Commission
AN Open and Engaging Commission 5B
Committees
No single Commissioner can do it all, and many residents have expressed a desire to get involved. I support establishing committees to be empowered to seek the best solutions for 5B. As of March 20, 2024, Commission 5B has a Transportation and Public Space Committee! As of September 18, 2024, Commission 5B has a Communications and Outreach Committee!
Grants
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions are able to issue grants to support local projects. I support ensuring Commission 5B is financially sound and has the ability to issue grants. As of October 18, 2023, Commission 5B has a Grants Program!
At Commission 5B's Public Meeting on June 26, 2024, allegations were publicly made by my colleague, Commissioner Amin, regarding Commission 5B's grant-making process, whether a request made in 2023 was unfairly denied, and a lack of transparency. As Commission 5B's Treasurer, I take these matters seriously and therefore issued a public letter to Commissioner Amin on this matter.
My Actions
9/18/2024 - Introduced and co-sponsored the motion to authorize a $1500 grant to Friends of Noyes Park for their 2024 Brookland Halloween Parade and Party.
9/18/2024 - Drafted, sponsored, and helped the Commission to pass a motion establishing a Communications and Outreach Committee.
8/18/2024 - Revised the Grants Program in accordance with the recently passed law easing grantmaking rules for Commissions.
3/20/2024 - Drafted, sponsored, and helped the Commission to pass a motion establishing a Transportation and Public Space Committee.
3/20/2024 - Drafted, sponsored, and helped the Commission to pass Standing Rules to enable Committees to operate.
1/17/2024 - Volunteered and was re-elected by the Commission to serve as Treasurer.
11/15/2023 - Presented the Grants Program publicly at the Commission Public Meeting.
10/18/2023 - Drafted, sponsored, and helped the Commission to pass a Grants Program.
5/17/2023 - Significantly contributed to and helped the Commission pass revisions to its Bylaws.
1/25/2023 - Volunteered and was elected by the Commission to serve as Treasurer.