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Markup
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabbier Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2131
Markup
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabbier Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2131
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Markup
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabbier Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2131
Markup
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabbier Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2131
Due to continuing inclement weather conditions, the DC Council will be operating remotely on Monday, January 26.
Our physical offices will be closed to the public.
Our physical offices will be closed to the public.
January 26, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Due to continuing inclement weather conditions, the DC Council will be operating remotely on Monday, January 26.
Our physical offices will be closed to the public.
Our physical offices will be closed to the public.
Please do not confuse Eleanor Holmes Norton’s decision today not to seek reelection with a decision to yield.
She will not yield. Ever. #DCStatehood
youtu.be/v0Su3uxBTy4
She will not yield. Ever. #DCStatehood
youtu.be/v0Su3uxBTy4
Norton Yields No Ground to Members Who Deny D.C. Residents Their Rights
YouTube video by EleanorHNorton
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January 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Please do not confuse Eleanor Holmes Norton’s decision today not to seek reelection with a decision to yield.
She will not yield. Ever. #DCStatehood
youtu.be/v0Su3uxBTy4
She will not yield. Ever. #DCStatehood
youtu.be/v0Su3uxBTy4
The sky is a hazy shade of winter
January 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The sky is a hazy shade of winter
During the storm, if you are catching up on podcasts, check out this November conversation, relevant due to recent events
In our latest #HearingTheCouncil interview, Ward 1’s Brianne Nadeau discusses her late Oct. hearing into potential human rights violations during the federal surge of law enforcement in DC, & how different DC officials responded
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January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
During the storm, if you are catching up on podcasts, check out this November conversation, relevant due to recent events
You can’t spell “tow” without “snow”
OK, maybe you can. But please move your car regardless.
OK, maybe you can. But please move your car regardless.
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
You can’t spell “tow” without “snow”
OK, maybe you can. But please move your car regardless.
OK, maybe you can. But please move your car regardless.
On this date in 1791, George Washington issued a proclamation that the ten mile square federal district be surveyed. Major Andrew Ellicott and Benjamin Banneker were hired for the job.
January 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
On this date in 1791, George Washington issued a proclamation that the ten mile square federal district be surveyed. Major Andrew Ellicott and Benjamin Banneker were hired for the job.
On this date in 1931, legendary local radio and TV talkshow host Petey Greene was born. Greene, a native Washingtonian, gave voice to so many District residents who did not feel represented elsewhere in the media. All who remember him consider him an icon. He is missed.
January 24, 2026 at 1:51 AM
On this date in 1931, legendary local radio and TV talkshow host Petey Greene was born. Greene, a native Washingtonian, gave voice to so many District residents who did not feel represented elsewhere in the media. All who remember him consider him an icon. He is missed.
As the news covers people waiting in long lines to buy food & emphasizes we should stay in our homes until after the storm-please remember those among us without food, or homes, who will struggle most in the storm
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Hypothermia Hotline
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Donate/Volunteer
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January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
As the news covers people waiting in long lines to buy food & emphasizes we should stay in our homes until after the storm-please remember those among us without food, or homes, who will struggle most in the storm
Hypothermia Hotline
311
Donate/Volunteer
Spurlocal.com
Hypothermia Hotline
311
Donate/Volunteer
Spurlocal.com
Born on this date in 1933: beloved entertainer Chita Rivera. She was a native Washingtonian who grew up in this house on Flagler Place, NW. She passed away in 2024.
We recognized her with a ceremonial resolution last year. Read it here: lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
We recognized her with a ceremonial resolution last year. Read it here: lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Born on this date in 1933: beloved entertainer Chita Rivera. She was a native Washingtonian who grew up in this house on Flagler Place, NW. She passed away in 2024.
We recognized her with a ceremonial resolution last year. Read it here: lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
We recognized her with a ceremonial resolution last year. Read it here: lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...
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Roundtable
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabauer Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2087
Roundtable
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabauer Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2087
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Roundtable
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabauer Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2087
Roundtable
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution
- Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabauer Confirmation Resolution
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2087
On this date in 1791, George Washington appointed three commissioners (Daniel Carroll, Thomas Johnson, & David Stuart) to oversee the surveying, design, & building of the new “not exceeding ten miles square” federal capital. Benjamin Banneker & Andrew Ellicott did the survey work
January 22, 2026 at 10:08 PM
On this date in 1791, George Washington appointed three commissioners (Daniel Carroll, Thomas Johnson, & David Stuart) to oversee the surveying, design, & building of the new “not exceeding ten miles square” federal capital. Benjamin Banneker & Andrew Ellicott did the survey work
On this date (and tomorrow’s) in 2016, #Snowzilla hit the DC area
We’ll see what the weekend brings, but apparently, Mother Nature is feeling snow-stalgic!
Share your #Snowzilla photos and memories here…
We’ll see what the weekend brings, but apparently, Mother Nature is feeling snow-stalgic!
Share your #Snowzilla photos and memories here…
January 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM
On this date (and tomorrow’s) in 2016, #Snowzilla hit the DC area
We’ll see what the weekend brings, but apparently, Mother Nature is feeling snow-stalgic!
Share your #Snowzilla photos and memories here…
We’ll see what the weekend brings, but apparently, Mother Nature is feeling snow-stalgic!
Share your #Snowzilla photos and memories here…
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Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Doni Crawford Appointed as Councilmember, Council Committees Reorganized
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January 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Doni Crawford Appointed as Councilmember, Council Committees Reorganized
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Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
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Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
Tomorrow, 2PM
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
January 22, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Tomorrow, 2PM
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Performance Oversight Hearing
- Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC
- Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099
Tomorrow, 10AM
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
January 22, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Tomorrow, 10AM
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses]
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943
Tomorrow, 9:30AM
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Tomorrow, 9:30AM
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
Oversight Hearing
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029
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Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember (2015-2023) Elissa Silverman!
January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember (2015-2023) Elissa Silverman!
Council Staffers:
We are on the dais.
The Councilmembers are out in the audience, outside looking in.
Everything is going according to plan!
#StafferCoup
We are on the dais.
The Councilmembers are out in the audience, outside looking in.
Everything is going according to plan!
#StafferCoup
January 21, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Council Staffers:
We are on the dais.
The Councilmembers are out in the audience, outside looking in.
Everything is going according to plan!
#StafferCoup
We are on the dais.
The Councilmembers are out in the audience, outside looking in.
Everything is going according to plan!
#StafferCoup
Tomorrow, 2:30PM
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
January 20, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Tomorrow, 2:30PM
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942
Hearing
- Teacher and Principal Retention
https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942