Sabel Harris
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Chair of ANC 1B | ANC 1B08 (Formerly 1B12) | Former Candidate for DC Council Ward 1 | Daughter of Vietnamese Refugees | Marketer | Personal Account
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"Harris has endured and accomplished more in her two years as chair of ANC 1B than many commissioners would in a decade."
Honored & very grateful to have
@ggwash
's endorsement. If you'd like to support my reelection write-in campaign, please donate
It's a One-derful bunch: Here's who Greater Greater Washington is endorsing for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner seats in Ward 1:
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It may have taken close to 3 hours, but the ANC voted unanimously to support the Protected Bike Lane on 11th St NW.
There will be more community engagement from DDOT and we’re all excited for this progress!
FYI, the 11th PBL on ANC 1B’s agenda for the monthly meeting Thursday starting at 6:30pm. Some are under the impression that there is no support for the PBL…(I was unnecessarily harangued on Friday about this 🙃)
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If being sad and horrified about the murder of a CHILD makes me a “latte liberal,” then order me a fucking venti.
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The confidence and ego to accept a job you are wildly unqualified for 😮💨 Best of luck!
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Trash can be collected.
Rats can be abated.
Bathrooms and sanitation stations can be installed.
But you know what can’t be fixed immediately? Trauma inflicted when you are forced to leave your home.
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When I asked about signing AND retention bonuses for teachers, since retention rates are SO LOW and, you know, teachers more than deserve this, I was told that teachers have a bonus…for performance. Seems like MPD is the group that needs to be measured on performance…
MPD is offering a $20k hiring bonus plus $6k in rental housing assistance. Join our team and start making a positive impact in the community today at
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I don’t have time to provide more context, but when you hear someone praise that we’re now prosecuting kids as adults in DC…It’s hard for me to not lose faith in humanity. Sad fucking world we live in.
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Tonight I was vilified multiple times for just doing my job as Chair of ANC 1B representing the ANC at this hearing.
I voted in favor of upzoning 1617 U St & I was 1 of 7 voting in favor. The opposition has a right to speak against this, but no one Cmsr should be singled out.
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The exact thought process of a privileged white person who has never had an interaction with cops.
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It’s official! Thrilled to begin my term as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Single Member District 1B12 (~14th and U St NW). Congratulations to all of my fellow Commissioners! Let’s get to work!
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DC Auditor: Here are data-driven findings and insights developed from consulting firms with law enforcement experience showing that we don’t need more cops.
MPD & the Police “Union”: No, the ~*✨ViBeS✨*~ are still off.
New: Mayor Bowser and other politicians have spent years insisting DC needs more cops. But an eagerly awaited study of MPD staffing by
@ODCA_DC
says (surprise, surprise) there's no evidence to support that.
They suggested alternatives. Will anyone listen?
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🙃🙃Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners are unpaid and not compensated in any way by taxpayers (unless you count the parking pass which I declined!) 🙃🙃
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Congrats to all of the new and returning ANCs! Some of my own advice that I’ll be taking into my 2nd term: Establish boundaries, keep your phone charged (for the inevitable 311 requests you’ll file), and remember you’re not alone in this. Here we go — it’s a meaningful ride!
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This isn’t reform. This is leniency for murder and corrupt, toxic behavior.
#ACTNowDC
ensures we have a policy environment that supports our police officers and allows them to protect our community and make DC safer.
Washington, DC is proud to be a leader in forward-thinking reforms and proud to support
@DCPoliceDept
.
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Today, I’m announcing my write-in campaign for ANC 1B08.
I’m withdrawing my name off the ballot as my petitions were challenged over personal vendettas. This process is an important accountability layer, but the two individuals challenging my petitions do not have that goal.
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The mental gymnastics, flexibility, and passes given to the (full-time & paid) Mayor, Council, MPD, and other District officials is absolutely incredible.
And yet, for UNPAID, volunteer ANCs with NO legislative power we are to blame for all of DC’s problems. 🫠
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Some news: Essie and I moved! We’re just two single girls living on U St now. It’s been about a month in our new bachelorette pad and it’s truly feeling like home.
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For ANC work: I will accept and welcome feedback from constituents, nearby neighbors, fellow commissioners, other locally elected officials, and gov. reps. I will not tolerate harassment and debasing claims from someone hiding behind an unidentifiable Twitter username.
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I’m at the MPD Third District Town Hall and the Commander referred to his patrols as “sharks in the water” circling around the U St corridor. Oh really, who is the prey?
This isn’t serving and protecting the community.
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MPD was not (or ever) defunded.
@DCPoliceDept
@MayorBowser
@DCPoliceDept
Smith said "the challenge has been that police officers couldn't be officers..." before she was interrupted by someone who blamed the D.C. Council for "defunding the police"
[*Question: did that really happen? Contention around that factoid. Looking further.]
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ANC work is often hard and thankless but it’s still impactful. And what I’ve learned serving as ANC is that when it comes to helping your community, the work is never done. That’s why I’m running for re-election for the newly formed 1B08.
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I’m excited to announce that I’m running for re-election for ANC 1B08. With almost 50% of ANC 1B Commissioners not returning, we need a Commissioner with extensive experience and a strong, positive track record. And I hope to serve the Commission and DC for another term.
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"If you're tired of arguing with strangers on the internet, then try talking with them in real life."
#PREACH
#ObamaFarewell
👏🙌
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Cars are killing us.
Prioritize people over cars. (We don't even prioritize most people who operate cars as they are designed for one gender of "average" size & height).
Time to expand mass transit, wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, plant trees, smaller car lanes, etc
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Normally, I ignore flippant tweets like this one. But we saw, yet again, a man brutally died at the hands of police & it only reminded me of those we have lost in DC (). Including one of my constituents & more training from police wouldn’t have saved him.
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Here are some facts about Phở since people are commenting about the food scene in DC:
1. Phở isn't the only Vietnamese dish!!! !!! !!!
2. Phở is traditionally eaten for breakfast.
3. Real bone-based broth Phở takes at least 6 hours to make.
4. It's pronounced "fuh"
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This tweet is a choice — to mislead and target me.
We discussed an addition of a loading zone that could potentially remove 3 RPP spaces, adding 4 RPP spaces to the south side, & then proposing changing 10th St to RPP only. In total that would be a net gain in parking spaces.
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I went back & forth many times if I should run again because over the last 2-3 years I have been at the center of attacks on ANC 1B from fellow commissioners.
Ultimately, I am running again and I hope those who live in 1B03 vote for J to beat one of the most toxic commissioners.
Several others I know aren't running bc the environment—or fellow ANCs—are so toxic.
While it won't take a Charter amendment, this is harder to fix. But it starts by beating toxic bully ANCs & electing those who will work with, not against, fellow Cmsrs.
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Got a call from a rep from the Mayor’s office asking if I support this legislation?
Hard no. It’s lazy, unthoughtful, & won’t help stop the violence.
What I expect from the Mayor:
1. Fix OUC
2. Help Crime Lab get reaccreditation.
3. Stop appeasing the police “union”
#ACTNowDC
ensures we have a policy environment that supports our police officers and allows them to protect our community and make DC safer.
Washington, DC is proud to be a leader in forward-thinking reforms and proud to support
@DCPoliceDept
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Saw that the outlet outside the Reeves Center has been covered by a metal plate. U St is an entertainment district, a historic place to be celebrated for its art and music, and a place NOT to be muted. Let’s fix this.
#DontMuteDC
@LongLiveGoGo
@dontmutedc
@listenlocaldc
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“He’s clearly having a very difficult time processing that.”
Me on all of my ANC meetings.
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I submitted my own question during the Neighborhood Safety Meeting for
@CMBrookePinto
and wanted to post it here for the record. In your statement about Burke/Gompers Park you mentioned “increasing reports of violence and criminal activity.” Can you share the data on this?
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Voicing for eviction of encampments isn’t empathy, it’s not even sympathy, it’s just your own selfish motives to remove something from your sightline that you don’t want to see.
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First ANC 1B meeting of 2024 is complete!
Grateful for my colleagues who voted to reelect me as Chair of ANC 1B and excited to lead the Commission for another year. Onwards and upwards!
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The outrage around a certain photo of ANCs is so hypocritical. Where was this energy when 1B *actually* had (& likely still happening) an ANC conducting unethical activity, harassing, & actively using their title to get preferential treatment?! Much worse than flipping the bird.
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
And I certainly won’t forget you every time I walk by 14th and V. I’ll miss you my friend ❤️
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My bright spot for today on Lunar New Year… our matching sweaters 🍊🐱🧧
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Another part of this choice — to actively harass, mischaracterize, and belittle me (and I’ve seen the instances with other women commissioners too) is one that is made by him pretty much daily. It’s alarming and vile.
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Hi Hank — how’s crypto treating you these days? Seems like you were ok with the crimes committed Sam Bankman-Fried and propping up the Ponzi scheme of FTX.
And why are you babying cops? Poor sensitive things can’t do their jobs b/c they are told they are incompetent? ☹️
ANC Commissioner
@sabelharris
and the rest of DC governments non-punitive approach to curbing violence and anti-police rhetoric is what got us into this crime crisis.
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It’s been over a week. Where is the body camera footage from MPD who shot and killed George Watson? We as a community deserve to know what exactly happened.
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Update: Votes are still being counted. Regardless of the *official* outcome, I’m incredibly grateful for everyone I had the opportunity to speak with and so thankful for all of the support I’ve received.
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If we tweet about every single instance of violence, it’s performative.
If we don’t tweet about every single instance of violence, then it’s fake outrage. There’s no winning.
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THIS IS WHAT YOU LOVE TO SEE!
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Crime (particularly violent crime) has increased in Ward 1 & around the 14th & U St area. I do share the frustrations, anxiety, & fear. I live here too.
I will not wrongly assign the increase to the folks who hang out at 14th & V St. They live here too, longer than most of us.
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Picked up my petitions and met
@QColonRoosevelt
(witnessed how he officially unseated
@henryzcohen
as the youngest candidate 😉) Excited for his campaign and to see how he makes his SMD and DC better!
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I’m trying to understand why MPD was engaged when this wasn’t the first time phone calls were made for this individual who was experiencing a mental health crisis tonight. Why wasn’t CRT/DBH called in? Why do we continue to rely on MPD and their inevitable violent response?
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FYI, the 11th PBL on ANC 1B’s agenda for the monthly meeting Thursday starting at 6:30pm. Some are under the impression that there is no support for the PBL…(I was unnecessarily harangued on Friday about this 🙃)
Shaw residents are concerned that bike lanes on 11th are dangerous and will take out 100 parking spots (but it's really just about the parking).
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I live in an 8-story apartment building (.4 miles away from 1617 U St). Apparently, the neighbors in my building and myself do not care or contribute to the neighborhood. 😑
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I’ve been taught that the word “but” negates everything that precedes it.
The Hill should never interfere. Full stop.
This questions our local legislation, our democracy, and DC statehood.
"The Hill should never interfere, but we also have to address the serious concerns that people have with what this bill does. We have to change the [revised criminal code]," said
@MayorBowser
today on the House GOP push to overturn the overhaul of the city's criminal code.
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@FeverPotomac
You don’t even follow me, yet you’re so pressed by me that you reply to most of my tweets!
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Sometimes you need to get through a rainstorm ⛈ to get a rainbow 🌈 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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Taking a CaBi down the 9th St PBL makes me so incredibly happy
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Bye, you won't be missed, slip lane! 🥳😍🙌🏼
Thank you to all of my fellow ANCs (
@zacycles
@Capn_max
@_MatthewThomas
) who helped advocate for this slip lane to be closed in 1B12.
NOI posted to close the slip lane at the northeast corner of 16th and U NW!
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The DC Police Union also wrote to the Zoning Commission opposing the map amendment at 1617 U St. 🙃
This is the later public land development that would rebuild and dramatically improve MPD 3D HQ.
Going through my inbox as I return from a brief vacation: can't say I had it on my bingo card to find a letter from the D.C. Police Union to
@CMFrumin
opposing the bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue arguing they "may inadvertently compromise public safety."
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I just watched the BWC from MPD of the fatal shooting of George Watson last week. The loss of any life is significant and I stand firm that George Watson shouldn’t have been killed by MPD.
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@Erinfor4B02
👏🏼Things they also should have advocated for in that letter instead of what they chose:
-Public restrooms
-Access to healthcare (whole health (including mental))
-More mobile vaccination sites
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Only parts of the 3D drug free zones are in my district.
But all parts of this are bullshit.
I've spent years getting to know neighbors who hang out in these areas and understanding the issues here. Drugs aren't one.
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Honestly, the only debate I want to have with folks on here today is why my dog is one of the cutest doggos in all of DC. Actually, no need to debate. I know it to be true.
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Did any other ANCs else get this email too? (Confirmed that several others received this) Not that I mind, but I do find it a bit strange that this person also stated they are a constituent in other SMDs…
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1st comment captures it “[ANCs] are sworn to judge matters according to what's best for [DC] "as a whole.” They are not merely mouthpieces for neighborhood opinion.” We swear an oath for all of DC not just our SMD, the most vocal, or those who have the most access to meetings
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Nothing like redistricting which has uncovered who is using their "progressive" beliefs as a facade.
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@FeverPotomac
Do you really think you should be the one to talk about low bars as you continue to hide behind your anonymized account?
So brave ❤️
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I bet this street is a little safer now with this slip lane obliterated.
And I’ll say it louder for the people in the back…
To truly prioritize pedestrian safety and walkability, get rid of slip lanes. It’s far past the time for the slip lane at 16th/U St/NH Ave NW to go.
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Grief is complex and emotions are not binary. People (and elected officials…because we’re all human) can feel sadness over many things. I’m tired of jerks who are comparing the response of any loss.
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Proud to support
@MarshallForDC
for DC Council At-Large. We need a voice on council that doesn’t brush aside the details, especially when it comes to equity. Karim is that leader that not only pays attention, but has a plan to back it up.
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THIS. IS. NOT. OKAY. Cathy Chung is asking for help in identifying this individual who assaulted her. Please spread the word
#StopAsianHate
ASIAN STORE OWNER HARASSED: This video shows a man saying "You're an ugly Asian terrorist" then later spitting on Cathy Chung, owner of Adams Morgan clothing shop Meeps. Chung says the man was passing out fliers and refused to wear a mask, then got mad when she asked him to leave
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We’ve started 1617 U St hearings on January 8th…kicking off hour 26 🫠
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#TranspoBINGO
HH was so delightful & wrapped up such a bright spot to local gov work. Big thanks to
@erinfordc
&
@HandlebarsDC
. (Sorry to those I couldn’t talk to more. Had to run out b/c my teenage little sis texted to call her. She’s ok & just wanted to talk about a date 😱)
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After a brief hiatus from an electrical outlet being closed off, the music and sounds of U St are back
@ExBandAndShow
!
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Local races in DC were heated, and rightfully so in some cases, but it hasn’t been so bad over here. It has been great getting to know
@mike4anc
and I’m proud of the campaigns we both ran. We’ll still be neighbors and so glad to be in this community together!
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There's no housing on 1617 U St / 1620 V St, so there will be net gain in housing (and affordable housing) here especially if a map amendment is passed.
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Thank you for everyone replying to my tweets. Not only are you strengthening my point, you’re allowing me to identify who I need to mute.
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The Stay DC application shouldn't be so complicated. Having the stress of facing eviction is a burden no one should bear right now. People need this money, it's here, and yet, it is painstakingly difficult at almost every point to get them this support.
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@FeverPotomac
You were a little bit slower than usual to respond to my tweet this time. (9mins vs. the avg. 3mins). Everything ok??
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The struggle I have deciding if I want a glass of wine or energy drink before my ANC meeting…
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Must-read for
#vloggers
&
#YouTubers
! — Creating vlogs worth sharing (As always, great post
@BrianHonigman
👏🏼😎)
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This was a trick question. There are no benefits. Slip lanes encourage bad driver behavior and present safety hazards for pedestrians, cyclists, and likely drivers themselves. Ready to get rid of the slip lane at 16th/U/New Hampshire Ave NW.
What are the benefits of slip lanes? (excluding vehicular traffic)
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Drugs are illegal and have been even before these drug free zones.
If these areas were really such drug infested zones why didn’t the cops catch people before?
And the replies I’m getting from my other tweets, likely from cisgender men, make me feel way less safe.
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No fools here! Look at this data
@icxmedia
found on how fast comedy on YouTube is growing —
#AprilFoolsDay
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@FeverPotomac
I haven’t ever shied away from acknowledging my privilege as a biracial woman. You though continue hiding behind your anonymized account. Have the day you deserve to have.
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Minimum Parking Required: 33
Provided: None
🎶Music to my ears🎶
(btw this PUD is being built on top of a metro station!)
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“No one wants less police. When evil comes to your block your perspective changes.” 8 shootings have happened right across the street from me over the last year and actually, I don’t want more police. Police don’t prevent violence and they have yet to solve any of these cases.
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Today’s Crosstown Cleanup was quite a feat! We couldn’t fully hit all of DC & there’s still room for improvement for the next one, but we covered 10+ miles & filled many (many!) bags of trash! We hope this makes DC a little brighter & cleaner. Big thanks to everyone who came out!
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Starting Paved Paradise by Henry Grabar.
Parking costs us SO much YoY with so little return. One of my proud moments as ANC was advocating for no parking at 1250 U ST giving the community more benefits.
(Purchased this from
@solidstatedc
#SmallBizSaturday
🙌🏼)
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Ramped up my
@311DCgov
requests over the last year & now there’s an ANC contest to continue raising awareness about 311. Combining my two passions: overflowing trash cans & marketing. I may be a new Commissioner, but I’m ready to win this!
#311AnswersTheCall
#Ward1
@sabelharris
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(Long 🧵) Today I feel heavy. I didn’t know the person who was killed by MPD last night, but I’m heartbroken just the same that a community member who needed help wasn’t given a chance.
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TOTK!
As a treat to myself when I finish my testimony for 1617 U St, I’m replaying Zelda. Should I restart BOTW or TOTK?
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