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Brianne K Nadeau
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Ward 1 DC Councilmember. Advocate for affordable housing, stronger education and government transparency. Reach me and my team at 202-724-8181.
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Public hearing: -Nonprofit Services Preservation -Commission on Fashion Arts and Events Teaira Brewer Confirmation Committee on Public Works & Operations Thursday, November 6, 9:30 am Wilson Building Room 500 streaming at brianneknadeau.com/live
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The days are getting shorter, the smell of pumpkin is in the air & the leaves are falling! DPW teams will be fanning out across the city for leaf collection on every street beginning this Monday, Nov 3 until Dec 27.

Find your collection section with real time leaf tracker: dpw.dc.gov/leaf
DPW Fall Leaf Collection flyer
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The days are getting shorter, the smell of pumpkin is in the air & the leaves are falling! DPW teams will be fanning out across the city for leaf collection on every street beginning Mon, Nov 3.
Find your collection section with real time leaf tracker: dpw.dc.gov/leaf
2025 Fall Leaf Collection begins in Section A on Monday, November 3rd!! Section A please have your leaves raked out to the tree box or curb by Sunday, November 2. Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf and use the Leaf Tracker to find your collection section based on your address. Call 202-671-LEAF to find raking notifications.
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Today we heard poignant & powerful testimony from residents about their experiences with DC government coordination with federal agencies. We will continue to accept written testimony until Nov 28 at 5:30 pm: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

My opening remarks: brianneknadeau.com/remarks-at-h...
"To say that D.C. residents are traumatized by the surge of federal agents and stepped-up immigration enforcement is not hyperbole. I personally have heard multiple stories of parents snatched by masked and unidentified agents. I’ve witnessed incidents, as well. We’ve heard of kids left on their own after parents have been removed. We’ve heard of U.S. citizens being detained without warrants and with no apparent reason. And in many of these cases, D.C. police have participated." "D.C. government does not have authority over federal agencies. But we do have authority over our own agencies. If actions by our agencies do not comply with D.C. laws on human rights, we need to know and we need to make demands of the executive to put an end to those actions."
October 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Today the Committee on Housing held a hearing on legislation I introduced that will help ensure that @wmata.com has the staff it needs to keep our city running and encourage residency and homeownership in DC during these challenging times. 1/
A Metrorail operator look out the front window of a Metro train. He is wearing a mask, a yellow hi-viz vest and a hat with the WMATA logo. The train has the numbers "7528" on it.
October 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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I’m holding a roundtable on possible human rights violations resulting from DC government coordination with federal agencies tomorrow at 9:30 am.

I look forward to hearing from residents.

Submit written testimony: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

Watch the hearing live: brianneknadeau.com/live/
Public Roundtable on POTENTIAL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE DISTRICT Committee on Public Works & Operations Wednesday, October 29, 9:30 am Wilson Building Room 500 BRIANNEKNADEAU.COM/LIVE
October 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Thanks to @nnamdikid.bsky.social & Tom Sherwood for the convo on our upcoming roundtable. Residents are scared & angry about D.C. government coordination with federal law enforcement. I invite you to submit your concerns to my Council colleagues and me: brianneknadeau.com/human-rights...
October 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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I am saddened and angry over last night’s shooting of 5 people, including a minor, next to @HowardU, just after Yardfest. Homecoming should be a time of joy and celebration. Thankfully none of the injuries were life-threatening. I wish each of them a speedy recovery.
I am saddened and angry over last night’s shooting of 5 people, including a minor, next to Howard University, just after Yardfest. Homecoming should be a time of joy and celebration. Thankfully none of the injuries were life-threatening. I wish each of them a speedy recovery. I have reached out to HU and spoken w/Commander Connors. I want to thank police officers, who were already in the area for homecoming events, who responded quickly. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DC Police Dept. There was a separate shooting on Hyatt Place last night for which I am following up with MPD.
October 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Today on @wamu.org's Politics Hour we covered one of my favorite topics: DC's bottle bill! I grew up with a 10-cent deposit in Michigan & I am proud to introduce legislation to bring a similar program to the District to get litter off our streets & out of our rivers. brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Together with my Council colleagues, I hosted the incredible student-attorneys from the UDC Law Legislation Clinic for a mock hearing on enhancing public safety in the District. I enjoyed hearing the proposals & policy solutions from these future leaders.
Councilmembers and staff seated at a table in a hearing room Students seated at a desk testifying in front of Councilmembers
October 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Today we're talking all things consumer protection at the Committee on Public Works & Operations. I'm chairing a hearing on three bills that seek to protect District residents as concert goers, renters, and homeowners. Here's the quick rundown as we continue to hear from 100+ public witnesses.
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Truancy and chronic absenteeism is a crisis we need to tackle if our students are going to reach their full potential. At yesterday's Council hearing, I was eager to hear from educators about what's working and what isn't. Now it's up to us to work together. We can't keep failing our kids.
October 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Stopped by the awesome children’s hour at the Kilbourne place block party. Thanks to Frank Agbro for keeping this community celebration going all these years.
Small groups of people congregate on a street that’s been closed off with pop-up tents and balloons on the background. A man and Councilmember Nadeau smile in a selfie photo with a house, a tree, and a bouncy house behind them.
October 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Today we got to celebrate the opening of the Park Morton apartments and that 15 former residents—so far—have moved back into their neighborhood. Many people worked thru a lot of challenges to get us here. Part of the Ward 1 housing production success story!
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A group of a dozen people, including Councilmember Nadeau, stands out front of a building in front of a long red ribbon with one person holding oversized scissors, ready to cut it. Councilmember Nadeau speaks at a podium with her two young girls by her side. Multicolor balloons are on either side and a "Welcome to Park Morton" sign hangs behind them. A group of 20-30 people are seated and standing in front of a building with shrubbery and attractive wood fencing all facing a speaker who is out of the frame. Councilmember Nadeau hugs another person whose back is to the camera and smiles. Others are standing nearby.
October 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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This week I biked to new places, rode rail and even a boat. And today I capped it off with the Bancroft bike bus! Thank you again to @ggwash.org for sponsoring and highlighting all the fantastic public transit options across our city!
Cyclists on the way to Bancroft Elementary
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The Anacostia is a beautiful natural resource here in DC, but the litter that starts in our streets & neighborhoods & ends up in the river is a huge problem.

My bottle bill, which receives its 1st hearing tomorrow, will dramatically increase recycling rates. brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/
September 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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September 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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A bike ride, a boat ride, a metro ride - today had it all! So many ways to get around our city. What mode of transit will you take next during the Week Without Driving? @ggwash.org
Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau on a boat on the Anacostia River with Trey Sherard, the Anacostia Riverkeeper Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau about to ride the escalator at Navy Yard Metro Station Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau waves while seated on the metro
September 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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During DC Week Without Driving sponsored by the Transportation Equity Network @ggwash.org, I've been commuting via bike as usual. But today, I biked to Anacostia for the first time! The ride over the bridge was beautiful!
View of Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge from a bike Selfie of Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau wearing bike helmet
September 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Plastic bottles make up 60% by weight of all the trash floating on the Anacostia and lining its banks.

We're heading out on the water to see what's at stake, as well as some great restoration efforts, ahead of tomorrow's first hearing on the bottle bill.
Photo of boat at dock in Anacostia River with people starting to board as others make their way down the ramp Photo of people in boat docked in Anacostia River. Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau wears a green jacket and is seated next to a man holding a TV camera.
September 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Now more than ever, the work of protecting human rights is the District is absolutely critical. This morning I chaired a roundtable to consider nominees for the Commission on Human Rights. The Commission ensures that every DC resident can live and work free from discrimination.
Nominees to the Commission on Human Rights Mr. Sim Singh Attariwala Director of the Anti-Hate Program for Asian Americans Advancing Justice Ms. Alexis Gardner Assistant Federal Public Defender in D.C. Ms. Carmen Moreno Sanz Spanish educator at Winston Churchill High School Mr. Sean Norman President of the DC Association of the Deaf Ms. Jasminlee Scott Community Support Worker at the Healthy Place Ms. Isabelle Vladoiu Founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights
September 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Proud to join the African American Civil War Memorial Museum this morning to unveil a new statue of President Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation. Thank you to Executive Director Dr. Frank Smith and everyone that worked to bring this poignant symbol of freedom to Ward 1.
A large crowd of people stands on the steps of the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, DC, surrounding a new statue of Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation Councilmember Brianne K Nadeau speaks at a podium in front of a seated crowd at the African American Civil War Memorial. Dr Frank Smith stands to the side
September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Thanks to neighbors at the Parkwood Place Block Party for a fun afternoon handing out backpacks and learning a new skill - working the popcorn maker with ANC 1D Commissioner Gary Decker!
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau poses for a selfie with a woman at the Parkwood Place block party A man stands in back of a table full of backpacks under a tent at the Parkwood Place block party ANC Commissioner Gary Decker works the popcorn machine at the Parkwood Place block party
September 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Welcomed La Doña Cafe to Mount Pleasant over the weekend! Can't wait until it is fully open for all to enjoy!
Councilmember Nadeau poses with a man in a suit at La Doña Cafe in Mount Pleasant Councilmember Nadeau takes a selfie with a man in La Doña Cafe in Mount Pleasant Sign for La Doña Cafe in Mount Pleasant
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Stopped by the @thedccenter.bsky.social to enjoy their open house with violence prevention partners. Thank you as always to @dclgbtq.bsky.social Director Bowles and Joseph's House DC, a Ward 1 institution.

Find out more about the Center's safe, inclusive, affirming space & programs: thedccenter.org
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau and Director Japer Bowles pose for a photo at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Councilmember Brianne Nadeau and a staff member of Joseph's House pose for a photo at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center
September 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM