DC Council

Retail Incentive Amendment Act – Hearing Scheduled for Nov 8

Posted on Oct 30, 2012 in DC Council, Great Streets

The hearing for Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012, introduced by Councilmembers McDuffie and Brown, has been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on November 8th, Room 120. The purpose of the bill is to insure funding for Great Streets projects within Ward 5. Rhode Island Avenue NE and North Capitol Street have been designated as a Great Streets, but there was never any funding set aside for those streets in the program. So sign up below to testify at the hearing on November 8! This form will put you on a list we’re keeping of who from our group will testify. Then, we’ll follow up with all the details about the hearing and advice on what to include in your testimony, so you don’t have to worry about a thing! Our neighbors in the North Capitol Street area should feel free to use this form as well, as we’re all pushing for this legislation to get passed! Sign up right now: Join us in speaking up and supporting this important legislation. YOUR voice is needed on November...

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Councilmember McDuffie’s Press Release – Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012

Posted on Oct 3, 2012 in DC Council, Great Streets

More details about today’s announcement: Councilmember McDuffie Moves Ward 5’s Great Streets...

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Councilmember McDuffie Announces Introduction of “Great Streets” Legislation

Posted on Oct 2, 2012 in DC Council, Great Streets

From CM McDuffie’s tweet today –  More details as they become available!     Kenyan R. McDuffie (@CM_McDuffie) 10/2/12 1:02 PM Happy to have introduced the Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012 to add RIA and N Cap St. as a Retail Priority Area. #W5greatstreets  ...

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