Councilmember Charles Allen
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social
Dad, husband, Ward 6 DC Councilmember, Chair of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
Vice Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
charlesallenward6.com
Posts by CM Allen & staff
Vice Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
charlesallenward6.com
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
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.
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
Stay safe and have fun! 🎈 🎃 👻
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October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Stay safe and have fun! 🎈 🎃 👻
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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...
🏀 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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Join us for Neighborhood Office Hours on the Hill! Councilmember Charles Allen and our team will be at @folger.edu's Quill & Crumb the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 7, and we’d love to chat about anything on your mind — or just say hi!
RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join us for Neighborhood Office Hours on the Hill! Councilmember Charles Allen and our team will be at @folger.edu's Quill & Crumb the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 7, and we’d love to chat about anything on your mind — or just say hi!
RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107
The fourth community meeting for the Randall Rec & Pool renovation is Wednesday!
Be part of the conversation with DPR & @@dcdgs.bsky.social from 6–7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW).
Project info: dgs.dc.gov/page/randall...
Event page: dgs.dc.gov/am/node/1801...
Be part of the conversation with DPR & @@dcdgs.bsky.social from 6–7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW).
Project info: dgs.dc.gov/page/randall...
Event page: dgs.dc.gov/am/node/1801...
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The fourth community meeting for the Randall Rec & Pool renovation is Wednesday!
Be part of the conversation with DPR & @@dcdgs.bsky.social from 6–7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW).
Project info: dgs.dc.gov/page/randall...
Event page: dgs.dc.gov/am/node/1801...
Be part of the conversation with DPR & @@dcdgs.bsky.social from 6–7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW).
Project info: dgs.dc.gov/page/randall...
Event page: dgs.dc.gov/am/node/1801...
Latest 👀 inside the SE Branch Library! This renovation from top to bottom – with huge new spaces, natural light, community rooms, and built to preserve and expand the historic Carnegie building – is so exciting! It’s really taking shape, and we’re near the home stretch!
October 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Latest 👀 inside the SE Branch Library! This renovation from top to bottom – with huge new spaces, natural light, community rooms, and built to preserve and expand the historic Carnegie building – is so exciting! It’s really taking shape, and we’re near the home stretch!
Ward 6 Health Day is happening now through 3 p.m. at Eastern Market Metro Plaza!
Folks are here to promote wellness, dignity, and connection, – there’s free medical services, access to resources, food, entertainment, and more. Check it out on this beautiful Saturday if you’re nearby!
Folks are here to promote wellness, dignity, and connection, – there’s free medical services, access to resources, food, entertainment, and more. Check it out on this beautiful Saturday if you’re nearby!
October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ward 6 Health Day is happening now through 3 p.m. at Eastern Market Metro Plaza!
Folks are here to promote wellness, dignity, and connection, – there’s free medical services, access to resources, food, entertainment, and more. Check it out on this beautiful Saturday if you’re nearby!
Folks are here to promote wellness, dignity, and connection, – there’s free medical services, access to resources, food, entertainment, and more. Check it out on this beautiful Saturday if you’re nearby!
It's a Ward 6 Update Saturday!
Get the latest from CM Allen: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter1025
And don't forget, you can easily read this from your inbox when you sign up to receive the biweekly newsletter: charlesallenward6.com/sign_up
Get the latest from CM Allen: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter1025
And don't forget, you can easily read this from your inbox when you sign up to receive the biweekly newsletter: charlesallenward6.com/sign_up
October 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It's a Ward 6 Update Saturday!
Get the latest from CM Allen: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter1025
And don't forget, you can easily read this from your inbox when you sign up to receive the biweekly newsletter: charlesallenward6.com/sign_up
Get the latest from CM Allen: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter1025
And don't forget, you can easily read this from your inbox when you sign up to receive the biweekly newsletter: charlesallenward6.com/sign_up
This morning, we’re at Union Station strategizing the growth of regional rail. Every day, 75K passengers come through Union Station – that's more than any of our three international airports nearby! It’s how we’ll grow DC and the region. Plus, with the Long Bridge rebuild, capacity and opportunity ↗️
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This morning, we’re at Union Station strategizing the growth of regional rail. Every day, 75K passengers come through Union Station – that's more than any of our three international airports nearby! It’s how we’ll grow DC and the region. Plus, with the Long Bridge rebuild, capacity and opportunity ↗️
...and Disconnection Modernization Act to create transparency, protect tenants, and set clear rules for when and how disconnections can happen.
Learn more: charlesallenward6.com/water_disconnections
Learn more: charlesallenward6.com/water_disconnections
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
...and Disconnection Modernization Act to create transparency, protect tenants, and set clear rules for when and how disconnections can happen.
Learn more: charlesallenward6.com/water_disconnections
Learn more: charlesallenward6.com/water_disconnections
When you pay your rent on time, you expect your water to stay on. But across DC, renters are losing service because their landlords haven’t paid the building’s DC Water bill. In some cases, landlords haven’t paid DC Water for years!
That’s why CM Allen has introduced the DC Water Billing ...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
When you pay your rent on time, you expect your water to stay on. But across DC, renters are losing service because their landlords haven’t paid the building’s DC Water bill. In some cases, landlords haven’t paid DC Water for years!
That’s why CM Allen has introduced the DC Water Billing ...
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That’s why CM Allen has introduced the DC Water Billing ...
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