Author: will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net

NEWS: Special election to fill 2B05 vacancy

There will be a special election to fill the vacancy for Commissioner for the Single Member District (SMD) 2B05.  The special election will take place at the ANC’s March 13, 2013 public meeting.

At the ANC’s February public meeting, the Commission voted on the rules of the special election.:

  • The polls will be open from 7:15pm until 9:30pm.
  • The election manager will be Gottlieb Simon of the Office of ANCS.  Mr. Simon has managed many special ANC elections over the years.
  • By coin toss, candidate Dito Sevilla will be first on the ballot, and candidate Abigail Nichols will be second on the ballot.

The winner will be determined immediately after the close of the ballot box, and the ANC will confirm the winner by vote.   The full special election procedures as approved by the ANC are enclosed here: Special Election Rules 2B05 (PDF)

NEWS: MoveDC Meeting March 27th @ Reeves Center

This from the District Department of Transportation:

Transportation Plan Advisory Committee Meeting for moveDc to Convene Wednesday, March 27

(Washington D.C.) As part of the moveDC, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has established a Transportation Plan Advisory Committee (TPAC). The TPAC is made up of District residents from each Ward that are active in transportation-related issues and other civic endeavors. The TPAC is charged with acting in an advisory role to the project team throughout the plan development process. The committee will also help extend the plan’s outreach efforts. The TPAC will provide insight on key topics during the planning process that will include: outreach strategies, alternatives development and analysis, and plan recommendations among many.

 

All TPAC meetings are open to the public.  Members of the public are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. Each meeting’s agenda will be structured to offer time for presentation and sharing of information, discussion by the TPAC and questions and discussion with the public.

 

More information on the time and location of each meeting is available in the calendar section of the moveDC website (http://www.wemovedc.org/calendar.html).

 

What:                   moveDC Transportation Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

When:                  Wednesday, March 27, 2013

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where:                Reeves Center

2000 14th Street, NW

 

Transit:                Bikeshare:           Station is located on 14th Street, NW north of U Street, NW

Circulator:           Woodley Park – Adams Morgan – McPherson Square Route at 14th and U Streets, NW

Metrorail:            U Street/Cardozo Metro Station (Green/Yellow Lines)

Metrobus:           Visit http://www.wmata.com/

About moveDC

moveDC is a collaborative planning effort, led by DDOT’s Policy, Planning and Sustainability Administration (PPSA), to develop a Multimodal Long Range Transportation Plan for the District of Columbia. The plan will guide investments in the District’s transportation system for the current and next generation of residents, workers, and visitors.  MoveDC is expected to be completed by early 2014. Follow the project online at www.wemoveDC.org, on Facebook (/wemovedc) and Twitter (@wemovedc).

For those who need special accommodations or language assistance services (translation or interpretation), please contact Jordyne Blaise, Office of Civil Rights, 202-671-5117 or Jordyne.Blaise@dc.gov by February 6, 2013.  These services will be provided free of charge.

NEWS: ANC 2B seeking candidates for 2 intern positions

The Dupont Circle ANC is seeking candidates to fill its two available paid internship opportunities:

The Desi Deschaine Memorial Community Involvement Internship

Our Community Involvement Internship position is named in honor of Desi Deschaine, former communications and community outreach staff member for Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans’ office.  The Deschaine Community Involvement Intern helps the Commission develop strategies for effective communication with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders; develop and implement press and social media outreach; and enrich the neighborhood by working with other community organizations, non-profits, businesses, residents, and other stakeholders to support neighborhood events and activities.  The Deschaine Community Involvement Intern receives a stipend each semester.  The expected time commitment is 5-10 hours per week, or 20-25 hours per month.

The Jeff Coudriet Memorial Public Policy Internship

Our Public Policy Internship is named in honor of Jeff Coudriet, former legislative staff member for Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans’ office.  The Coudriet Public Policy Intern helps the Commission improve the overall quality of its decisions and recommendations by researching and reporting on relevant public policy matters — such as best practices in liquor licensing, zoning matters, and historic preservation, or legislation and public policy that affects the neighborhood.  The Coudriet Public Policy Intern receives a stipend each semester.  The expected time commitment is 5-10 hours per week, or 20-25 hours per month.

 

Interested applicants for these intern positions should contact Chairperson Will Stephens at will.stephens@dupontcircleanc.net with a resume and statement of interest by March 15, 2013.   Also enclosed here is a flyer advertising the internship positions.

BLOG: MPD Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit Connecting to Neighborhood through Facebook

Please read this contribution by Public Safety Liaison and 2B09 Commissioner Noah Smith:

Our friends at the Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU) of the Metropolitan Police Department are asking neighbors to “Like” them on Facebook for updates on new initiatives and community events. The GLLU has been a great partner to the neighborhood and the ANC for several years.

The GLLU is located right off of Dupont Circle, but provides provides 24 hour assistance to members of the LGBT community throughout the city as well as the police department. Their mission is to prevent crime and the fear of crime in the gay and lesbian communities and work with others to build safe and healthy communities throughout the District of Columbia.

There is a GLLU member on call 24 hours a day who can be reached either at GLLU@dc.gov or by calling 202-506-0714 anytime. Please “Like” their Facebook Page for more information.