sankofa Video Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Avenue NW. Bring your questions, concerns, or specific issue needing resolution. Registration is encouraged, but not required. brianneknadeau.com/boyb/