{"id":9079,"date":"2023-01-28T22:43:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T03:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontcircleanc.net\/wordpress\/?p=9079"},"modified":"2023-01-28T22:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T03:47:26","slug":"anc-2b-newsletter-january-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontcircleanc.net\/wordpress\/2023\/01\/28\/anc-2b-newsletter-january-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"ANC 2B Newsletter: January 2023 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

This monthly newsletter from the Dupont Circle ANC will provide a recap on events at the last commission meeting (Jan 11); offer highlights of things to come; share local news; and give you options to get involved. Please forward to a friend!<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting Recap<\/b><\/p>\n

The first meeting of the new term started with introductions and the election of officers and committee chairs: Chair Meg Roggensack (2B01), Vice Chair Zach Adams (2B08), Secretary Patricia Bencivenga (2B07), Treasurer China Dickerson (2B04), Mobility Committee Chair Jeff Rueckgauer (2B02), and Land Use Committee Chair Christopher Davis (2B09). Other new commissioners include Vincent Slatt (2B03), Z Stein (2B05), and Matt Johnson (2B06). Details on how to join a committee <\/span>are now online<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The commission discussed and approved four cases: two liquor licenses, Happy Gyro (17th St) and Saul Urban Host (15 Dupont Circle); one residential building permit (1720 Q Street NW); and an application for street lights (1752 15th St). The <\/span>recording of the sessions<\/span><\/a>, including discussion, public questions, and vote tallies are posted online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The commissioners passed a Resolution of Commendation for Zorba\u2019s Greek Cafe (20th St). Since 2015, Zorba\u2019s has donated over 1,000 meals to people experiencing homeless via the Open Table Program at the Church of the Pilgrims (P St.) The resolution encourages other businesses and organizations to emulate Zorba\u2019s to help alleviate hunger in the District.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting Schedule for 2023-2024<\/b><\/p>\n

The full Commission will meet to conduct its business, and hear from the public prior to voting, on the second Wednesday of each month, at 7pm. Check online for <\/span>the year\u2019s schedule<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stabbing Murder in West Dupont 2B02<\/b><\/p>\n

January 18th, near 20th and P St, Mubarak Mursal was stabbed and died as a result of his wounds. Mr. Mursal was 47 years old and believed to be unhoused. Some video footage exists of the sidewalk between Oasis Deli and the crosswalk of Hopkins Street, but there was no sign of an altercation when the victim entered the field of view. At this time no additional information has become available regarding a potential assailant or even motive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobility and Land Use Committees<\/b><\/p>\n

Mobility<\/span><\/i> provides a forum for the public to engage in discussions about improving or creating new options among the various modes of getting around the neighborhood and the District. <\/span>Land Use<\/span><\/i> reviews historic preservation and zoning issues related to development projects in the neighborhood. If you would like to serve on either committee for the 2023-2024 term, there is still time. Visit <\/span>2023 ANC 2B Committee Recruiting \u2013 Dupont Circle ANC 2B<\/span><\/a> and let us know of your interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Input Is Requested<\/b><\/p>\n