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Jim Graham

Jim Graham D.C. Council Member Ward One

Ward One D.C. Council Member

05/12/2008


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COUNCILMEMBER
JIM GRAHAM
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 105
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 724-8181
fax (202) 724-8109




	Friends, Welcome to my website! As your elected voice on the D.C. Council, I am proud to represent the most diverse ward in the District of Columbia. In the pages of this site, you'll find information on how to get services from city government, on the policies I've pursued since being elected, and how my constituents and I have worked together to make Ward 1 and the entire District a better place to live and work.
	May 9, 2008 Ledroit Park Gang Bust I have just returned from a press conference with Mayor Fenty and Chief Lanier, where an early morning police "take down" of the LeDroit Park Crew was announced. This crew (or gang) is a violent drug and crime organization, responsible for as many as 42 violent crimes throughout DC including six homicides and many armed robberies. Some 200 officers culminated a six month investigation this morning with ten arrested (two juveniles) and 11 search warrants in the 200 to 400 block of W Street. This was fine work by MPD detectives, police officers and the US Attorney. DC Housing Authority police were also engaged. Those blocks have been seriously troubled with crime, including recent homicides. This action comes as a sure relief to these problems surrounding the Kelly Miller housing complex. There is no substitute for this kind of highly effective police action. But we are also working on the social roots of all this crime. For example, I am supporting the LeDroit Community and its ANC representatives in their highly organized effort to place a pre K school in a portion of the soon to be empty Gage Eckington School right in the neighborhood. We truly need to more effectively address these root causes of crime at an early age. And there are lots of kids in this area. But for the moment, our congratulations and gratitude goes to the Mayor and Chief Lanier and all who contributed to this splendid work. Posted at 10:19 am \| Permalink \| May 7, 2008 Awarding the Cardozo Clerks Congratulations to the Cardozo Clerks High School Basketball Team! Yesterday, I presented the Clerks with a resolution commending their fourth straight DCIAA championship victory. The team recently received their championship jackets. To my surprise, they presented me with a jacket and cap as well. Last year, the Clerks bested Margaret Murray High School 54-42 in the championship game. That win added to a winning streak that began in 2004. I was happy to celebrate with the team and wish them the best in future tournaments. To see more pictures, please click here. Posted at 11:34 am \| Permalink \| April 30, 2008 Klingle Road Reversal The Committee on Public Works and the Environment voted 3-2 today to cut local funding to re-open Klingle Rd. I will hold a public roundtable on May 8 to allow public comment. The roundtable will be held at 6:30pm at the historic John A. Wilson Building. I am disappointed by the Committee's action today. The decision to remove funding and not open Klingle Rd. should only be made after maximum opportunity for public comment. The Council voted to re-open the road in 2003 with the use of federal funding. For the past two or three years the Federal government has obstructed the project through a series of delays. To move the project forward, Mayor Fenty proposed to use two million dollars of local money in this year's budget to start the project. The city would then use the Federal money for other projects across the city. The Committee voted against the Mayor's plan today and passed a recommendation to not open Klingle Rd. at all. I disagree with the Committee for making this substantial change without public notice. The public must be allowed to weigh in on these important decisions. Posted at 6:04 pm \| Permalink \| April 28, 2008 Ward One Schools Recognized I commend four Ward One schools for receiving outstanding achievement awards. The awards were given by the non profit group Fight for Children last Thursday at the Washington Convention Center. I am pleased with the hard work and success of our Ward’s schools and I look forward to more achievements in the future. E.L. Haynes Public Charter School (now located at 3029 14th Street NW but soon to move to Georgia Avenue) was one of three schools in the city to receive 100,000 dollars. San Miguel Middle School, located at 1525 Newton Street NW, was also awarded a 100,000 dollar prize. Two of the four runners up were also from Ward One, one of which is a public school: Cleveland Elementary School. Capital City Public Charter School and Cleveland Elementary School won 100,000 dollars each. Cleveland Elementary School is located at 1825 8th street NW, and Capital City Public Charter School at 3047 15th Street NW. The schools were judged on increased achievement, best practices, instruction and professional development. Posted at 4:54 pm \| Permalink \|
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Ward One Happenings


			Graham to Hold Public Roundtable on Klingle Rd. Reversal


			Cardozo Basketball Championship

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