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06Oct 2020 by mcduffie5

Councilmember McDuffie Introduced Measures to Create a Reparations Task Force and Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis in the District of Columbia

The proposed measures will establish a Task Force to Research and Develop Reparation Proposals for African American descendants of slavery and declare racism a public health crisis in the District of Columbia. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Contact: Jonathan McNair, 202-288-0741, jmcnair@dccouncil.us Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair Pro Tempore and Chairperson of the Committee on Business and Economic Development, introduced the Reparations Task Force Establishment Act of 2020 and the Sense of the Council to Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis in the District of Columbia Resolution of 2020. The first measure would establish a 9-member task force to study and develop reparations proposals for African Americans in the District of Columbia, with a Special Consideration for African Americans who are descendants of persons…

30Sep 2020 by mcduffie5

McDuffie’s Statement on The September 2020 Updated Fiscal Forecast

Press Release, Statement

Washington, D.C. — Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair Pro Tempore of the Council and Chair of the Council Committee on Business and Economic Development, released the following statement on the DC Chief Financial Officer’s updated revenue estimate: “The District’s CFO Jeffrey DeWitt just provided the Mayor and Council with an updated financial forecast the FY 2020 ended $222m higher than the previous April estimate. Despite ending the fiscal year with more revenue than estimated, the District is still down -$334.4m compared to FY2019 and FY 2021 has been lowered by $212 million. Today’s updated revenue projections indicate that we remain in a recession and the path to recovery will be much longer than originally anticipated. COVID-19 has had a devastating economic impact. With unemployment insurance claims in the District…

22Sep 2020 by mcduffie5

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Introduced Emergency Legislation closing a loophole that allows large out of state firms to certify as local business enterprises

Press Release

The emergency bill will require any business seeking certification as a local business enterprises within our CBE program to be independently owned, operated, and controlled. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 21, 2020 Contact: Jonathan McNair, 202-288-0714, Jmcnair@dccouncil.us Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development, introduced the Local Business Enterprise Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. The emergency legislation requires any business seeking certification as a local business enterprises within our CBE program to be independently owned, operated, and controlled; and would require currently certified local business enterprises that are not independently owned, operated, and controlled to submit a new certification application by a time specified or face having their certification status revoked. Ensuring that truly local businesses are benefiting from…

20Aug 2020 by mcduffie5

On Chuck Brown’s Birthday, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Details $3 Million “Go-Go Stimulus Plan”

Press Release, Uncategorized

Ward 5 Councilmember, Kenyan R. McDuffie, author of the, “Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019,” also known as the #DontMuteDC bill, announces plan for $3 million in city investments to support the advancement and preservation of go-go music, history, and culture. For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 20, 2020 Contact: Jonathan McNair, 202-288-0714, jmcnair@dccouncil.us Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Business and Economic Development, and author of Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act, also known as the #DontMuteDC bill, is announcing details for a plan for $3 million in city investments into go-go. In the months since Go-Go earned its new status of “official”, COVID-19 has dealt a major…

29Jul 2020 by mcduffie5

Council Passes Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Including Racial Equity Priorities Championed by Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie

Press Release, Uncategorized

Washington, DC – On Tuesday, July 28, 2019, the District of Columbia Council held its second vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 District of Columbia budget. The FY21 BSA provides additional investments despite the current health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. The FY21 budget reflects a number of investments in Ward 5, while simultaneously focusing on racial equity and supporting our small businesses and their workers. I am pleased to share the following highlights, which I believe prioritizes racial equity and economic justice within various sectors of our city including health, small business, government, and education. Ward 5 Priorities: Allocates funding to create interim recreation space in Ivy City and recreational programming. Enhances the District’s Clean Team program with the creation of a new Clean Team in Ivy City.…

08Jul 2020 by mcduffie5

Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Leads Passage of Emergency Legislation To Direct $100 Million To Assist District Businesses In Recovery and Reopen Efforts.

Press Release

As introduced this legislation prioritizes the hardest hit industries including restaurants, retail, hotels, arts and entertainment to help businesses retain workers and sustain small businesses with a focus on resident-owned and disadvantaged business owners. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Contact: Jonathan McNair, 202-288-0714, jmcnair@dccouncil.us Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia’s Committee on Business and Economic Development, introduced the Business Support Grants Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. This legislation establishes a Business Support Grant Program to provide eligible businesses financial support to aid in their recovery from the public health emergency. The emergency authorizes up to $100 million from the CARES Act to provide COVID-19 related relief. As introduced, the emergency requires the Executive to establish rules that…