Councilmember Jim Graham

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Councilmember Graham during Capital Pride 2012. A single day event begun in 1975, Capital Pride today is a week long celebration. The 2012 parade extended 1.5 miles and attracted 350,000 spectators.

Community

Councilmember Graham during Capital Pride 2012. A single day event begun in 1975, Capital Pride today is a week long celebration. The 2012 parade extended 1.5 miles and attracted 350,000 spectators.

Progress

Councilmember Graham at Adams Morgan Streetscape ribbon cutting. Project included 18th Street reconstruction work, new bike lanes and bike racks, and the expansion of sidewalk widths.

Justice

Councilmember Graham at candlelight vigil for Trayvon Martin. Candlelight vigils held nationwide demanded the arrest of George Zimmerman in shooting death of 17-year-old Martin.

Change

Councilmember Graham and Mayor Gray announce DC LGBT Community Center move to Reeves Center and Sterling Washington as Office of GLBT Affairs director.

Get Well Tribute for Angel Luis Irene

May 19, 2013, I was invited to attend a Get Well Tribute for an extraordinary man, Angel Luis Irene. Mr. Irene was born in Puerto Rico and came to the United States as a young adult to the District of Columbia, and received an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Puerto Rico, and a Masters Degree in Government from Georgetown University.

Local Bus Drivers Protest the Upcoming 40% Pay Cut

Today I listened directly to the concerns from members of Local 1959, and District Council 20 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). As of Thursday, May 16, 2013, employees were informed that hours would be decreased along with 40% of their current pay. This is unfortunate news, and as promised to the members in attendance, they have my full support to have hours and pay returned.

Members of SHARC (Shelter, Housing and Respectful Change) Voice Concerns

Members of SHARC (Shelter, Housing and Respectful Change), stopped by to visit my office today to express concerns of proposed closing of the following shelters throughout the District of Columbia. Presently, there are a total of five shelters that totals 2, 200 beds that are placed in jeopardy. The group has acknowledged my on going efforts, and I will continue working tirelessly to advocate for additional funding and resources for District residents.

Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center Soccer Field Project

Dear Friends:

For those of you following the construction of the new soccer field donated to Marie Reed that will start next month, I wanted to share with you the announcement of a meeting that the District Department of General Services and Department of Parks and Recreation have called for this Monday, May 20 at the school starting at 6:30 PM.

Get Well Tribute for Angel Luis Irene

Local Bus Drivers Protest the Upcoming 40% Pay Cut

Grand Re-Opening of 1415 Girard Street NW Cooperative

Members of SHARC (Shelter, Housing and Respectful Change) Voice Concerns

Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center Soccer Field Project

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