Charles Allen

06/08/2026

Office Hours with CM Allen are headed to H Street this Friday! Join us at Maketto between 9 and 10:30 a.m. June 12 to talk to us about any issues that might be on your mind for your neighborhood and city. Or just drop by to say hi!

RSVP, and we'll see you there: charlesallenward6.com/officehours0612

06/08/2026

The DC Council holds two meetings on Tuesday, June 9:

Committee of the Whole Meeting — scheduled for 11 a.m.

Legislative Meeting — immediately following COW

Here's how to tune in to each:

Members of the public are invited to join the two meetings the Council will be holding on Tuesday, June 9. The first meeting is a Committee of the Whole meeting, […]

06/08/2026

When you see a crane in DC’s skyline, there’s a good chance the DC Green Bank helped make that project possible.

The Green Bank helps finance housing and development projects that lower energy costs, support sustainability, and bring private investment into the District. Now, the Committee is backing a new Green Bond program to help it grow even further and finance more projects across DC.

It might sound wonky, but the impact is real: more housing, lower utility costs, and more investment in our city.

Hear from CM Allen. 👇

06/05/2026

We receive a lot of constituent requests, but this one may stand out: "Please let us do whatever we want at school on Friday."

CM Allen met with a Payne Elementary Brownie troop earlier this week to talk about local government and hear what's important to them. While the Council doesn't set Friday classroom schedules, we have to admit they made a compelling case.

06/04/2026

Two great public hearings in committee today. This morning, we discussed a bill called Eric’s Law that would allow individuals with disabilities to have a simple notation on their ID for first responders to improve communication, and a second bill to create a Washington Commanders license plate available at the DMV, with the fee dedicated to youth sports.

This afternoon, our hearing focused on how we can better crack down on air pollution and better measure harmful emissions that are worsening climate change. Thanks to my colleagues, Councilmember Zachary Parker and Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, for introducing these bills.

06/04/2026

Last night, CM Allen joined Banner Lane residents in Northwest for a community conversation. What did they talk about besides the budget??

- His new bill banning common-area utility fees
- The Safe Passage program and youth engagement programs
- Funding DC's childcare workers
- Reconnecting residents to city resources like mental health access, SNAP, and other benefits

Thanks to everyone who joined us and brought their questions!

06/04/2026

Yesterday, CM Allen swore in ANC 6A06’s new commissioner, Ben Hammer!

When Ben saw an opportunity to serve his neighbors, he decided to step up and run for the vacancy. His priorities include improving city services, enhancing road safety, and helping residents make their voices heard on local issues.

Congratulations, Ben! We look forward to seeing the work you do in ANC 6A!

06/03/2026

Good data gets us to cleaner water.

This morning, CM Allen spoke at the launch of a new public dashboard providing real-time water quality data for the Anacostia, Potomac, and Shenandoah rivers. Better information helps build public trust, support recreation, and strengthen efforts to protect these vital waterways.

We've made progress cleaning up DC's rivers, but there's still much more work to do. Protecting dedicated environmental funding and continuing investments in water quality are essential to creating a healthier future with greater access to our rivers for all District residents.

This dashboard is an exciting next step!

06/03/2026

On Thursday, June 4, at 1 p.m., Councilmember Charles Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment's public hearing on two bills:

• Strengthening Air Pollution Permitting Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0565)

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0571)

Find the hearing details, including how to watch, here:

06/03/2026

On Thursday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m., Councilmember Charles Allen will chair the Committee on Transportation and the Environment's public hearing on two bills:

• Washington Commanders Motor Vehicle Identification Tags Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0548)

• Eric’s ID Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0619)

Find the hearing details, including how to watch, here: