For now it looks like Rosedale will stay in ward six however Kingman Park will still be in ward 7. Hopefully Zone 6 parking privileges can be given to the KP residents so keep up with the emails and phone calls.
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Showing posts with label Redistricting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Redistricting. Show all posts
6.06.2011
Rosedale to Stay in Ward 6
For now it looks like Rosedale will stay in ward six however Kingman Park will still be in ward 7. Hopefully Zone 6 parking privileges can be given to the KP residents so keep up with the emails and phone calls.
6.02.2011
Parking Amendment for Kingman Park Neighbors
As of right now no amendment has been presented for Kingman Park residents to have dual residential zone parking (Wards 6/7). This was extended to Rosedale and Hill East neighbors but unfortunately Kingman Park has been left out again. Commisioner White has drafted a great form letter for Kingman Park neighbors to sign and send to councillmembers to address this problem.
5.24.2011
Only a few days left before redistricting becomes a reality
The rally to keep Ward Six together showed why this is such a great ward to live in. The passion, the enthusiasm, civic mindedness and the hopefulness was on full display.
More work needs to be done and we need to lean on Jack Evans and Phil Mendleson. "They will get over it" That is the notion some councilmembers have about our strong resistance to not being lumped with Ward 7.
Call them at 724-8058 (Jack Evans) and 724-8064 (Phil Mendleson)to let them know you will remember and believe there are better options.
The Rally started at Lincoln Park and residents marched along East Capitol St chanting "Ward 6 Works", and "One Hill One Vote."
Lisa White representing Kingman Park was there to let others know that redistricting does impact neighborhoods (sometimes negatively) and why Kingman Park needs to be back in ward six.
More work needs to be done and we need to lean on Jack Evans and Phil Mendleson. "They will get over it" That is the notion some councilmembers have about our strong resistance to not being lumped with Ward 7.
Call them at 724-8058 (Jack Evans) and 724-8064 (Phil Mendleson)to let them know you will remember and believe there are better options.
The Rally started at Lincoln Park and residents marched along East Capitol St chanting "Ward 6 Works", and "One Hill One Vote."
The Cold Politics of Redistricting in DC -- Facts and Fiction by Rob Stephens
If, as some council members and political observers have said, redistricting is more about politics than the promotion of rational public policy goals (which I hope is not the case), the cold politics of voter turnout and community activism will be more persuasive than the substantive arguments and the voices of a growing multi-racial coalition of residents from all income levels of Ward 6 and Kingman Park.
Neighbor Rob Stephens wrote a detailed article outlining the politicking that goes with redistricting and how this could/will effect our neighborhood.
5.23.2011
Rally to keep Capitol Hill (and Rosedale) together
Obviously, we know that Rosedale is not Capitol Hill but if rumors are true that the boundaries of Ward 7 would be moved t0 17th st then Rosedale would straddle two wards. How awkward and inconvenient would that be!?
The information posted below was taken from H Street Great Street blog:
As you may have heard, DC is in the midst of the redistricting of its Ward lines and recent reports suggest that the 3 member Redistricting Subcommittee is prepared to recommend lopping of the eastern parts of Ward 6 and adding them to Ward 7, which needs to increase in size due to its reduced size in the recent census. The latest report is that 17th Street will become the arbitrary dividing line splitting the area on the east side of the street from the rest of Capitol Hill and Ward 6. Among other things, using this dividing line would place Eastern High School ("the Pride of Capitol Hill") outside Ward 6, which is the Ward that encompasses Capitol Hill. If you agree that this plan makes little sense, you may be interested in attending a rally in Lincoln Park on Tuesday evening or contacting the Coucilmembers who serve on the redistricting subcommittee whose info is listed in the below announcement.
The information posted below was taken from H Street Great Street blog:
As you may have heard, DC is in the midst of the redistricting of its Ward lines and recent reports suggest that the 3 member Redistricting Subcommittee is prepared to recommend lopping of the eastern parts of Ward 6 and adding them to Ward 7, which needs to increase in size due to its reduced size in the recent census. The latest report is that 17th Street will become the arbitrary dividing line splitting the area on the east side of the street from the rest of Capitol Hill and Ward 6. Among other things, using this dividing line would place Eastern High School ("the Pride of Capitol Hill") outside Ward 6, which is the Ward that encompasses Capitol Hill. If you agree that this plan makes little sense, you may be interested in attending a rally in Lincoln Park on Tuesday evening or contacting the Coucilmembers who serve on the redistricting subcommittee whose info is listed in the below announcement.
Join your friends and neighbors for the Rally to Keep Capitol Hill Together Tuesday, May 24, 2011. 5:45 p.m. — meet at Lincoln Park (plaza at 13th & East Capitol Sts. SE). Be ready to march to the Rally for Ward 6!
Contact DC Councilmembers on the Redistricting Subcommittee by Wed, May 25, 2011. Call or email the Councilmembers below to let them know your concerns:
• The schools, businesses, and community organizations on the Hill are tied together. Ward 7’s distinct neighborhoods have different priorities and interests.
• After all the work we have poured into improving schools (like Eastern High School), they will fall into the hands of a Councilmember who will struggle to represent them from across the river.
• Don’t let us become a community divided. If “contiguous” and “compact” are keywords to redistricting, Capitol Hill and Hill East fit the bill — keeping neighborhoods like ours intact should be a key part of the process.
Michael Brown (I-At-Large), Co-Chair. Phone: 202-724-8105 Email: mbrown@dccouncil.us
Co-Chair Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), Co-Chair, Phone: 202-724-8058 Email: jackevans@dccouncil.us
Phil Mendelson (D-At-Large) Phone: 202-724-8064 Email: pmendelson@dccouncil.us
If you have questions, contact Brian Flahaven, ANC 6B09 Commissioner, at brianf6b09@anc6b.org or 202-658-9447.
To learn more about the redistricting issue, visit DC Council’s redistricting website for additional information on the process: http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/redistricting2011info. Keep Hill East united with the rest of Capitol Hill in Ward 6
5.04.2011
Important Reminder! Ward 6 Re-districting Public Meeting This Thursday!
Join the Ward 6 Democrats this Thursday for a public meeting on the DC’s re-districting plan for Ward 6!
To help ensure that Ward 6 residents are able to have their voice heard, the Ward 6 Democrats have invited the three co-chairs of the Council’s Special Committee, as well as Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, to attend a public meeting on the District’s redistricting plan for the Ward. We’ll share detailed Census data and maps, and facilitate a discussion about the community’s reaction to any proposed changes to the ward’s boundaries.
What’s the overall Re-Districting timeline?
The Council has created a Special Committee on Redistricting to develop and propose a new ward map. The Special Committee is co-chaired by Councilmembers Phil Mendelson, Michael A. Brown, and Jack Evans. Below is a timeline of their scheduled work:
- When - Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Where - Friendship Public Charter School / Chamberlain Elementary (gymnasium), 1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter)
- RSVP - W6DemsRedistricting
To help ensure that Ward 6 residents are able to have their voice heard, the Ward 6 Democrats have invited the three co-chairs of the Council’s Special Committee, as well as Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells, to attend a public meeting on the District’s redistricting plan for the Ward. We’ll share detailed Census data and maps, and facilitate a discussion about the community’s reaction to any proposed changes to the ward’s boundaries.
What’s the overall Re-Districting timeline?
The Council has created a Special Committee on Redistricting to develop and propose a new ward map. The Special Committee is co-chaired by Councilmembers Phil Mendelson, Michael A. Brown, and Jack Evans. Below is a timeline of their scheduled work:
- Monday, April 25, 2011 - Public hearing to receive public comments and recommendations
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - Public hearing to receive public comments and recommendations
- Mid-to-Late May 2011 - Special Committee will propose and vote on a new ward boundary map and then hold a public hearing to review and hear feedback from constituents
- Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - Council will hold its first vote on a finalized ward boundary map
- Late June or early July - The second and final vote will occur
4.26.2011
RCA LAUNCHES "HANDS OFF REDISTRICTING WARD 6" CAMPAIGN
If you are one of the 3,800 people living in the Rosedale neighborhood of ANC 6A in Ward 6 or live in other Ward 6 neighborhoods there is a good chance you could be redistricted into Ward 7 if Council Member Yvette Alexander (Ward 7) delivers on a statement she made at a recent community meeting. If you want to remain in Ward 6, please take the actions outlined below. Action is needed NOW since hearings on redistricting will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 10:00am in Council Chamber, Room 500 and council members are in the process of redistricting negotiations. Additional information and resources is provided below.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. READ the Rosedale Citizens' Alliance "Hands Off Redistricting Ward 6" Press Release.
2. SIGN PETITION: Click here to sign an online petition that you can personalize and that will automatically be sent to Council Members Tommy Wells (Ward 6), Michael Brown (At-Large), Phil Mendelson (At-Large) and Jack Evans (Ward 2) urging them to keep ANC 6A in Ward 6. The petition will also be sent to the ANC 6A Commissioners.
3. TESTIFY AND/OR ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Call or send an email to Carol Sadler (csadler@dccouncil.us or 202.724.8189) requesting that you be allowed to testify during the public hearings on redistricting that will be held on Monday, April 25th at 6 PM and Wednesday, April 27th at 10 AM. Click here for additional details regarding the hearings. Council Member Tommy Wells will also hold a public meeting on redistricting for Ward 6 residents on Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 @ 8:30 pm, at the Friendship Public Charter School / Chamberlain Elementary - gymnasium, 1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter).
4. SUBMIT YOUR VIEWS TO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING: The deadline for submitting your comments regarding redistricting to the official record of the Subcommittee on Redistricting is May 6th. Click here for the latest instructions on submitting comments via an online form. Meanwhile, email your comments to Carol Sadler at csadler@dccouncil.us.
5. CALL AND MEET WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS Tommy Wells, Michael Brown, Jack Evans and Phil Mendelson and share your views regarding redistricting. For Ward 6 residents it is especially important to contact Brown, Evans and Mendelson as they are on the redistricting subcommittee. Request a meeting at their offices or go to one of their many community meetings. Politely remind Mendelson and Brown that they should be responsive to your concerns as they are At-Large members. Wells publicly supports keeping ANC 6A in Ward 6 and welcomes hearing from his constituents but urges them to contact the subcommittee members. Use our online petition as talking points for the meetings and/or develop your own talking points.
6. TALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND URGE THEM TO TAKE ACTION. Print up a copy of this email and the online petition and distribute it to your neighbors, community members, community association and members of your community of faith. You can reach out to key residents who lack online access to information and resources.
7. SEND EMAILS AND POST COMMENTS ON YOUR LOCAL BLOG, FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE.
8. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF YOUR LOCAL PRESS.
9. PLAY THE REDISTRICTING "GAME." Click here to access an interactive website that allows you to redraw DC wards using the latest census information and the website will share your recommendations with the DC council.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. READ the Rosedale Citizens' Alliance "Hands Off Redistricting Ward 6" Press Release.
2. SIGN PETITION: Click here to sign an online petition that you can personalize and that will automatically be sent to Council Members Tommy Wells (Ward 6), Michael Brown (At-Large), Phil Mendelson (At-Large) and Jack Evans (Ward 2) urging them to keep ANC 6A in Ward 6. The petition will also be sent to the ANC 6A Commissioners.
3. TESTIFY AND/OR ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Call or send an email to Carol Sadler (csadler@dccouncil.us or 202.724.8189) requesting that you be allowed to testify during the public hearings on redistricting that will be held on Monday, April 25th at 6 PM and Wednesday, April 27th at 10 AM. Click here for additional details regarding the hearings. Council Member Tommy Wells will also hold a public meeting on redistricting for Ward 6 residents on Thursday, May 5th, 7:00 @ 8:30 pm, at the Friendship Public Charter School / Chamberlain Elementary - gymnasium, 1345 Potomac Ave, SE (across from Harris Teeter).
4. SUBMIT YOUR VIEWS TO OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING: The deadline for submitting your comments regarding redistricting to the official record of the Subcommittee on Redistricting is May 6th. Click here for the latest instructions on submitting comments via an online form. Meanwhile, email your comments to Carol Sadler at csadler@dccouncil.us.
5. CALL AND MEET WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS Tommy Wells, Michael Brown, Jack Evans and Phil Mendelson and share your views regarding redistricting. For Ward 6 residents it is especially important to contact Brown, Evans and Mendelson as they are on the redistricting subcommittee. Request a meeting at their offices or go to one of their many community meetings. Politely remind Mendelson and Brown that they should be responsive to your concerns as they are At-Large members. Wells publicly supports keeping ANC 6A in Ward 6 and welcomes hearing from his constituents but urges them to contact the subcommittee members. Use our online petition as talking points for the meetings and/or develop your own talking points.
6. TALK WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND URGE THEM TO TAKE ACTION. Print up a copy of this email and the online petition and distribute it to your neighbors, community members, community association and members of your community of faith. You can reach out to key residents who lack online access to information and resources.
7. SEND EMAILS AND POST COMMENTS ON YOUR LOCAL BLOG, FACEBOOK PAGE OR WEBSITE.
8. WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF YOUR LOCAL PRESS.
9. PLAY THE REDISTRICTING "GAME." Click here to access an interactive website that allows you to redraw DC wards using the latest census information and the website will share your recommendations with the DC council.
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