Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.
Samuel Littauer is a Washington, DC resident and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner of 3C01, serving Woodley Park. He is passionate about social capital, urbanism, and public transportation, and can be found most weekends reading in Malcolm X Park.
The city's streatery guidelines are punishing small businesses and vibrant neighborhoods. We need a permanent solution to keep these staples of the city’s dining scene.
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