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I am proud to represent Ward One, the most diverse ward in the District of Columbia.
 
Here you will find information on city services and the policies I've pursued in my more than 10 years of service to the people of our ward. We also have hundreds of photos from events around the ward as well as new videos.
 
Also, stay informed with news about Ward One with Jim’s Journal.
 
We’ve accomplished much in the ward in 10 years. Working together, we have made Ward One a better place to live.


 

 
 
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WUSA-9 Covers Columbia Heights Day

Submitted by Council Member ... on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 2:07pm

Girard Park Summer Games Tournament

Submitted by Council Member ... on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 10:17am

Arrest in 48 hours, Gang Confirmed: re MPD Investigating Gang Dimension Last Night's Shooting

 

Dear Friends,
MPD has now confirmed that Wednesday night’s shooting of a young man on Mozart Place NW, was criminal  gang related. Probably it was in retaliation for a prior shooting. Two gangs were involved, both in this area. The victim was himself a person with a police record who had reportedly recently escapade from a youth facility .
Thanks for all the work of Mayor Fenty and Chief Lanier, and the rest of us, we have this arrest. And we have come quite a distance in the area of 17th and Euclid. We have moved from the days, when on any given night, 60 people might congregate at 17th and Euclid, some of whom were known to be armed and dangerous.
A police camera, police presence (which continues to this day) and community determination have swept away much of that gang presence.
But the fight continues on two dimensions.
First, addressing the root causes of gangs and gang violence by providing—to those who are willing--quality housing, education, health care and training leading to jobs. The Ritz itself , located at 1631 Euclid, is a good example of where—working under the leadership of  Jubilee Housing-- we have not only preserved but also renovated (with strong DC gov support) low income apartments.
But for those who are not willing to move away from gangs and gang violence, yesterday’s arrest of this 17 year old shooter (who lived on the 1400 block of Girard will be tried as an adult) sends a powerful message that justice will be swift and effective.
Again, thanks to Mayor Fenty, MPD and the neighborhood!
 Bests Councilmember Jim Graham
Submitted by Council Member ... on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 11:58am

Peoples Counsel Seeks Investigation Pepco Reliability

 

Dear Friends, I want to commend the DC Office of Peoples Counsel for this action. It follows through on a hearing--after the recent series of power outages in Ward 1 and elsewhere--chaired by CM Cheh in which I participated. Bests Councilmember Jim Graham
 
Here is the text:
 
The Office of the People's Counsel Asks for an Investigation into Electric Distribution System Reliability of Pepco
  
August 12, 2010

Dear Consumer,  
 "With District ratepayers and consumers seeing distribution service rates increase by over $47 million in the last two years, there is a reasonable expectation for receiving safe and reliable electric service. Even with these rate increases, District consumers continue to experience poor electric service with no assurance the problem will be specifically addressed."  - Excerpt from Office of the People's Counsel Petition. 
 
 
The Office of the People's Counsel is the public advocate for natural gas, electric, and telecommunications ratepayers in the District of Columbia.

Submitted by Council Member ... on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 11:21am

A FREE Night at the Shakespeare Theater for Ward 1 Residents

 

Dear Friends:

I am happy to host a FREE night at the theater for Ward 1 residents. 
On Thursday, August 19th the Shakespeare Theatre Company will perform “Twelfth Night” at Sidney Harman Hall at 610 F Street NW.  The play will begin at 8 p.m.
Sidney Harman Hall is conveniently located a half-block from the Gallery Place Metro station on the Green, Yellow and Red Lines. 
Vouchers that can be redeemed for tickets will be given to residents on a first-come-first-served basis.  To request vouchers, please call Jeanne Locher in my office at 202-724-8181.
I thank the Shakespeare Theatre Company for its generosity in helping Ward 1 enjoy the arts.
Bests,
Councilmember Jim Graham

 

Submitted by Council Member ... on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 11:21am

Mary's Center Enhancement Day

More than 100 ARAMARK employees from the region and City Year Washington DC volunteers participated in a day of service Wednesday to transform the Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care. 

The volunteer projects included the creation of an Emergency Supplies Room to provide children and families in need with clothing, school supplies and items for expectant mothers; repainting the outdoor walls and landscaping; painting inspirational murals and rooms and donating school supplies, books and infant items.
 
This event is the launch of a long-term partnership between ARAMARK and the Mary’s Center. ARAMARK is committed to help prepare and connect youth and adults to the workforce, teach families how to live healthier lifestyles and provide access to basic human needs to help strengthen the organization’s existing social service programs.
Submitted by Council Member ... on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 11:34am

Hotel! Good News for Adams Morgan Daytime Commerce

Dear Friends,
I want to let you know that I have introduced a bill  to provide tax relief as a necessary incentive for a new Hotel for Adams Morgan.
The Hotel is planned to be built on the current site of the historic structure of the First Church of Christ, Scientist at Euclid and Champlain. The Church has not been used as such for years. It will also include the building that currently houses the City Paper.
The new Hotel will include a 4000 SF community space, gym and retail center. All of which will provide 750 jobs!
All of this is also good news for daytime commerce on 18th Street. There will be more people in the neighborhood during the day, which will assist our daytime retail and other activities.
 Bests CM Jim Graham
 
Submitted by Council Member ... on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 10:50am

Good News for Daytime Commerce on U Street

 

Dear Friends, the Council has now approved Mayor Fenty’s proposal (CA 18-361) to lease 1250 U Street NW (12th and U above the Metro) to provide space for the DC Inspector General. The DC IG will take all of the building above the first floor.
The current occupants, the Office of the Tenant Advocate and Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Administration, will both move to the Reeves Center at 14th and U. Thus maintaining their presence on U Street.
All of this is good news for daytime commerce on U Street.
We commend the Mayor and his agencies for holding all of this together in Ward 1!
Bests CM Jim Graham
Submitted by Council Member ... on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 10:49am

Congrats: New Tenant Owners of 1372 Kenyon Street

After 20 years, a great deal of work by the attorneys of Crowell & Moring, UDC Professor Louise Howells and her students and most important the resiliency of the residents, 1372 Kenyon Street is now a tenant owned property. They closed on June 18 and let me say this was quite the journey.

An absolutely unscrupulous landlord, who through some subterfuge and shenanigans took over a building that he truly should never have owned. Then he mistreated the residents, refusing to fix code violations before attempting to sell the building right out from under them.  Although the landlord was offered $2.5 million for the building he refused, and instead was forced the sell the tenants the building for $586,000 and had to pony up his own money to pay off the remainder of the mortgage.

Last night the tenants gave me this great award plaque, but it is really they who are the heroes.

Submitted by Council Member ... on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:48am

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