How can we make the District of Columbia truly “One City?”
Making genuine progress toward creating “One City” is the Mayor’s highest priority. Mayor Gray has said that One City “is the recognition that all District residents, no matter their differences, are bound together by a common destiny and a shared desire to make the city even better for the people who live here. Regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ward or neighborhood, we all want a vibrant, sustainable city, where all residents have an opportunity to provide for themselves and their families, where every neighborhood is safe, where every student goes to a good school, where every tax dollar is spent wisely on a government that works, and where citizens’ voices really count.” Yet the District government cannot achieve this goal alone.
We’d like your thinking on some of the specific questions that we’ll be wresting with at the summit:
- How do we grow and diversify the economy?
- What do DC government, businesses, and non-profits need to do to help people who aren’t currently job-ready get the skills they need to find work, especially in growing sectors of the economy?
- In order to have healthy, thriving infants and toddlers, what District government services and resources will be most important for our families and communities?
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establish a training program for ex-affenders and we all could live safer
a training program for ex-affenders would give them the skills they need that will help them to seek gainful emplyment.establish a fund for professional vounteers of every career type .
they are human beings needing to be trated as such would give them the self dignity and the lively hood to help them focus positively and not be repeat affenders to the institution.putting them to work would show our city residents that their is hope for our city and the crime rate would also drop .better security training programs would be a excellent idea also .also establish a fund for…6 votes -
EIGHT GREEN ISSUES
EIGHT GREEN ISSUES REQUIRING ONE-CITY ACTION
Submitted for Discussion at Mayor Gray’s February 11, 2012 One-City Summit
by Gene Solon (gsolon@verizon.net)Do smarter, more coordinated development and transportation planning! Strengthen and enforce engine idling regulations for buses, boats and other vehicles -- and do everything else necessary to dramatically increase the number of “code green” Air Quality Index days in our nation’s capital! Our health is at stake!
Upgrade D.C.’s current vehicle fuel consumption and emissions regulations so that they match or exceed all California state regulations, including its state government fleet requirements – and including its recently…
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Control the Deer Population in Rock Creek Park with a bow hunting season for residents.
The population of whitetail deer in Rock Creek Park is out of control. We need to open up a bow hunting season to reduce the population to a sustainable size. This program will reduce car-deer accidents, provide food for homeless shelters and re-connect district residents to nature. This project will also provide revenue from hunting licenses that can be directed toward environmental programs in the district.
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why don't we reopen factories so we can make our own things and make our own style?
why don't we reopen the clothing factories and close down stores so that other people can have jobs, and also so America does not have to depend on other states to make clothes for us. we can make our own clothes and make our own style?
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Major Economic Development in Ward 7's East Capital/Nannie Helen Burroughs area.
I am ready to see diversification in Ward 7! Major Economic Development in Ward 7's East Capital/Nannie Helen Burroughs area. The old Strand theater should be revitalized and used for entertainment purposes such as the Atlas, Lincoln Theater, etc. We have lots of greenery such as the Marvin Gay Park and I would like to see more POSITIVE use with this park. Park side dinning & entertainment would be great!!! Maybe summer concerts like Ft. DuPont park. There are lots of abandon property that can be transformed for housing, restaurants & entertainment purposes. These are things that will help with…
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Housing and Healthcare for Gay HIV+ seniors and long term survivors.
I am a founding member and Board Member of SAGE Metro - DC. Many times the issue of healthcare and long-term healthcare, housing and need for services from the DC Government is brought up. Help, understanding, TRUE compastion and assistance is needed and knowalge of where to go for Seniors. Many Elders are alone, afraid and many don't use a computer.
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My idea is that if more dc residents would come together, we can make the city a better place to live,
The residents of dc, if we could work together more, we could make the city a better place to live, also if you could put more officers on the streets, and put cililians in the stations, we all can have a job. thanks..
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Explore economic benefits of creating Sister Ward ( City) relationships in building "One City" (example...ward 1&7...ward 2 & 8 ).
Sister Ward relationships with a shared vision could diversify our economic base and create job opportunities. Also......
• Attract businesses to wards that will provide employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, diversify the economy, and offer salaries that will increase District of Columbia’s median income.
Assist existing businesses in wards accross the city with issues impacting their growth and development.
• Support international trade and investment opportunities for local businesses.
• Support small business start-up and development in all wards accross the city through the provision of information and technical assistance. Revitalize our neighborhoods and commercial districts.
• Encourage…
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Persuade the White House to pay attention to the capital city
Persuade the White House to pay attention to the capital city. Since only an amendment to the Constitution will change the basic situation of Washington, DC (less than usual local municipal autonomy vis-à-vis Congress, despite trappings of home rule), and such amendments take endless time, it falls on the President and his staff to pay much more attention to the needs of the capital city, including especially the so-called remnants of the middle class here. For example, a totally new approach is needed for preparing DC youths for jobs. Also the street repair situation seems woeful – here all neighborhoods…
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25% of Washington, DC adults cannot read. We need a citywide literacy effort and it has been done in another city, we can do it here.
Create an parent's institute in an effort to improve public education right inside of the school's building.
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Bridging the divide among tenants, small housing providers, DHCD, other Government agencies and stakeholders…
Bridging the divide to fulfill the vision of One City among tenants, small housing providers, DHCD, other Government agencies and stakeholders, by facilitating problem solving conversations and meetings that will result in creative solutions and accomplishments for One City.
The first step could be for DC Department of Housing and Community Development establish an email list for all people interested in moving this idea forward.
A second step could be to come to the Meetup For One City, held on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 12-2:30 at the Burma restaurant, @ 740 6th street NW second floor, DC…5 votes -
Create proper DC Laws that will be compatible to HOA Bylaws
CREATE PROPER DC LAWS THAT WILL BE COMPATIBLE TO HOA BYLAWS
Change and/or added addendum is needed in the DC laws as it relates to HOA’s (Homeowners Associations)
The District of Columbia is signing off on legal binding documents for HOA’s when in fact the HOA’s bylaws are in conflict of the laws of the District of Columbia.Many agencies in the District government are not abreast on how to handle complaints from HOA’s because of the ambiguity of the District laws as it pertains to HOA’s Bylaws. This leaves the HOA’s in turmoil and near bankruptcy because no one…
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Rewrite your script to include the other half of the city - 52% of the nation's W-O-M-E-N!
You are committed to education for children, construction jobs for men. What about women? You can educate kids all you want and hire all the men you want and DC will still lag behind because the status of women in any country determines the quality of life and welfare for all.
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Enable the use of then Glen Echo Park Streetcar path to be use by commuters from Glen Echo Area to Downtown.
Paralel to MacArthur Blv exist the old path for the Glen Echo Streetcar. It can be easily repair to serve as an alternative way to reach Georgetown walking or biking.
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DC government should support the creation of a program to provide workforce-based customer service and soft skills training to unemployed DC
DC government should support the creation of a program to provide workforce-based customer service and soft skills training to unemployed DC residents. The city, community organizations should work with businesses to identify and isolate the skill sets of the city’s thousands of vacant jobs. Community organizations could develop them into a curriculum administered in an academic setting. This can be integrated into the development of the DC Retail Academy.
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Improve language access so that all can better access local government services
if you improve language access so that low income individuals can better access government access then they will be able to access healthcare and open businesses that will improve the well being and economy of the city
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Protect the City's Renters
Creating parameters that protect renters from hidden charges. Creating a partnerhship with developers that allow moderate (not low income) income people to have an affordable unit to rent. Unless you are poor or make $100,000 property managers say you can not afford to live in their apartments but most of us do not qualify for rent subsidy.Market rate apartment are out of moderate income people's reach.
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