Councilmember Charles Allen
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Dad, husband, Ward 6 DC Councilmember, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
Vice Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
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Posts by CM Allen & staff
Vice Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
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Posts by CM Allen & staff
Today and every day, we honor the veterans in DC and across the nation who’ve served our country. Thank you for your service, and happy Veterans Day.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today and every day, we honor the veterans in DC and across the nation who’ve served our country. Thank you for your service, and happy Veterans Day.
Congratulations to Ward 6’s newest ANC, Commissioner Dayan Reynolds, representing Single Member District 6/8F 05 in Navy Yard. Thank you for stepping up to serve your community and I look forward to working with you.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to Ward 6’s newest ANC, Commissioner Dayan Reynolds, representing Single Member District 6/8F 05 in Navy Yard. Thank you for stepping up to serve your community and I look forward to working with you.
Streateries, when done right, bring a lot of value and life to a city block beyond more seats for a restaurant. During a roundtable today on DDOT’s proposed changes, I heard a lot of businesses tell me the rules are too strict and too expensive and that worries me. Here’s what I told the director:
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Streateries, when done right, bring a lot of value and life to a city block beyond more seats for a restaurant. During a roundtable today on DDOT’s proposed changes, I heard a lot of businesses tell me the rules are too strict and too expensive and that worries me. Here’s what I told the director:
Hope to see you at Office Hours tomorrow!
🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7
🕓 4 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Quill & Crumb Café at the Folger Shakespeare Library: 201 East Capitol St. SE
✉️ RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7
🕓 4 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Quill & Crumb Café at the Folger Shakespeare Library: 201 East Capitol St. SE
✉️ RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Hope to see you at Office Hours tomorrow!
🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7
🕓 4 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Quill & Crumb Café at the Folger Shakespeare Library: 201 East Capitol St. SE
✉️ RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7
🕓 4 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Quill & Crumb Café at the Folger Shakespeare Library: 201 East Capitol St. SE
✉️ RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
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Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got 57 days until January 1 😬 If you set a reading goal for the year, this might be your sign to pick up the pace. Don’t blame us, we’re just the messenger. 📚👀
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got 57 days until January 1 😬 If you set a reading goal for the year, this might be your sign to pick up the pace. Don’t blame us, we’re just the messenger. 📚👀
The Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public roundtable on the District’s Streatery Program tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m.
You can plan to watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...
You can plan to watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public roundtable on the District’s Streatery Program tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m.
You can plan to watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...
You can plan to watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...
Big things are happening in Mount Vernon Triangle — Cobb Park is taking shape! This project has been years in the making, and come spring, neighbors will have a brand-new space to gather, relax, and enjoy downtown.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Big things are happening in Mount Vernon Triangle — Cobb Park is taking shape! This project has been years in the making, and come spring, neighbors will have a brand-new space to gather, relax, and enjoy downtown.
Catch today's Legislative Meeting recap from CM Allen, including protecting DC's revenue, restoring cuts to the Earned Income Tax Credit, & approving a limited, accountable extension of targeted curfews–while continuing to push for more investments in our young people.
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Catch today's Legislative Meeting recap from CM Allen, including protecting DC's revenue, restoring cuts to the Earned Income Tax Credit, & approving a limited, accountable extension of targeted curfews–while continuing to push for more investments in our young people.
Time for the Legislative Meeting:
The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
How to Watch Our November 4 Meetings • Council of the District of Columbia
Members of the public are invited to virtually join the three meetings the Council will be holding on Tuesday, November 4. The first meeting is a pre-Legislative Meeting Breakfast Meeting, […]
dccouncil.gov
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Time for the Legislative Meeting:
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting has started 👇
The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
How to Watch Our November 4 Meetings • Council of the District of Columbia
Members of the public are invited to virtually join the three meetings the Council will be holding on Tuesday, November 4. The first meeting is a pre-Legislative Meeting Breakfast Meeting, […]
dccouncil.gov
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting has started 👇
Today's breakfast meeting has started 👇
The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
How to Watch Our November 4 Meetings • Council of the District of Columbia
Members of the public are invited to virtually join the three meetings the Council will be holding on Tuesday, November 4. The first meeting is a pre-Legislative Meeting Breakfast Meeting, […]
dccouncil.gov
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today's breakfast meeting has started 👇
The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
How to Watch Our November 4 Meetings • Council of the District of Columbia
Members of the public are invited to virtually join the three meetings the Council will be holding on Tuesday, November 4. The first meeting is a pre-Legislative Meeting Breakfast Meeting, […]
dccouncil.gov
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4:
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
• Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m.
• Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW
Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...
We have 2 free tickets to give away for Wednesday evening's hockey game, when the Caps take on the St. Louis Blues!
Just email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a chance to get the tickets. The resident who gets the tickets will be selected at random.
Just email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a chance to get the tickets. The resident who gets the tickets will be selected at random.
November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We have 2 free tickets to give away for Wednesday evening's hockey game, when the Caps take on the St. Louis Blues!
Just email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a chance to get the tickets. The resident who gets the tickets will be selected at random.
Just email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a chance to get the tickets. The resident who gets the tickets will be selected at random.
Learn about all the current and upcoming construction projects for park and rec in Ward 6! DPR and DGS are hosting a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to share details and gather feedback.
RSVP for the Zoom info: dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
– Team Allen
RSVP for the Zoom info: dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
– Team Allen
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Learn about all the current and upcoming construction projects for park and rec in Ward 6! DPR and DGS are hosting a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to share details and gather feedback.
RSVP for the Zoom info: dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
– Team Allen
RSVP for the Zoom info: dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
– Team Allen
Friendly reminder: Leaf collection season is upon us! Get all the details at dpw.dc.gov/leaf, including when you'll need to have your leaves raked and ready.
– Team Allen
– Team Allen
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Friendly reminder: Leaf collection season is upon us! Get all the details at dpw.dc.gov/leaf, including when you'll need to have your leaves raked and ready.
– Team Allen
– Team Allen
When it's time for those pumpkins to retire, remember they don't need to go in the trash: Treat them like regular food waste. Just remove any decor, chop them up, then drop them off at one of the weekend food waste drop-off locations or a smart bin: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff
– Team Allen
– Team Allen
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When it's time for those pumpkins to retire, remember they don't need to go in the trash: Treat them like regular food waste. Just remove any decor, chop them up, then drop them off at one of the weekend food waste drop-off locations or a smart bin: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff
– Team Allen
– Team Allen
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
DC government is using local funds to cover the gap from the federal shutdown and Administration’s refusal to address this emergency and leave working families out.
We will ensure our residents on SNAP and WIC are getting the food and support they need. It’s the right call to make.
We will ensure our residents on SNAP and WIC are getting the food and support they need. It’s the right call to make.
If benefits aren't restored, 141,000 DC residents won't be able to put food on their tables to feed their families. There is no scenario where this ends well, and the federal government has the tools to avoid such a clear and cruel outcome.
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit alongside 25 states to restore SNAP food assistance during the federal shutdown.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors.
We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
DC government is using local funds to cover the gap from the federal shutdown and Administration’s refusal to address this emergency and leave working families out.
We will ensure our residents on SNAP and WIC are getting the food and support they need. It’s the right call to make.
We will ensure our residents on SNAP and WIC are getting the food and support they need. It’s the right call to make.
From spooky stoops and friendly skeletons to fall scenes and vibrant leaves, Ward 6 is looking boo-tiful this Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From spooky stoops and friendly skeletons to fall scenes and vibrant leaves, Ward 6 is looking boo-tiful this Halloween!
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Just after wrapping the last DMVMoves meeting, and 18 months of regional collaboration, CM Allen recorded this quick recap on what this milestone means for WMATA and transit across the DMV. It's a good step forward, with more work ahead.
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Just after wrapping the last DMVMoves meeting, and 18 months of regional collaboration, CM Allen recorded this quick recap on what this milestone means for WMATA and transit across the DMV. It's a good step forward, with more work ahead.
This weekend, expect modified service on @wmata.com's Green, Yellow, & Silver lines, plus single tracking on the Orange & Green lines.
Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, rail service will conclude during the second 1 a.m. hour — after clocks are set back an hour.
wmata.com/service/stat...
Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, rail service will conclude during the second 1 a.m. hour — after clocks are set back an hour.
wmata.com/service/stat...
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This weekend, expect modified service on @wmata.com's Green, Yellow, & Silver lines, plus single tracking on the Orange & Green lines.
Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, rail service will conclude during the second 1 a.m. hour — after clocks are set back an hour.
wmata.com/service/stat...
Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, rail service will conclude during the second 1 a.m. hour — after clocks are set back an hour.
wmata.com/service/stat...
Edit: Please email by 3 p.m. Friday!
🏀 We have two tickets to give away to Saturday’s Wizards game against the Orlando Magic!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
October 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Edit: Please email by 3 p.m. Friday!
🏀 We have two tickets to give away to Saturday’s Wizards game against the Orlando Magic!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🏀 We have two tickets to give away to Saturday’s Wizards game against the Orlando Magic!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to tcogan@dccouncil.gov by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!
Thursday, Nov. 6, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public oversight roundtable on the District's Streatery Program. If you haven't heard, new guidelines take effect Nov. 30, when all *temporary* streatery permits are set to expire. (1/2)
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thursday, Nov. 6, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public oversight roundtable on the District's Streatery Program. If you haven't heard, new guidelines take effect Nov. 30, when all *temporary* streatery permits are set to expire. (1/2)
For the first time in decades, DC, Maryland, and Virginia have a plan — and a dollar figure — for the future of WMATA and public transit.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
For the first time in decades, DC, Maryland, and Virginia have a plan — and a dollar figure — for the future of WMATA and public transit.
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