Event! Sidewalk Palooza: October 9!

Join me on Sunday, October 9 from 11 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET for Sidewalk Palooza! We'll do a community clean up and help submit 311 requests for neighborhood improvements (such as sidewalk repairs, missing road signs, etc). 

WHEN: Sunday, October 9 from 11 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET

WHERE: Meet outside 150 V St NW at 11 a.m.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Gloves and trash bags will be provided to those participating in the clean up! And do send me a note if you'd like to join or have ideas on making the event even more fun (weather is supposed to be a high of 60 degrees that day!).

 WHAT IS SIDEWALK PALOOZA? Sidewalk Palooza is organized by community leaders from DC to raise awareness and advocate for solutions to issues such as safety and accessibility for pedestrians. 

Looking forward to seeing folks! Please email me if you have any questions/thoughts/feedback at humaimtiaz5E04@gmail.com

Endorsement Alert!

SUPER excited to share this vote of confidence in me by the fantastic Erin Palmer. Am so inspired by her energy and enthusiasm — and she ran a hell of a campaign this year — and this means the world to me. See her endorsement announcement here with a list of fantastic candidates who are running for office in DC this year.

ANC5E04 CAMPAIGN UPDATE: ALMOST WEEKEND EDITION

Back in town after a week away! Being on holiday is wonderful but there’s no place like home.

What I’ve been up to:

Getting sand out of my shoes after a week at the beach.

This week, I also attended the Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting where neighbors highlighted the complex nature of the crimes that they’re seeing in the area, as well as issues re: the MPD response.

I also joined the ANC 5E meeting last night. Of interest to folks – DC Department of Transportation reps highlighted two upcoming projects – one, their longawaited plans on finally filling in the missing connection on the Metropolitan Branch Trail and adding a protected bike lane in Brookland (HUZZAH!), as well as plans to create a new green space at the intersection of Quincy Place and Lincoln Road (just off of North Capitol St). 

I've already heard concerns about the latter project — it does not look like this is coupled with any traffic safety measures that residents in the area have been repeatedly asking for. Love a green space, but this is an opportunity for DC agencies to really make this intersection (and the North Cap corridor) safer for all. Stay tuned to this space for more updates.

Upcoming! I’ll be out door knocking most evenings / weekends over the next few weeks. I’ll also be attending Art All Night in our surrounding neighborhood + the Greater Greater Washington fall mixer taking place later next Wednesday — come say hi if you’ll be there!

ANC5E04 Campaign Update: Summer is Over Edition

Don't want to jinx it, but it feels like fall is here -- although I did see my first cicada of the year (ugh) that came to visit us in Bloomingdale, so not sure if they've decided to stick around for a while!

Now to the fun part - updates!

Where I've been!

• Knocking on doors to hear from SMD5E04 members about their concerns, questions and suggestions.
• Filling out questionnaires! Vote411 - a voter guide by League of Women Voters - has a comprehensive rundown of what'll be on your ballot for this election, and you can read about where I stand on key issues.
• At the Ward 5 Open Streets event which was very fun, even in the heat. 
• Attending public safety meetings. Michele Keegan, who is running for ANC over in 507, posted a comprehensive recap of the ANC meeting. I also attended a townhall by the leadership of MPD's Third District. My two cents: we need MPD to engage with the community in a holistic way — actually talking to neighbors and building relationships and trust. I've been hearing from residents on this already and am looking forward to engaging in more comprehensive discussions on this issue.

In other news...

We have yard signs! Please let me know if you would like one for your yard/porch/front window/location of choice, I’d be happy to drop one off. I'd also like to extend a huge thanks to the neighbors that have placed them in their yard already -- as you can see, they look quite spiffy. I'll be placing some around the neighbohood as well.

And finally — donations! If you’d like to contribute to the campaign, please click on the ActBlue link – any amount below $25 would be very much appreciated, good vibes will also do!

ANC5E04 CAMPAIGN UPDATE: WEEKEND EDITION

What a week of glorious weather we've had! The drop in temperature and humidity means that I can have a conversation outside without having to spray myself down with copious amounts of bug spray every 10 minutes (the mosquitoes love me, what can I say).

Updates, updates, updates!

It is a little more than three weeks from when I announced I was running for ANC! It has been an incredible experience so far and am so energized by all the great conversations I've had with neighbors so far.

ALSO -- we have POSTCARDS! Look out for one in your mailbox soon -- it'll have a barcode at the back that will lead you right back to this website! 

KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR! My goal is to knock on every door in 5E04 from now until Election Day. I am making my way block my block and am very eager to hear from you on what your priorities are for the area and the issues that matter most to you. 

ON THE BALLOT! D.C. Board of Elections has determined that I've met the qualifications to appear on the ballot in the November general election! Once again, huge huge thanks to everyone who signed the petition.

And while it feels like summer just began, Labor Day is just around the corner! And the campaign countdown continues. The D.C. Board of Elections has posted key election-related dates!

First and foremost: make sure you are registered to vote and that your voter registration data is up-to-date.

And then mark these dates on your calendar! 

October 3: DC BOE begins sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters

October 14: Mail Ballot Drop Boxes open!

October 31 to November 6: Early voting period

 November 8: General Election Day 

November 15: Deadline for DCBOE to receive voted Absentee Ballots.

I'll send out an updated map of closest Ward 5 mail ballot drop boxes and voting centers when they are confirmed too.

Also-- on Saturday, August 27, I’ll be at the Ward 5 Open Streets in the morning starting 11am -- come by and say hi!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I hope to meet you soon!