These are distinct from flyers and other handouts; find those on the Flyers page.
This is a collection of written works I’ve issued or contributed to. I often take these formal issuances to provide commentary on the record for tangentially related issues, such as bringing things back to 5C07 for issues just outside, or pointing out other places where certain mitigations are also needed. More info on common types of letters, and my general practice in broadening their scope for the sake of larger advocacy goals, are below.
| date |
type |
role |
title |
| in draft; collecting sign-on |
DDOT request initiation |
primary drafter |
Re: Rhode Island Avenue NE 24-hour parking investigation |
| in draft |
ANC 5C resolution |
primary drafter |
Resolution to Alert, Abate, and Revoke Operations of NOVO Properties at The Franklin |
| in draft (due 4/2) |
written Council testimony |
solo issuer |
Testimony before T&E Committee on Environmental Justice, other bills |
| 2024-03-19 |
DDOT SoC response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT solicitation of comment on 1800-1900 block of Evarts St NE |
| 2024-03-15 |
written Council testimony |
solo issuer |
Testimony before COW Oversight Hearing on DCPS performance |
| 2024-02-29 |
business support letter |
solo issuer |
Re: Letter of Support, Chillville Wellness’ Social Equity Retail Application |
| 2024-02-20 |
DDOT NOI response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT Notice of Intent NOI-24-08-TESD; Fenwick St NE crosswalks |
| 2024-02-09 |
written Council testimony |
solo issuer |
Testimony before T&E Committee Oversight Hearing on DDOT performance |
| 2024-01-31 |
resolution emphasis letter |
solo issuer |
Re: Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Extension and National Arboretum Access Bridge |
| 2024-01-23 |
resolution emphasis letter |
solo issuer |
ANC 5C letter re Bladensburg Road Multimodal Safety and Access Study |
| 2024-01-17 (passed 6-0) |
ANC 5C resolution |
sponsor, primary drafter |
Resolution on Comprehensive Public Safety |
| 2024-01-12 |
DDOT project response |
solo issuer |
Letter in Support of Arboretum Bridge and Trail final design |
| 2023-12-27 |
issue update |
primary drafter |
Re: Warrant Analysis, Rhode Island Ave NE at Thayer St NE |
| 2023-11-27 |
BZA case response |
solo issuer |
Re: Letter in Support of BZA Application 20927A: 1015 Rhode Island Ave NE |
| 2023-11-15 (passed 7-0) |
ANC 5C resolution |
primary drafter |
Resolution on National Engineering Products and Environmental Justice |
| 2023-11-15 |
ZC case response |
solo issuer |
Re: Letter in Support of ZC Application 23-18: 1800 Hamlin St NE |
| 2023-11-13 |
issue update |
primary drafter |
Re: central Ward 5 swing space next steps |
| 2023-11-07 |
BZA case response |
solo issuer |
Re: BZA Application 20973: 1375 Bryant St NE |
| 2023-10-29 |
ceremonial |
solo issuer |
Second New Saint Paul Baptist Church Centennial Celebration |
| 2023-10-26 |
written Council testimony |
primary drafter |
Testimony before Committee on Facilities and Family Services Oct 12 Hearing |
| 2023-10-24 |
DDOT SoC response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT solicitation of comment on 2000 block of Hamlin St NE |
| 2023-10-18 (passed 5-0) |
ANC 5C resolution |
sponsor, primary drafter |
Resolution on Langdon Elementary Facilities Improvement |
| 2023-10-18 (passed 5-0) |
ABCA Settlement Agreement |
primary drafter |
DC Xtracts Settlement Agreement |
| 2023-10-04 |
DDOT NOI response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT Notice of Intent NOI-23-194-TOA; RDPP on 2400 block of Girard Pl NE |
| 2023-10-03 |
DPR amplified sound |
solo issuer |
Approval for DPR Amplified Sound Permit, Reservation 98775 |
| 2023-10-03 |
BZA case response |
solo issuer |
Letter in Support of BZA Application 20734A: 1009 Bryant St NE |
| 2023-09-22 |
WMATA project response |
solo issuer |
Re: Proposed Changes at Brookland-CUA station |
| 2023-09-20 (passed 7-0) |
ANC 5C resolution |
sponsor, primary drafter, adapted from 5E/F |
Resolution Urging Office of Unified Communications to Undertake Reforms |
| 2023-08-30 |
DDOT NOI response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT Notice of Intent NOI-23-161-PSD; K St Bicycle/Mobility Lane Extension |
| 2023-08-28 |
DPR amplified sound |
solo issuer |
Approval for DPR Amplified Sound Permit, Reservation 97188 |
| 2023-08-23 |
DPR amplified sound |
solo issuer |
Approval for DPR Amplified Sound Permit, Reservation 92073 |
| 2023-08-21 |
DDOT project response |
primary drafter |
Re: Bladensburg Road NE Multimodal Safety and Access Study; Preferred Alternative |
| 2023-08-17 |
DDOT NOI response |
solo issuer |
Re: DDOT Notice of Intent NOI-23-158-TESD; all-way stop at 18th and Bryant Sts NE |
| 2023-07-30 |
DPR amplified sound |
solo issuer |
Approval for DPR Amplified Sound Permit, Reservation 92658 |
| 2023-07-24 |
BZA case response |
primary drafter |
Re: Joint Letter in Support of BZA application 20872A, 2026 Jackson St NE |
| 2023-07-17 |
BZA case response |
primary drafter |
Letter regarding BZA 20927; 1015 Rhode Island Ave NE |
| 2023-07-12; not passed |
ANC 5C resolution |
sponsor, primary drafter |
Re: Bladensburg Road, NE Multimodal Safety and Access Study; preferred concepts |
| 2023-05-25 |
PSC case response |
solo issuer |
Letter in Opposition of PSC Application #411090; 4950 South Dakota Ave NE |
| 2023-05-17 (passed 7-0) |
ABCA Settlement Agreement |
primary drafter |
Aurora Market II Settlement Agreement |
| 2023-04-21 |
DPR amplified sound |
solo issuer |
Approval for DPR Amplified Sound Permit, Reservation 88956 |
| 2023-04-03 |
BZA case response |
solo issuer |
Letter in Support of BZA 20861, 3315 12th St. NE |
| 2023-03-29 |
written Council testimony |
solo issuer |
Testimony before Judiciary Committee Budget Oversight Hearing on the DC FEMS |
| 2023-02-27 |
written Council testimony |
solo issuer |
Testimony before T&E Committee Oversight Hearing on the DDOT |
Letters on Behalf of ANC 5C
If ANC 5C has passed a resolution on a matter and authorized me to represent the Commission (either specifically, among a list of Commissioners, or authorizing all Commissioners), I might issue letters on behalf of the Commission on a matter.
Amplified Sound letters
When a person or organization applies for a permit to host an event in a DPR-managed park (such as Langdon Park), and they request an endorsement for amplified sound (such as playing music through speakers), they are instructed to seek approval from the Commissioner of the Single-Member District containing the park. While DPR may still choose to issue the endorsement absent consent from the Commissioner, the process is much easier once this approval has been issued.
I take this opportunity to echo DPR’s own permit regulations, as well as highlight shortcomings of them for the benefit of DPR, the community, and the permit applicant. This has recently focused on DPR’s unclear position on drivers bringing cars into the park, which they finally clarified on 8/31/2023 with new bollards and signage.
DDOT NOI responses
DDOT issues an “NOI” (Notice of Intent) for any projects, to make the available for public comment. Commissioner (and, even moreso, Commission) feedback is given special weight. For these letters, I frequently point out other places where similar mitigations are necessary, or advocate for why subsequent phases to go further than the noticed action should follow as soon as possible.
Zoning case responses
This is feedback to the Zoning Commission or Board of Zoning Adjustment for applications on zoning relief. I frequently take this opportunity to mention I would have supported other relief too, had the applicant been seeking it.
Public Space case responses
This is feedback to the Public Space Committee for applications for public space permitting.
Settlement Agreements
These are contractual agreements between parties (frequently Advisory Neighborhood Commissions) and alcohol/cannabis license holders. While the provisions of these are mostly borrowed from existing documents, I do occassionally draft (and vet through ABCA) new provisions as part of creating Settlement Agreements, as I did for Aurora Market’s multimodal transportation encouragement provision.
Sign-on Letters
A relatively new tool in the ANC toolkit is sign-on letters. Like solo/SMD letters, these do not formally have the weight of Commission resolutions, but can be executed more quickly (outside of the routine meeting cycle) and can demonstrate broad support across DC without struggling to synchronize text across multiple Commissions, varying concerns, and different meeting cycles along with shifting conditions. I frequently sign on to others’ letters, or solicit narrow or broad support from others on things I’ve written. This process frequently involves collaboration to tweak language accordingly to secure broader support, further enhancing the end product.
