December 17, 2007

Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, Deputy Mayor Neil Albert and the development team from Hines/Archstone-Smith to announce the closing of the deal to develop an $850 million mixed-use project on the Old Convention Center site. (Photos here.)

December 17, 2007

Brown: Saddened by the Loss of Former Councilmember

Today, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown learned of the passing of

former District of Columbia Councilmember Hilda Mason.

December 13, 2007

Brown: Keep Jellef Boys and Girls Club Open

Today, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown expressed his strong support for the Jelleff Boys and Girls Club located at 3265 S Street NW, Washington, DC.

December 11, 2007

Brown: Pre-K Initiative Opens New Door for Kids and Parents

Today, at the meeting of the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Vincent C. Gray introduced legislation that would establish 2,000 new Pre-Kindergarten classroom slots within six years for un-served 3 and 4-year olds who live in the District.

December 10, 2007

Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, held a hearing on B17-503 “Compliance and Enforcement Agency Establishment Act of 2007.”

December 7, 2007

Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, held a hearing on B17-480 “Park East Assistance Amendment Act of 2007.”

December 6, 2007

Nation’s Capital at the Center of a National Cause

Today, the Committee of the Whole held a public hearing on B17-28 “Taxation without Representation Federal Tax Pay-Out Message Board Installation Act of 2007.”

December 4, 2007

See the listing below for dates and times of important upcoming hearings hosted by the Committee on Economic Development and the Committee of the Whole.