Councilmember Charles Allen

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the FRESHFARM H Street NE Market on its 20th anniversary and acknowledges its upcoming switch to year-round operations in 2025. The bill formally recognizes the market's history as a vital community hub that has provided fresh food access since 2004, including pioneering programs like SNAP/EBT acceptance and food donation drives. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official record of the market's contributions to local food security and community resilience.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the District of Columbia by requiring new construction to include charging-ready electrical panels and mandating that commercial and multi-unit buildings install charging ports. It establishes a pilot program to add chargers in underserved neighborhoods and requires a public education campaign to inform residents about the benefits of electric vehicles. The legislation also sets a goal to have enough charging ports to support at least 5% of registered vehicles by 2027, while requiring data reporting and mandating that 35% of installation and maintenance work be done by certified local businesses. Additionally, the bill creates standards for interoperable charging ports and requires fast-charging stations at large retail gas stations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Mayor to get Council approval before making any changes to the DC Circulator's budget and directs money from selling or leasing Circulator assets into a special fund. That fund must be used to support current and former Circulator workers with wages, bonuses, or severance, while limiting administrative costs to 10% of those deposits. Additionally, the District Department of Transportation must work with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to explore options for taking over the Circulator, offering alternative bus routes, or rehiring displaced workers with their existing pay and seniority. The law is temporary and will expire 225 days after it takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis temporary bill amends the rules for the District Waterways Advisory Commission to align its member appointment process with other similar groups in the city. It adds the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting member and changes the meeting schedule to occur every two months instead of monthly to allow more time for stakeholder input. The legislation also grants the commission the authority to decide when the district's waterways plan needs updating, extending the required review cycle to at least every three years. These changes are designed to improve how the commission operates and engages with the community regarding local waterways.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution officially designates October 31, 2024, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day in the District of Columbia. The bill aims to highlight the importance of protecting walkers and rollers, particularly during events like Halloween when pedestrian risks are higher. It calls attention to the need for better infrastructure, such as improved crosswalks and signals, to reduce injuries and fatalities on city streets. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the issue rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend three District of Columbia laws and clarify specific definitions within them. It updates the Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection Act to explicitly include government entities as "subscriber organizations," ensuring the Department of Energy and Environment can continue managing solar credit assignments for low- to moderate-income residents. The bill also corrects a typo in the Lead-Hazard Prevention and Elimination Act by fixing an incorrect unit symbol in the definition of lead-based paint and amends the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act to fix a spelling error in the definition of "producer." These changes aim to prevent legal confusion and ensure the Department of Energy and Environment can properly administer its programs without interruption.

Maddy summaryThis temporary bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in the District of Columbia must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. The legislation defines impervious surfaces to include rooftops, driveways, patios, and other paved areas that prevent water from soaking into the ground naturally. DC Water will calculate this fee based on the amount of such surfaces on a property, and failure to pay could result in a lien placed on the property. Although the bill is titled a temporary amendment, it applies retroactively to March 25, 2009, and will expire 225 days after it takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the District of Columbia's tax code to provide a property tax abatement for the River's Edge development project at 1333 M Street, SE. The financial relief, which covers taxes exceeding $150,000 annually, is set to begin in Fiscal Year 2029 and will last for 15 consecutive years. To qualify for this benefit, the developer must construct at least 12% of the residential units for low-income households and complete specific public improvements, including a neighborhood greenway, reconstructed bicycle trails, and new public plazas. The legislation also clarifies that receiving this tax break does not prevent the developer from seeking other available economic incentives or contesting future tax assessments.

Maddy summaryThis emergency bill requires the District of Columbia Mayor to get Council approval before making any changes to how the DC Circulator bus system is funded or operated. It also mandates that money earned from selling, leasing, or transferring DC Circulator assets must be placed in a special fund to support current workers with wages, bonuses, and severance. Additionally, the law directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Metro to explore options for taking over the Circulator service, replacing it with Metrobus routes, or rehiring displaced employees while keeping their pay and seniority. The act is set to expire within 90 days after becoming effective.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in the District of Columbia must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. The legislation defines impervious surfaces to include rooftops, driveways, patios, and other paved areas that prevent water from entering the ground naturally. It establishes that failure to pay this charge will result in a lien placed on the property, which the Mayor can enforce, while also outlining procedures for owners to contest the bill. Although the bill is an emergency amendment, it applies retroactively to charges starting in March 2009 and remains in effect for up to 90 days.