Jenn Kauffman (ANC 4D08)

Back to School Community Safety Toolkit — Free DC Families and parent organizations have an important role to play in ensuring schools remain safe, structured, and supportive places for children to learn. This toolkit compiles ideas from education ad...

And @freedcproject.bsky.social has put together a 2025 Back to School Community Safety Toolkit — check it out at freedcproject.org/schools

Taking a photo inside of a handmade purple photo prop frame that says "Truesdell" on it outside of the school.

CM Janeese Lewis George greets students while waving a pom pom and holding a "Welcome Back / Bienvenidos" sign written in Truesdell purple with a purple heart on it.

Welcome back / bienvenidos!

Every year, one of my favorite traditions is handing out pencils to DCPS students on their first day of school. It was a joy to visit Truesdell Elementary this morning to cheer on our Ward 4 scholars and see their excitement ahead of starting classes.

Wishing all our students a great year ahead!

ANC 4D is deeply alarmed by the DC Auditor’s report, and it furthers our concerns that MPD’s current policies are insufficient to address and prevent police misconduct.

We call on Chief Pamela Smith to immediately adopt the recommendations outlined in the report: anc4d.org/anc-4ds-lett...

ANC 4D has updated its website (the old site very much had “graphic design is my passion” energy). Check it out, and be sure to sign up for our emails! anc4d.org

Also, if we have $$$ to completely revamp the Rock Creek Tennis Center in Ward 4 (including $3 million in FY26 for planning & design work on a pool there), surely we can find the money for a library in a Ward 4 neighborhood that so desperately needs it, literally half a mile away.

But I digress.

I do not support making the pretrial provision of Secure DC permanent without having adequate data to understand the impact.

Pinto asked why we should require strenuous study before passing this bill — bc when detention and racial equity is at stake we should be certain we’re not creating harms.

This deal seems to be a positive development, I have 2 major concerns about process: 1) Why isn’t the W4 CM nor impacted ANCs being notified? 2) Why does EOM keep prioritizing projects that don’t align with Ward 4’s top needs? This is great, but what about Kennedy St library we were promised?

As Chair of the ANC abutting these properties, it’s beyond insulting to Ward 4 that our Councilmember @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social didn’t find out about this until days before the legislative meeting. My ANC was never notified officially.

I commute through this intersection too — I’ll be submitting a TSI flagging concerns re: bike lane, blocked intersection, and impact on safety for students especially (students from 3+ schools regularly use this intersection!)

Whenever projects take place in #Ward4, it’s essential neighbors make their voices heard so plans reflect the needs and wishes of our community.
 
In this 🧵, I want to highlight a few opportunities for neighbors to share feedback on important #Ward4 projects currently underway.

DC now has a web portal for feds experiencing firings and other uncertainty. Please take a look, take advantage of the services, and share with your families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues

does.dc.gov/page/resourc...

Housing security: DC policymakers must choose investments in housing instead of displacement and criminalization. #ChooseDC #DCBudget

We need @mayorbowser.bsky.social @chmnmendelson.bsky.social to #ChooseDC this budget season. That means safe, stable & secure housing for all, ending homelessness, supporting affordable housing & investing in public housing. Choose us! @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social platform: bit.ly/ChooseDCPlatform

Screenshot of tweet from Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser: "Mayor Bowser released the following statement on the evolution of Black Lives Matter Plaza" "We have long considered Black Lives Matter Plaza's evolution and the plaza will be part of DC's America 250 mural project, where we will invite students and artists to create new murals across all eight wards. The mural inspired millions of people and helped our city through a very painful period, but now we can't afford to be distracted by meaningless congressional interference. The devastating impacts of the federal job cuts must be our number one concern. Our focus is on economic growth, public safety, and supporting our residents affected by these cuts."

History has shown that giving in to bullies emboldens them for bigger attacks. Congress has been threatening to take away our funding since the start of Home Rule 50 years ago. We have always fought back. Let's not give up the fight before it’s even started.

As a parent of an IEP student, I’m terrified about what Musk & McMahon will do to special edu, especially given this Administration’s hatred of accessibility.

Together with the Dept of Ed’s investigation into @dcpublicschools.bsky.social, I’m extremely worried they’re setting up for something bad.

D.C. Cop Who Was Reinstated Following Trump’s Pardon Is Accused of a Pattern of Reckless Vehicle Pursuits In sworn affidavits, nine young Black men accuse Officer Terence Sutton of knocking them off motorbikes and stealing small amounts of cash and weed.

MPD has refused to say where the officers will be assigned or whether they will receive back pay.

In addition to the officers’ obstruction, “9 other young Black men accused Sutton of knocking them off motorbikes and stealing small amounts of cash and weed.” washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7594...

I was angry when Trump circumvented the judicial process to pardon the officers involved in the killing of #KaronHyltonBrown as political red meat for his MAGA base.

But the reinstatement of the officers to the MPD force is a betrayal to residents here in the neighborhood where he was killed.

“DC revenue predicts effects of federal downsizing” Spoiler, it’s not good - PoPville From an email: "Modeling District Revenue to Certify Debt Service Obligations: Methodology Update 2025.(PDF) This report uses a model to forecast the District’s gross revenue to be $12.0 billion (comp...

“DC revenue predicts effects of federal downsizing” Spoiler, it’s not good - Reactions from the Mayor and Council Chair: www.popville.com/2025/03/dc-r...

I agree! I hope you will ask DC Health to ensure that readily available information is available on this, flu, and covid — including messaging that encourages masking indoors during high-transmission times, especially for at-risk individuals.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today!

The measles vaccine has been licensed for public use since 1963.

You can find a place to get vaccinated here: www.vaccines.gov/en/

The Dept of Health Care Finance decided not to implement Medicaid reimbursement of home visiting programs required by my bill Council passed & funded. This exasperating & irresponsible decision excludes new parents from services critical to health & child development.

Transpo to the future with TranspoBINGO 2025 TranspoBINGO 2025 is February 27–March 6. Get ready to mark your squares.

Read up on this year's #TranspoBINGO and get a preview of what's new and notable, as well as some of your favorite returning squares. This year's game starts THURSDAY, February 27 and ends with a happy hour and prizes at metrobar on March 6.
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I'm deeply concerned about this -- I'll be asking @councilofdc.bsky.social members what they'll do to provide emergency resources for the vast numbers of DC residents who are reeling because of President DOGE.

How did this person not hit anyone??

I am actually shocked she said that aloud. Not shocked she’s not protecting our noncitizen neighbors. But shocked she said the words aloud. Is there audio/specific quotes?

what was posted?

Proud to be part of @dcyimbys.bsky.social

Layoffs hit contractors and small businesses as Trump cuts take effect Private-sector employers and nonprofits are starting to lay off workers as a result of the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts and funding freezes.

"Every five federal government jobs that are lost typically wipe away an additional two jobs nationwide, according to Terry Clower, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University."

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Wow! That’s incredible!!

This is why @breadforthecity.bsky.social is suing. As a parent of a child with a disability, having MPD show up instead of mental health services is one of my worst nightmares.
This is how our kids get killed. They are in crisis and need mental health supports not to be handcuffed and traumatized

Congratulations to the Office of Disability Rights for completing the new Olmstead Plan last month! 👏🏾

This plan sets a strategic vision for how we can make transportation in the District more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.