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On this date in 1867, by overriding a Presidential veto, Congress granted African American males in the District the right to vote in local elections. Just 7 years later, they took this right to vote back from African American males...& everyone in the District. For a century.
January 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM
On this date in 1867, by overriding a Presidential veto, Congress granted African American males in the District the right to vote in local elections. Just 7 years later, they took this right to vote back from African American males...& everyone in the District. For a century.
Happy Birthday to deep-voiced local legend Kojo Nnamdi!
We presented him with a ceremonial resolution in 2019 that lays out his extensive work in our community. Check it out at lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
We presented him with a ceremonial resolution in 2019 that lays out his extensive work in our community. Check it out at lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Happy Birthday to deep-voiced local legend Kojo Nnamdi!
We presented him with a ceremonial resolution in 2019 that lays out his extensive work in our community. Check it out at lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
We presented him with a ceremonial resolution in 2019 that lays out his extensive work in our community. Check it out at lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
We’re not a state, but we are a plate…
(If we take back Arlington, we could just use any square baking dish as our state plate)
(If we take back Arlington, we could just use any square baking dish as our state plate)
January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We’re not a state, but we are a plate…
(If we take back Arlington, we could just use any square baking dish as our state plate)
(If we take back Arlington, we could just use any square baking dish as our state plate)
Thirty years ago today: the Blizzard of 1996
A blizzard extending an otherwise settled government shutdown is peak federal Washington…
A blizzard extending an otherwise settled government shutdown is peak federal Washington…
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Thirty years ago today: the Blizzard of 1996
A blizzard extending an otherwise settled government shutdown is peak federal Washington…
A blizzard extending an otherwise settled government shutdown is peak federal Washington…
Important: Heads up about this 911 disruption
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Important: Heads up about this 911 disruption
We are adjourned. The Council’s next regularly scheduled Legislative Meeting will be held on February 3. See you then!
January 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We are adjourned. The Council’s next regularly scheduled Legislative Meeting will be held on February 3. See you then!
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The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
January 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
The full Council meets for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Our Committee of the Whole meeting is adjourned. We’ll be back for our Legislative Meeting shortly.
January 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our Committee of the Whole meeting is adjourned. We’ll be back for our Legislative Meeting shortly.
Watch live now
The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
January 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
5 years ago today—When our national democracy was threatened, the District of Columbia stepped in and stood strong. Our National Guard and police helped prevent the unthinkable. All this despite us being bereft of representation in the very Congress we came to defend.
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
5 years ago today—When our national democracy was threatened, the District of Columbia stepped in and stood strong. Our National Guard and police helped prevent the unthinkable. All this despite us being bereft of representation in the very Congress we came to defend.
To reflect the resignation of Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie earlier today, we have updated our “Brady Bunch” social media profile image to reflect the current composition of the Council
January 6, 2026 at 2:54 AM
To reflect the resignation of Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie earlier today, we have updated our “Brady Bunch” social media profile image to reflect the current composition of the Council
More fireworks tonight…ongoing
January 6, 2026 at 12:58 AM
More fireworks tonight…ongoing
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Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Watch live now
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
The full Council meets tomorrow, first as the Committee of the Whole, and then for a Legislative Meeting
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
For the agendas and viewing instructions, see https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Watch live now
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
January 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Watch live now
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch-our-january-6-meetings/
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
Tomorrow, 5PM
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
January 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Tomorrow, 5PM
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
Roundtable
- UDC and SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Collective Bargaining Agreement between UDC and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2071
On this date in 1911, Charlotte Ray died. She was the 1st female Black lawyer in the US, the 1st woman admitted to the DC Bar, & the 1st woman admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court. She taught at a @HowardU prep school & graduated from @howardlawschool. A trailblazer!
January 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM
On this date in 1911, Charlotte Ray died. She was the 1st female Black lawyer in the US, the 1st woman admitted to the DC Bar, & the 1st woman admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court. She taught at a @HowardU prep school & graduated from @howardlawschool. A trailblazer!
On this date in 2021, we lost Mary Vann, the Council’s Director of Legislative Services, who had served on the Council’s staff since 1984. She was a meticulous, dedicated, & soft-spoken guardian of the Council’s records, including our interactions with Congress. We miss her.
January 3, 2026 at 11:12 PM
On this date in 2021, we lost Mary Vann, the Council’s Director of Legislative Services, who had served on the Council’s staff since 1984. She was a meticulous, dedicated, & soft-spoken guardian of the Council’s records, including our interactions with Congress. We miss her.
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember William Lightfoot, who served from 1989 to 1997
January 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember William Lightfoot, who served from 1989 to 1997
Monday—10:30AM
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2036
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2036
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
January 2, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Monday—10:30AM
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2036
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
Chairman Mendelson holds his traditional Legislative Meeting eve media briefing, discussing the following day’s agendas & other topics of the day
Agendas
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2036
Watch
chairmanmendelson.com/live/
*51* years ago today, the first-ever modern Home Rule District government was sworn in by Justice Thurgood Marshall. Among this august group were two then/future mayors (W. Washington and M. Barry) and four then/future Council Chairs (S. Tucker, D. Clarke, J. Wilson, & A. Dixon)
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
*51* years ago today, the first-ever modern Home Rule District government was sworn in by Justice Thurgood Marshall. Among this august group were two then/future mayors (W. Washington and M. Barry) and four then/future Council Chairs (S. Tucker, D. Clarke, J. Wilson, & A. Dixon)
After quickly tearing up a number of boxes for recycling, I found this in the pile. Saved from the trash, destined to be reborn.
Desperate for a good omen for 2026, I will accept this one for DC.
Desperate for a good omen for 2026, I will accept this one for DC.
January 2, 2026 at 2:52 AM
After quickly tearing up a number of boxes for recycling, I found this in the pile. Saved from the trash, destined to be reborn.
Desperate for a good omen for 2026, I will accept this one for DC.
Desperate for a good omen for 2026, I will accept this one for DC.
Happy New Year from the Council of the District of Columbia!
January 1, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Happy New Year from the Council of the District of Columbia!
Heads up for this at midnight
2026 will start stressfully for some 🐶 🐕 🐱 🐈⬛
2026 will start stressfully for some 🐶 🐕 🐱 🐈⬛
December 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Heads up for this at midnight
2026 will start stressfully for some 🐶 🐕 🐱 🐈⬛
2026 will start stressfully for some 🐶 🐕 🐱 🐈⬛
Born on this date in 1969: Cool "Disco" Dan. He was legendary, an icon of the "real," non-federal DC—the District, not Washington. If there was a Mount Rushmore of late 20th Century hometown DC, it would include Dan!
December 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Born on this date in 1969: Cool "Disco" Dan. He was legendary, an icon of the "real," non-federal DC—the District, not Washington. If there was a Mount Rushmore of late 20th Century hometown DC, it would include Dan!