Councilmember Brooke Pinto
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Official Bluesky account of Brooke Pinto, DC Councilmember representing Ward 2 and Chairwoman of the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety.
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We need more communication as we approach one week since the storm hit, and I have urged the Executive to provide more updates to the public on the city’s progress.
January 30, 2026 at 3:17 AM
We need more communication as we approach one week since the storm hit, and I have urged the Executive to provide more updates to the public on the city’s progress.
I have repeatedly asked for an update on trash/recycling pickup, and we await an update and plan for alley collection from DPW. Will share that as soon as we receive one. Many of the trash bins are already overflowing and need servicing.
January 30, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I have repeatedly asked for an update on trash/recycling pickup, and we await an update and plan for alley collection from DPW. Will share that as soon as we receive one. Many of the trash bins are already overflowing and need servicing.
Schools will open on a two-hour delay again tomorrow, as routes to school continue to be difficult by any means of transportation, especially with traffic impacts. We’re working to try to get additional support around drop off/pick up.
January 30, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Schools will open on a two-hour delay again tomorrow, as routes to school continue to be difficult by any means of transportation, especially with traffic impacts. We’re working to try to get additional support around drop off/pick up.
I spoke with WMATA GM Randy Clarke about the need to continue shoveling around bus and Metro stops, especially with plow build ups blocking pedestrian access. They are working on this.
January 30, 2026 at 3:16 AM
I spoke with WMATA GM Randy Clarke about the need to continue shoveling around bus and Metro stops, especially with plow build ups blocking pedestrian access. They are working on this.
As crews continue to work on these areas tonight and tomorrow, it's important to continue calling 311 if your street is in-need because that is one of the ways they are prioritizing coverage.
January 30, 2026 at 3:16 AM
As crews continue to work on these areas tonight and tomorrow, it's important to continue calling 311 if your street is in-need because that is one of the ways they are prioritizing coverage.
But there are ways the federal government can help:
✅ We have requested assistance from the National Guard troops who are already in DC to help with snow removal. The National Guard can and should help clear our roads, sidewalks, corners, and bus stops.
✅ We have requested assistance from the National Guard troops who are already in DC to help with snow removal. The National Guard can and should help clear our roads, sidewalks, corners, and bus stops.
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
But there are ways the federal government can help:
✅ We have requested assistance from the National Guard troops who are already in DC to help with snow removal. The National Guard can and should help clear our roads, sidewalks, corners, and bus stops.
✅ We have requested assistance from the National Guard troops who are already in DC to help with snow removal. The National Guard can and should help clear our roads, sidewalks, corners, and bus stops.
❌ In the fall, the Council decoupled our taxes from the federal government to balance our budget. But next week, Congress is voting to undo the decoupling, which would cost DC $800 million. We urge Congress to reject this harmful proposal.
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM
❌ In the fall, the Council decoupled our taxes from the federal government to balance our budget. But next week, Congress is voting to undo the decoupling, which would cost DC $800 million. We urge Congress to reject this harmful proposal.
❌ Congress took more than $1 billion from our local budget last year, which led to hiring freezes and impacted our ability to hire more DPW workers to clear snow.
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
❌ Congress took more than $1 billion from our local budget last year, which led to hiring freezes and impacted our ability to hire more DPW workers to clear snow.
I also want to highlight the impact the federal government has on our snow emergency response:
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I also want to highlight the impact the federal government has on our snow emergency response:
The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act changes that to make sure these families in need receive the full child support payments.
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act changes that to make sure these families in need receive the full child support payments.
Currently, families who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits only get a portion of child support payments they are owed because the rest goes to the District and the federal government to pay for operational costs for TANF.
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Currently, families who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits only get a portion of child support payments they are owed because the rest goes to the District and the federal government to pay for operational costs for TANF.
* 8 Recreation Centers remain on standby but haven’t needed to use any for emergency warming and shelter space
* 50 new Snow Heroes joined in the last 24 hours to help seniors and people with disabilities shovel sidewalks – volunteer here: servedc.galaxydigital.com/snow-team/
* 50 new Snow Heroes joined in the last 24 hours to help seniors and people with disabilities shovel sidewalks – volunteer here: servedc.galaxydigital.com/snow-team/
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
* 8 Recreation Centers remain on standby but haven’t needed to use any for emergency warming and shelter space
* 50 new Snow Heroes joined in the last 24 hours to help seniors and people with disabilities shovel sidewalks – volunteer here: servedc.galaxydigital.com/snow-team/
* 50 new Snow Heroes joined in the last 24 hours to help seniors and people with disabilities shovel sidewalks – volunteer here: servedc.galaxydigital.com/snow-team/
Some good news:
* Very few isolated power outages
* Gas stations have fuel and grocery stores are starting to restock
* Very few isolated power outages
* Gas stations have fuel and grocery stores are starting to restock
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Some good news:
* Very few isolated power outages
* Gas stations have fuel and grocery stores are starting to restock
* Very few isolated power outages
* Gas stations have fuel and grocery stores are starting to restock
Ongoing snow removal efforts:
* 280 plows on DC streets with supervisors checking routes
* 90 dump trucks picking up snow piles from corners and moving to RFK parking lots
* 30 pieces of heavy equipment loading snow where snow is too high. Starting downtown and moving outward
* 280 plows on DC streets with supervisors checking routes
* 90 dump trucks picking up snow piles from corners and moving to RFK parking lots
* 30 pieces of heavy equipment loading snow where snow is too high. Starting downtown and moving outward
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Ongoing snow removal efforts:
* 280 plows on DC streets with supervisors checking routes
* 90 dump trucks picking up snow piles from corners and moving to RFK parking lots
* 30 pieces of heavy equipment loading snow where snow is too high. Starting downtown and moving outward
* 280 plows on DC streets with supervisors checking routes
* 90 dump trucks picking up snow piles from corners and moving to RFK parking lots
* 30 pieces of heavy equipment loading snow where snow is too high. Starting downtown and moving outward
* Tomorrow, we will have a better sense from meteorologists of the impacts of any potential weekend storm
* Anticipate DCPS making a call about school tomorrow by 5 p.m. tonight
* Anticipate DCPS making a call about school tomorrow by 5 p.m. tonight
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
* Tomorrow, we will have a better sense from meteorologists of the impacts of any potential weekend storm
* Anticipate DCPS making a call about school tomorrow by 5 p.m. tonight
* Anticipate DCPS making a call about school tomorrow by 5 p.m. tonight
* Residential trash/recycling/food waste collection is going to be very delayed due to conditions of alleys
* DPW is working on ideas to get trash from alleys, including deploying leaf crews not on snow removal to assist
* DPW is working on ideas to get trash from alleys, including deploying leaf crews not on snow removal to assist
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
* Residential trash/recycling/food waste collection is going to be very delayed due to conditions of alleys
* DPW is working on ideas to get trash from alleys, including deploying leaf crews not on snow removal to assist
* DPW is working on ideas to get trash from alleys, including deploying leaf crews not on snow removal to assist
Here’s what you need to know:
* New heavy equipment started being used last night for snow removal
* Crews are prioritizing public safety buildings, 24/7 locations like shelters, government buildings
* A lot of alleys will not be passable until next week
* New heavy equipment started being used last night for snow removal
* Crews are prioritizing public safety buildings, 24/7 locations like shelters, government buildings
* A lot of alleys will not be passable until next week
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Here’s what you need to know:
* New heavy equipment started being used last night for snow removal
* Crews are prioritizing public safety buildings, 24/7 locations like shelters, government buildings
* A lot of alleys will not be passable until next week
* New heavy equipment started being used last night for snow removal
* Crews are prioritizing public safety buildings, 24/7 locations like shelters, government buildings
* A lot of alleys will not be passable until next week
While I appreciate the hard work of District workers, the government’s response has fallen far short of what DC residents deserve. I know many residents are understandably angry and disappointed over streets that still need to be cleared and sidewalks that are impassable.
January 28, 2026 at 7:58 PM
While I appreciate the hard work of District workers, the government’s response has fallen far short of what DC residents deserve. I know many residents are understandably angry and disappointed over streets that still need to be cleared and sidewalks that are impassable.
My Prosper DC plan includes a bill called the Apprenticeships and Credentials as Pathways to Prosperity Act that creates an apprenticeship and credential program for high-growth and high-demand industries like healthcare, tech, construction management, and more for District residents.
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
My Prosper DC plan includes a bill called the Apprenticeships and Credentials as Pathways to Prosperity Act that creates an apprenticeship and credential program for high-growth and high-demand industries like healthcare, tech, construction management, and more for District residents.