Listen "The Budget is Coming!"
Episode Synopsis
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on a busy week involving oversight in the Committee on Youth Affairs, a community meeting on the future of the RFK Stadium site, and the opening of the new Trader Joe's in Brookland. They also look ahead to the release of the budget coming soon and the priorities guiding the Ward 5 Council Office as the Council finally heads into budget season. Melissa shares highlights from the latest edition of the Ward 5 Weekly newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.
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