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Future unclear for Carnegie Library ■ Preservation: Museum

drops plan after board ruling

By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

The abrupt withdrawal of plans to put the International Spy Museum at an expanded Carnegie Library has left the fate of both institutions very much up in the air. Events DC, which owns the land-

marked library building, said the Historic Preservation Review Board’s constraints on redevelopment made the controversial museum relocation untimely and infeasible. For the time being, that means the 1903 library will continue to house the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., which has struggled to bring in foot traffic and funds for maintenance. And nearly everyone involved says big money

is sorely needed to restore the aging building and surrounding Mount Vernon Square. Events DC said in a statement this month that the preservation board’s refusal to accept even a revised design for the glassy aboveground museum additions effectively killed the Spy Museum concept. “Ultimately, any further adjustments to the design would have compromised our essential See Carnegie/Page 52

Design picked for Franklin Square redo By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

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The George Washington University Troubadours a cappella group performed Sunday afternoon at the university’s 12th annual FRIENDS Neighborhood Block Party.

Even the smallest patch of pocket park, the tawdriest stretch of urban greenery, has multiple “stakeholders.” Such is the case with Franklin Park, where the National Park Service, D.C. Office of Planning and Downtown Business Improvement District have now settled on a “preferred option” for transforming the square into a model space that entices tourists, office workers and the growing crowd of toddlers who live nearby. The preferred plan, as described to the National Capital Planning Commission last month, includes a plaza on the south side, with two new buildings housing a cafe, restrooms, park equipment and an information booth. The plaza could be used for staging events, such as markets, festivals and performances, to enliven the five-acre park bordered by 14th, 13th, K and I streets in the heart of downtown. See Park/Page 50

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The city’s largest downtown park is slated for a redesign that will add a plaza and other amenities. A dedication is planned for 2015.

Residents asked to recall heyday of local cinemas

Candidates’ experience takes center stage with AG debate

By KATIE PEARCE

■ Politics: Five lawyers vying

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About two years ago, the D.C. Independent Film Festival hosted a discussion about movie theaters of the city’s past. After experts talked about various landmark D.C. cinema buildings — many of them now extinct — the conversation got a lot more personal. Audience members shared nostalgic anecdotes about their own movie-going experiences, like congregating at theaters on Friday nights during high school, or sneaking in through the back with friends. “Out of the discussion, it was clear that going to the movies only had a certain amount to do with the film [itself],” said Deirdre Evans-Pritchard, executive director of the local film festival. “This felt exciting, and it was quite a surprise to some of the people on the panel.”

NEWS

for attorney general position By GRAHAM VYSE Brian Kapur/The Current

The CVS at 4859 MacArthur Blvd. was once the MacArthur Theatre, notable for hosting the 1979 premiere of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.”

From that, a new project emerged — a quest to collect an oral history of D.C.’s movie-going past at neighborhood theaters. The initiative kicks off next week in the Palisades, focusing on the old MacArthur Theatre. “People had written a fair bit about the history of the See Theaters/Page 52

EVENTS

Design panel seeks changes to gym plan at Washington Latin — Page3

Kennedy Center presents premiere of ‘Little Dancer’ — Page 17

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The five candidates running to be D.C.’s first elected attorney general debated at the Woman’s National Democratic Club last Wednesday, sparring primarily over which of their legal backgrounds is best suited to the office. Since the candidates broadly agree on the issues the next attorney general should prioritize — fighting

corruption, reforming juvenile justice and enforcing consumer protections, among others — contrasting personal narratives became the focus of the discussion between Lorie Masters, Karl Racine, Edward “Smitty” Smith, Lateefah Williams and Paul Zukerberg. Masters and Racine are the two candidates most associated with experience in the corporate sector, having worked, respectively, at the firms Perkins Coie and Venable. That corporate background may well be an asset in the race, but it also created an opening for a popuSee Forum/Page 52

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Agency offers plan to reduce speeding on Arkansas Avenue — Page 5

Calendar/14 Classifieds/61 District Digest/2 Exhibits/15 Foggy Bottom News/11 In Your Neighborhood/10

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Spring Valley center sold to new owners

The Spring Valley shopping center anchored by Crate & Barrel has been sold, but new owner Washington Real Estate Investment Trust says there are no current plans for changes beyond filling vacancies. Washington REIT bought the Spring Valley Retail Center — five buildings of retail space on the west side of Massachusetts Avenue — for $40.5 million. Negotiations are underway for one vacant space, formerly occupied by Chicken Out. Local restaurateur Bo Blair, who owns Jetties, Surfside and others, has spoken publicly about his interest in opening a family-friendly seafood restaurant there. Washington REIT vice president Paul Weinschenk said his company is also looking for a new tenant for a second-floor spot where Lifestyles

Salon & Spa’s lease is set to expire. The new owners will be available to meet the community and answer any questions at an open house Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Le Pain Quotidien, 4874 Massachusetts Ave.

Mitchell Park group holds photo contest

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of major renovations to Mitchell Park in Sheridan-Kalorama, the Friends of Mitchell Park group is sponsoring a contest of photos shot in and around the park. Ten winners in three categories will receive prizes from local establishments and display their photos at a benefit next month. Photos are due by Nov. 1 and can be submitted at mitchellparkdc.org. Anyone can submit up to five digital photos in three categories.

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In the Oct. 15 issue, a report on the Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission stated incorrectly that member Stephanie Maltz was absent for the election of Will Stephens as vice chair at the start of the Oct. 8 meeting. She was one of the five who voted on the matter by acclimation; it was Mike Silverstein, Kishan Putta and Leo Dwyer who were absent. In the same issue, an article on a Mount Pleasant row house incorrectly stated that it dated to the 19th century. As the story went on to say, it was built in 1914. The Current regrets the errors. As a matter of policy, The Current corrects all errors of substance. To report an error, call the managing editor at 202-567-2011.

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Oregon Avenue project wins design approval with controversial sidewalk By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

A long-awaited upgrade of Oregon Avenue is now projected to begin in 2016. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts — which fiercely guards adjacent Rock Creek Park — unanimously voted for conceptual approval last

week on plans from the D.C. Department of Transportation. The most contentious element of the 1.7mile upgrade will be a new sidewalk on the western side of Oregon across the street from the park, running from Military Road north to the District line. The sidewalk, like other elements of the

plan, is designed to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, and better manage stormwater and other problems on what is now almost a bucolic country road — albeit one marred by speeding cars and severe erosion into the park. That means narrowing the roadway to a consistent 22 feet along the entire stretch to slow cars and make room for installation of

Panel urges changes to Latin’s proposed gym By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer

The Washington Latin Public Charter School is flourishing at its new campus in Petworth — fully enrolled with a long waiting list, and continuing the rigorous classical education it’s known for. Though Latin recently joined a controversial lawsuit challenging the District’s funding formula for charter schools, it managed to get the renovation of closed Rudolph Elementary completed on time, largely with borrowed funds. Now all Latin and its 671 middleand high-schoolers need is a gym. But plans for that gym, at 2nd and Ingraham streets, hit a snag last week. The school’s architect had

revised the design because of what she described as “a huge funding constraint.” But the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, which must approve the plan, said the new gym design — in the words of one member — “looks too cheap.” Latin had been spread over three separate sites on 16th Street, so consolidating all its students at Rudolph was an enormous improvement. But the athletic director has had to borrow gym space from other schools even into a second year in Petworth, promising in return that they could use Latin’s new gym by the start of the 2015-2016 school year – now the targeted completion date. The school has a complete physical education program and more than 30 athletic teams, and also needs a space large

enough to accommodate the entire student body for meetings and events. And that’s very important, said head of school Martha Cutts: “It would be the only indoor space where the whole school can gather. Our sense of community is very important.” The original design was for a handsome brick gym with a huge glass front facing the campus. But after completing the $18.7 million renovation of the historic elementary school and construction of a library and other additions, it was clear that building the gym had to wait until more money could be found. About a million dollars is still needed, Cutts said. See Latin/Page 50

both the sidewalk and a green buffer strip on the west side, which is now lined by unbroken lawns. Also, on the park side there will be a new curb and bioretention facilities to keep stormwater from polluting tributaries to Rock Creek. But squeezing all that into a constricted See Oregon/Page 47

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The D.C. Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold a stakeholder meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. in the agency’s conference room in Suite 300-N, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. The meeting will focus on recent legislative changes dealing with lead and mold. Reservations are requested; call 202-7196560 or email delores.anderson@dc.gov. ■ The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed change to the District’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act waiver related to implementation of the new PARCC assessments, as well as presentations on Competency-Based Learning and the Citywide Youth Bullying Prevention Program. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. ■ The National Capital Planning Commission and the National Park Service will hold a public meeting on the environmental assessment for the Kennedy Center expansion project. The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Grand Foyer South at the Kennedy Center. ■ The Shepherd Park Citizens Association and various cosponsors will hold a candidates forum for attorney general and the at-large D.C. Council races at 7:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 7701 16th St. NW. ■ Education advocates will host a mayoral candidate forum on education at 7 p.m. at the Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St. NW. So far, independent candidates David Catania and Carol Schwartz have confirmed their participation; Democrat Muriel Bowser has not. ■ The Citizens Advisory Council for the Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District will meet at 7 p.m. at the 2nd District Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. The agenda will include updates on local crime trends and police activities.

Thursday, Oct. 23

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will hold its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items include a revised concept for a 12-story hotel and apartment building at 901 L St. ■ The D.C. Affairs Section of the District of Columbia Bar and various co-sponsors will hold a forum for D.C. attorney general candidates. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Moot Court Room of the University of the District of

Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. Registration is requested at law.udc.edu/event/ AGForum. ■ The National Park Service will hold a public meeting to discuss an environmental assessment on the impacts of a commemorative work honoring the founding of the Peace Corps. Potential sites include parcels along Pennsylvania Avenue between 18th Street and Rock Creek Park, as well as areas adjacent to the U.S. Capitol. An open house will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the District Architecture Center, 421 7th St. NW. ■ A coalition of Ward 4 advisory neighborhood commissions and community groups will host a candidates forum in the mayoral race from 7 to 9 p.m. Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 5301 North Capitol St. NE. Independents David Catania and Carol Schwartz have confirmed their participation, according to organizers, while Democrat Muriel Bowser’s campaign has declined an invitation. ■ The George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus will hold its quarterly community meeting at 7 p.m. in the Webb Building. To RSVP, call 202-994-0211 or email bwaddell@gwu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 24

The Citizens Association of Georgetown will hold its annual black-tie gala at 7 p.m. at the Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. The event will honor Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans and his wife Michele. Tickets cost $275. For details, visit cagtown.org.

Monday, Oct. 27

The D.C. Department of Transportation will host a community meeting to provide an update on pending Ward 1 projects, including safety improvements on 15th Street, the second phase of reconstruction along U Street and dedicated bus lanes on Georgia Avenue. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard St. NW.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Mayor Vincent Gray and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities will hold the 29th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards at 6:30 p.m. at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW. To reserve tickets, visit lisner.gwu.edu.

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Racial tensions flare at D.C. Council hearing on law enforcement tactics By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

The D.C. Council is seeking to improve police interactions with the District’s minority communities — a long-standing issue of concern attracting new attention following the August shooting of an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo.

As a first step, the council’s public safety committee held an Oct. 8 hearing at Howard University, where dozens of city residents testified about what they perceive as widespread racial bias in policing. Civil rights advocates from organizations including the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union also spoke, deploying police data to depict a criminal justice system stacked against people of color.

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The advocates said the vast majority of arrests in D.C. are of black people, and most of those arrests are for non-violent crimes, such as offenses related to marijuana. “While the District has nearly equal black and white populations, reports have shown that 91 percent of arrests for marijuana-related offenses in 2010 alone were of black people — despite the fact the black and white people

self-report marijuana usage at roughly equal rates,� said Seema Sadanandan of D.C.’s ACLU branch. These statistics came as no surprise to the council members. At-large member David Grosso, who is white, said his own teenage experiences taught him that marijuana laws are enforced selecSee Oregon/Page 47

Bonds eyes reforming D.C. police practices By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

She’s heavily favored to win reelection in two weeks, but at-large D.C. Council member Anita Bonds wants District voters to know she isn’t coasting toward a second term. In an interview with The Current yesterday, the Democrat discussed potential reforms to D.C.’s policing practices, wading further into a racially charged public discussion begun at a council hearing she attended earlier this month. During the Oct. 8 hearing at Howard University, public witnesses described a documented pattern of racial profiling and police brutality, especially in the District’s poorest neighborhoods. They told, said Bonds, “stories we didn’t imagine were happening in the District of Columbia.� Bonds was especially troubled that some citizens believe they have been stopped by the police for no good reason. “People need to feel safe, wherever they are in the city,� she said. Bonds hopes a new program of body cameras for D.C. police officers can help identify inappropriate

behavior, although she wants to make sure the proper technology is being used in these efforts. For example, Bonds would prefer that cameras be able to capture activity in the space around an officer during a stop — not just whatever is transpiring directly in front of him or her. Asked about one of the police practices that generated the most controversy at the hearing, Bonds defended so-called “jumpout� stops, which involve officers emerg- Bonds ing swiftly from an unmarked car to frisk an individual on the street. She said police could exercise greater discretion in terms of how often these stops happen, but “sometimes that’s the only way that you’re going to catch up with someone who has allegedly committed an offense.� More broadly, Bonds advocated for a larger police force, saying “we may have to spend some money to increase the number of officers.�

She added, “I believe in community policing — having officers in neighborhoods who are visible. It prevents the criminal element from hanging around.� Bonds also said she supports D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier: “She’s popular. She’s personable. She likes to talk to citizens, and wherever she goes she picks up a fan club.� More than anything, Bonds said this month’s hearing demonstrated that additional public dialogue about police practices is vital. “I think it’s very critical for us in the District of Columbia to have regular discussion about how the government delivers services,� she said. “We don’t want to become separate and divided. One of things I’ve done over the course of my lifetime is to try to bring people together.� Bonds has chaired the D.C. Democratic State Committee since 2006. She was appointed to a vacant at-large seat on the D.C. Council in 2012 and elected in a special election in early 2013. This article is the 12th in a series exploring key policy objectives of at-large D.C. Council candidates.

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District to reduce lanes on Arkansas Avenue j337392 1;<9B4 By KAT LuCERO Current Staff Writer

Due to a history of speeding and accidents, Arkansas Avenue will soon be reduced to one lane in each direction, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation’s latest report on the mile-long corridor between 16th Street and Georgia Avenue. Work to convert the avenue’s curb lanes to permanent street parking is slated to begin soon, halving the number of travel lanes, according to Transportation Department spokesperson Reggie Sanders. In an email to The Current, Sanders wrote that his agency already notified affected advisory neighborhood commissioners and the D.C. Council that work would begin within 30 days. The waiting period will also afford an opportunity for the

public to comment on the project, he added. Over the past year, fed-up neighbors have been pushing the District and most recently Ward 4 Council member and mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser for action after reporting several speeding-related crashes and nearmisses along this diagonal stretch. The transportation agency first released its longawaited study of Arkansas Avenue last spring, including the recommendation to reduce travel lanes, among other solutions. However, locals weren’t completely satisfied and also grew impatient with the city’s slow response, especially as accidents have continued on Arkansas. One of the latest incidents this month involved an SUV crashing into a parked car. Last month another driver also hit a parked car and fled the scene on foot, according to the See Arkansas/Page 50

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A small new private school plans to open next fall at St. Sophia’s Cathedral in Masssachusetts Avenue Heights, with “guides� rather than teachers to oversee “student-driven, self-paced learning.� That means no homework, no lectures and standardized testing only once a year. The Acton Academy of Washington will initially enroll just 16 firstthrough third-graders, and it is already accepting applications for a projected September 2015 start. School leaders say they plan to gradually add grades and students each year, and will eventually expand to include a middle and high school that will probably need a larger space. The idea for Acton came from Austin, Texas, where Laura and Jeff Sandefer were seeking a school for their own children that didn’t involve sitting at desks all day memorizing and regurgitating facts. They decided to create their own school — different from any other, they say —

with multi-age classrooms of students teaching each other and themselves. That was the first Acton Academy. Eventually, the Sandefers held a contest seeking entrepreneurs to launch other Acton Academies, and they selected Nicole Spencer and husband David Kirby to start a new school here. Other Acton affiliates will be opening in Chicago, San Diego, Houston, Toronto and London, they said. The original school claims big results: Students who complete the elementary program are “on average 5.7 grade levels above age in reading and 5.6 grade levels above age in math,� according to Acton’s website. Tuition is $1,773 per month, or $19,500 for an 11-month year. But the school says it welcomes parents who want to skip some months, “allowing families to travel together.� Dates for information sessions will be set shortly. In its inaugural year, Acton will use a large room within the cathedral at 2815 36th St. as its classroom, with one lead guide and one apprentice, Spencer said.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1000-1099 block, K St.; 5:50 a.m. Oct. 18. Motor vehicle theft ■ K and 14th streets; 4:57 p.m. Oct. 18. Theft ■ 1000-1099 block, 14th St.; 3 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 900-999 block, F St.; 12:38 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 900-999 block, G St.; 4:22 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 900-999 block, G St.; 4:35 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1200-1299 block, G St.; 9:05 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 700-799 block, 12th St.; 8:15 p.m. Oct. 18. ■ 900-999 block, F St.; 11:36 p.m. Oct. 18. Theft from auto ■ 600-699 block, 10th St.; 8:49 p.m. Oct. 14.

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Robbery ■ 400-499 block, H St.; 9:56 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 600-699 block, I St.; 10:30 p.m. Oct. 13 (with gun). Motor vehicle theft ■ 600-699 block, I St.; 5:32 p.m. Oct. 15. Theft ■ 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11 a.m. Oct. 13. ■ 600-699 block, I St.; 9:14 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 700-799 block, F St.; 7:39 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 7th and H streets; 8:15 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 700-799 block, 7th St.; 1:03 p.m. Oct. 18. Theft from auto ■ 700-899 block, K St.; 5:39 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 8th and G streets; 7:16 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 7th and H streets; 8 p.m. Oct. 16.

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Robbery ■ 2200-2299 block, F St.; 4:34 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ K and 25th streets; 8:39 p.m. Oct. 16. Sexual abuse ■ 2200-2299 block, I St.; 3:33 a.m. Oct. 19. Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1100-1129 block, 17th St.; 12:01 a.m. Oct. 13.

Motor vehicle theft ■ Pennsylvania Avenue and 20th Street; 9:34 a.m. Oct. 13. ■ 1400-1433 block, K St.; 2:45 a.m. Oct. 19. Theft ■ 600-699 block, 15th St.; 8:23 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ K and 17th streets; 9:12 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 500-599 block, 15th St.; 10:34 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1700-1799 block, G St.; 2:22 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 17th and L streets; 5:21 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 2100-2199 block, H St.; 5:23 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 17th and L streets; 5:44 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1718-1799 block, L St.; 7 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1-999 block, Snows Court; 8:38 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 2400-2448 block, Virginia Ave.; 10:56 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1130-1199 block, 17th St.; 10:02 a.m. Oct. 15. ■ I and 18th streets; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 15. ■ 800-899 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 3:21 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 2000-2099 block, L St.; 3:45 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:58 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1200-1299 block, 24th St.; 8:34 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1000-1099 block, Vermont Ave.; 3:54 a.m. Oct. 18. ■ 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 2:14 p.m. Oct. 18. ■ M and 17th streets; 9 a.m. Oct. 19. ■ 2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11:25 a.m. Oct. 19. ■ 1100-1199 block, 25th St.; 2:45 p.m. Oct. 19. ■ 1100-1199 block, Vermont Ave.; 7:59 p.m. Oct. 19. ■ 900-999 block, 19th St.; 9:19 p.m. Oct. 19. Theft from auto ■ 2400-2499 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 8:23 a.m. Oct. 16. ■ 500-599 block, 7th St.; 3:33 p.m. Oct. 19.

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Robbery ■ 21st and N streets; 1:37 a.m. Oct. 13. ■ 1800-1899 block, M St.; 1:30 a.m. Oct. 17. Burglary ■ 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:39 p.m. Oct. 14. Motor vehicle theft ■ 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:36 a.m. Oct. 16. Theft ■ 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:15 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 11-15 block, Dupont Circle; 1:23 p.m. Oct. 15. ■ 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 4:40 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1400-1499 block, P St.; 5:46 p.m. Oct. 16.

■ 2100-2199 block, Bancroft Place; 10:44 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4 p.m. Oct. 18. ■ 1400-1499 block, P St.; 7:34 p.m. Oct. 19.

■ 1821-1899 block, 16th St.; 7:16 a.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1400-1499 block, W St.; 8:35 a.m. Oct. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 24th Street and Tracy Place; 6:29 a.m. Oct. 13. ■ 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 8:26 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1500-1599 block, Church St.; 2:04 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 2300-2399 block, Tracy Place; 6:29 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1300-1318 block, 19th St.; 9:46 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1800-1899 block, Swann St.; 10:56 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 2100-2199 block, Bancroft Place; 1:28 p.m. Oct. 18. ■ 1200-1221 block, 17th St.; 5 a.m. Oct. 19. ■ 1500-1599 block, O St.; 9:33 a.m. Oct. 19. ■ 1800-1899 block, T St.; 7:22 p.m. Oct. 19.

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 12:47 a.m. Oct. 15 (with knife).

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Robbery ■ 1500-1599 block, U St.; 11:16 p.m. Oct. 17. Burglary ■ 1721-1799 block, 18th St.; 7 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1600-1699 block, Swann St.; 7:09 p.m. Oct. 19. Motor vehicle theft ■ 1400-1499 block, Q St.; 5 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1700-1780 block, U St.; 5:11 p.m. Oct. 17. Theft ■ 1600-1699 block, U St.; 1 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 1900-1920 block, 14th St.; 1:43 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 2100-2199 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 4:58 p.m. Oct. 13. ■ 1400-1499 block, T St.; 11:56 a.m. Oct. 15. ■ 1721-1799 block, 14th St.; 7:50 a.m. Oct. 16. ■ T and 14th streets; 10 a.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1424-1499 block, R St.; 6:43 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1800-1823 block, 14th St.; 11:36 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 2000-2099 block, 14th St.; 1 p.m. Oct. 18. Theft from auto ■ 1400-1499 block, W St.; 12:10 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 17th Street and Riggs Place; 6:47 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1700-1799 block, Swann St.; 8:42 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1724-1799 block, 17th St.; 9:30 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1700-1799 block, Swann St.; 1:54 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 2100-2199 block, 15th St.; 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1707-1799 block, S St.; 5:59 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ New Hampshire Avenue and S Street; 11 p.m. Oct. 14.

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Burglary ■ 1700-1733 block, Columbia Road; 7:02 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1700-1733 block, Columbia Road; 11 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1700-1733 block, Columbia Road; 11 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 2100-2299 block, 20th St.; 3:51 a.m. Oct. 18. Motor vehicle theft ■ 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 4:32 a.m. Oct. 18. Theft ■ 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:05 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ 2322-2499 block, Ontario Road; 6:39 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 2500-2589 block, 17th St.; 4:22 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1820-1899 block, Clydesdale Place; 10:38 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1811-1899 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:31 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1737-1776 block, Columbia Road; 2:15 a.m. Oct. 18. ■ 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; 3:11 a.m. Oct. 18. Theft from auto ■ 2000-2099 block, 19th St.; 9:30 a.m. Oct. 14. ■ Champlain Street and Columbia Road; 12:48 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ 2400-2499 block, 18th St.; 4:52 a.m. Oct. 19.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1300-1399 block, Corcoran St.; 11:55 p.m. Oct. 18 (with knife). Theft ■ 1100-1199 block, 14th St.; 3:21 p.m. Oct. 14. ■ 1000-1099 block, O St.; 11:02 a.m. Oct. 17. ■ 1300-1399 block, Vermont Ave.; 1:42 a.m. Oct. 18. ■ 900-999 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 5:26 a.m. Oct. 18. Theft from auto ■ 1200-1299 block, 11th St.; 4:52 a.m. Oct. 15. ■ 1400-1499 block, 11th St.; 12:14 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 900-999 block, R St.; 2:35 p.m. Oct. 16. ■ 1300-1319 block, N St.; 6:17 p.m. Oct. 17. ■ Massachusetts Avenue under Thomas Circle; 5 a.m. Oct. 18. ■ S and 13th streets; 2 p.m. Oct. 19.

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D.C. Council to consider Georgetown alley name pitched by local tween By KAT LUCERO Current Staff Writer

Strange odors, darting vermin, unkempt trash bins and shady activities often give public alleys an unappealing reputation. A quiet rear corridor in the Georgetown Historic District, however, defies this negative perception. The T-shaped, red-brick alley sits behind the 3200 block of Volta Place, where it abuts the stone-covered, cottage-inspired Georgetown Lutheran Church on Wisconsin Avenue. The alley has a secluded atmosphere, due to

having only one entry, from the south. And soon, this alley may adopt a more formal identity. That’s thanks to 12-year-old Raya Kenney, who inspired a D.C. Council bill to name the corridor behind her house, which has served as a play area for children. Two weeks ago Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans introduced the “Cashell Alley Designation Act of 2014,� which would name the space after Hazel B. Cashell, who in 1869 purchased the Volta Place lots and developed row houses there — information the young history buff Kenney uncovered in her thor-

ough research. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 29. “At the end of this summer, when my mom and I were cleaning the alley, I realized it didn’t have a name,â€? she said. “I wanted to name it ‌ to make it sound more homey.â€? Next week, Kenney will help present her alley-naming initiative to the Committee of the Whole before the full council votes on the bill. The push coincidentally follows other efforts this year by the Historic Preservation Office of the D.C. Department of Planning to refurbish and formally name historic alleys, as part of a

vision to reactivate and enliven them. Kenney, a homeschooled student, initially wanted to name the Georgetown corridor after her cat. But following advice from her mother, the curious tween who recently won a citysponsored poetry contest searched for a more “historic� moniker. Then, for guidance maneuvering through the civic proceedings, she contacted Evans’ office and the city’s preservation office. The staff said she had already done a good portion of the legwork when she reached out. Last See Alley/Page 50

Church effort offers weekend meals for homeless By KAT LUCERO Current Staff Writer

A group of churches in Georgetown is providing free dinners for homeless people on weekend nights, helping to ensure that those in need are fed throughout the entire week. “We’re trying to provide a niche in Georgetown for people who need a meal,� said Mike Conway, a parishioner at Holy Trinity Church. Last year Conway spearheaded his congregation’s efforts to establish a Saturday dinner program after working with the lunch service at Grace Episcopal and seeing that there weren’t enough city organizations offering evening weekend meals to meet demand. Conway recruited several neighborhood churches — Mount Zion United Methodist, Georgetown Presbyterian, St. John’s Episcopal, Jerusalem Baptist and Dumbarton United Methodist — to help out with the “Georgetown Saturday Supper,� which started last November. The weekly event takes place at Mount

Zion, a more central location than Holy Trinity. This fall, the program expanded to offer a Sunday evening dinner as well. Georgetown Presbyterian started hosting the “Georgetown Sunday Dinner� last month. “The meals are very important,� said Gunther Stern, executive director of the Georgetown Ministry Center, which has been assisting the neighborhood’s poor since 1987. “People do come to the center [for food], but it’s very often short in supply. So this is a great dinner [program] and people don’t go to bed hungry.� Stern said the initiative complements the work of his ministry, which provides social services, showers, a computer station and more from its location below Grace Episcopal Church. Along with Holy Trinity, the Episcopalian church is part the Good Faith Communities Coalition, a D.C. group that advocates for the homeless population and affordable housing. Other Georgetown congregations helping

with the weekend meals are also part of this coalition. Stern said the Georgetown dinners also add to other nearby church meal programs that have been operating for a few years, such as the St. Paul’s Parish weekend breakfast distribution and Grace Episcopal’s “Grace’s Table,� which starts Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and includes lunch and Bible study. For the new weekend meals, volunteers start serving guests at 5 p.m. They buy ingredients and prepare food at home and at the host church. At each space, they set up tables for 66 people, said Conway, noting that on average, 55 to 60 diners come on Saturdays and 45 to 50 attend on Sundays. The groups have been manageable so far, he said, and permit a different atmosphere than larger meal programs in the city that can attract hundreds of people. “We’re comfortable with the numbers now,� which allow volunteers to create a personal ambiance, said Conway. “Along with the food, See Homeless/Page 47

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For attorney general

Our newly elected attorney general will supervise about 550 employees, of whom 350 will be attorneys. Therefore we think it essential for this individual to have a history of successfully supervising other attorneys. Of the five candidates, Lorie Masters and Karl Racine stand out in this regard. Ms. Masters was the managing partner of a law firm office with up to 30 attorneys. Mr. Racine was the managing partner at one of the nation’s largest law firms, with about 600 attorneys. Like Ms. Masters and Mr. Racine, Edward “Smitty” Smith has experience handling complex litigation and attended a top law school. But his managerial experience is limited to his work as the chief of staff of a Federal Communications Commission task force. And private-practice attorney Paul Zukerberg deserves credit for his work to help ensure this vote would be on the ballot. He sued to force the issue after legislators planned to delay implementation of a referendumspurred shift from appointment to election. But he lacks major experience managing lawyers. Lateefah Williams has the same issue, as her supervisory experience is limited to working as a political and legislative director for a labor union. To us, the choice comes down to Ms. Masters and Mr. Racine, and it’s a close call between the two. Both said top priorities if elected would include fighting corruption. Given the recent issues on the D.C. Council, that goal is encouraging, even though the U.S. attorney — not the city’s attorney general — would be responsible for any prosecutions. Ms. Masters also emphasized using the office to enforce consumer protection laws and advocating for the District to have more self-determination and budget autonomy. Mr. Racine would push for more much-needed transparency and accountability. Mr. Racine appears to have had more experience in providing legal advice on buying and selling properties — an important issue for the District government. And ultimately, we believe his experience as the day-today supervisor of hundreds of attorneys at Venable LLP gives him an edge. As such, we endorse Mr. Racine for attorney general.

For council chairman

Among the five candidates for D.C. Council chairman, the incumbent, Phil Mendelson, clearly stands out. We haven’t always agreed with Mr. Mendelson’s positions during his tenure as chairman and before that as an at-large council member, but we can’t say enough about his ability to thoughtfully hash out issues with opponents and to listen respectfully when he disagrees. He frequently modifies his original position to take into account some new information. An example of this flexibility came on the recent emergency legislation to ban grocery chains from enacting land-use covenants. Some chains selling their properties use such measures to prevent rival companies from starting new supermarkets on the site. Mr. Mendelson said he originally considered opposing the ban, but a letter from Safeway urging him to do so caused him to rethink the matter. He also wisely suggested refinements to the District’s bill, such as exceptions to the ban for areas already saturated with grocery service. While he’s often open to reconsideration, Mr. Mendelson has stuck to his principles on issues he believes in, particularly when it comes to respecting the will of D.C. voters. He always remained intent on holding a 2014 election for a new attorney general — as citizens had approved — even when many of his colleagues set up roadblocks that seemed destined to delay the vote. He has also proved himself an unwavering champion for the cause of local budget autonomy for the District. His two major competitors, John Cheeks and Kris Hammond, both have reasonable criticisms of some of the council’s approaches. But we think Mr. Cheeks’ desire to mandate substance abuse testing for the mayor, council members, attorney general and inspector general — as well as all legal and investigative officials — is a bit extreme. We are also troubled by his proposal for the District to back bonds for local small businesses even if their owners are not D.C. residents, which we fear would cause major losses. Meanwhile, we appreciate Mr. Hammond’s interest in implementing many of the proposals of Mayor Vincent Gray’s Business Regulatory Reform Task Force to simplify licensing regulations. We also like his idea to offer tax credits to small businesses in areas of high unemployment. But Mr. Hammond’s experience in local affairs pales compared to that of Mr. Mendelson — whose re-election we are happy to support.

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esidents may now apply for a concealed handgun carry permit. But if Police Chief Cathy Lanier gets her way, not all need apply. Lanier told D.C. Council members last week that she wants to ban all taxi drivers from being issued concealed carry permits. Lanier also urged lawmakers to extend the areas where carrying a concealed weapon would be legal — to go beyond the inside of government buildings and also include the grounds and parking lots of those buildings as well. Gun-rights advocates are already challenging the new law, arguing that it is too restrictive and gives too much authority to the police chief. ■ Marijuana and the employed. D.C. residents are expected to approve the legalization of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use by adults when they vote Nov. 4. Recent polls show 65 percent approve of the idea, but questions have been raised about who will actually be able to get high. According to District officials, any D.C. government employee currently required to submit to drug testing will be prohibited from smoking pot even if it becomes legal. That includes police officers, firefighters and employees who work with at-risk children. Metro says its bus and train operators will also be prohibited from lighting up. The list of those who could be fired doesn’t stop with public servants. In fact, any employer that finds out an employee has legally smoked pot would have grounds for firing. “D.C. is basically legalizing pot for the unemployed,” said Ari Wilkenfeld, a D.C.- based civil rights attorney. Wilkenfeld explains that since federal law still considers pot an illegal drug, employers would be on firm ground if they choose to making marijuana usage a firing offense. “Unless the D.C. Council passes legislation protecting citizens who smoke marijuana from discrimination, any employer can fire someone,” Wilkenfeld cautioned. Ward 2 Council member Jack Evans says the council will have a lot of “tweaking” to do if voters approve Initiative 71. Evans says he supports passing a law that would protect an employee’s right to legally smoke pot, at least “for the most part.” “There may be some jobs that testing positive for marijuana is inappropriate and should remain an offense where they could be dismissed,” Evans con-

Tom Sherwood is on vacation. His column will resume when he returns.

Letters to the Editor St. Thomas’ should find shared space

There is no shortage of empty pews in the Dupont area. Within a few blocks are Foundry, Holy City and First Baptist. None of them operates to anything like capacity. If St Thomas’ Parish really needs more space, it should arrange to share with another facility. Foundry in particular has lots of space. And providing a shared home to St Thomas’ would allow some deferred maintenance to be done. Sharing church facilities is older than the U.S., and it contin-

tinued. ■ Distress signal. Many of you have probably received your Voter’s Guide from the D.C. Board of Elections. Taxpayers paid to print 305,164 copies, which were mailed to District voters. The cover of the guide prominently displays the D.C. flag upside down. That’s right, the Stars and Bars are upside down on the new guide. Pictures of the guide quickly made the rounds on social media, but this was just the beginning of the story. As members of the press, including this reporter, contacted the Board of Elections for an explanation, we were told it was not a mistake. Board spokesperson Denise Tolliver said the upside-down flag was done intentionally as a way to get attention for the Nov. 4 election after record-low turnout — 27 percent — in the April primary. Again, this was not the end of this story. Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie was not satisfied with the official statement coming from the board’s press office, so McDuffie had his staff inquire with the board’s chair. As reported by The Washington Post’s Mike DeBonis, Clifford Tatum, the board’s director, said the upside-down flag was simply a mistake. Tatum wrote in an email to McDuffie’s staff: “No, this is an error; checked with printer, not enough paper in stock to redo cover.” ■ Patterson’s return. Kathy Patterson will likely be returning to government service. The former Ward 3 council member has been nominated to become the District’s next auditor. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson nominated his former colleague. Since leaving the council, Patterson has been working at the Pew Charitable Trusts. ■ Tip of the hat. Twenty-five years ago The Washington Post lost one of its best reporters — much to the delight of NBC4 viewers. Tom Sherwood received a standing ovation in the WRC newsroom last week as news director Mike Goldrick congratulated Sherwood on his quarter-century of service at the local TV station. Sherwood left the Post to become NBC4’s politics reporter a few weeks before Marion Barry’s arrest for smoking crack cocaine. Sherwood is considered by many (but not himself) to be the “dean” of D.C. reporters. Bruce Johnson holds the record as the longestserving local reporter, with more than 30 years at Channel 9; Pat Collins is close behind, with just over 28 years at Channel 4. As for this reporter, I have only 23 years and three months to go before I catch Sherwood’s longevity at the same station. Speaking of Sherwood, here’s a final thought I’m sure he would leave his faithful readers with this week if he were not on vacation: Remember — vote for whom you like, but vote. Which you can now do, as early voting is underway. Mark Segraves is an NBC4 reporter.

ues today. The church of my youth actually met in a saloon for some years. (That was back when blue laws prohibited alcohol sales on Sunday.) That did not prevent it from becoming one of the largest and richest congregations in its city. Dan Gamber Dupont Circle

Schwartz opposed anti-smoking bill

Overlooked in coverage of mayoral candidate Carol Schwartz’s record is her staunch opposition when she was on the D.C. Council to making bars and restaurants smoke-free. It is an important part of her record that voters should know about.

Schwartz, who oversaw the committee under which the original smoke-free workplace bill fell, held hearings but refused to bring the bill to a vote. It was Council member David Catania, then chair of the Health Committee, who took it and ran with it, pushing it through the legislative process to fruition. The law has been wildly popular. The air in restaurants and bars is clean. Restaurant and bar business is booming. Schwartz was on the wrong side of history. But had she prevailed, restaurant and bar workers — and the public — would still be breathing carcinogenic secondhand smoke in public places. Angela Bradbery Co-founder, Smokefree DC

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The Current’s Oct. 1 article about the EastBanc project in the West End challenges the due diligence readers should expect about media coverage of real estate deals in the District, particularly so-called public-private partnerships. First, there’s no mention about how D.C. Council members Jack Evans and Kwame Brown orchestrated a sole-source delivery of the West End public property to EastBanc in 2007. After public pressure, the council would later rescind this giveaway and move to a community-driven process with a formal request for proposals. The city request emphasized long-term leasing of the three parcels of public land (West End Library, the police station and the firehouse) with significant affordability built into the project, and specified that any interim library and firehouse space costs be on the developer dime. In the end, the deeds for these three valuable public properties, located only a short distance from the White House and independently valued at more than $100 million, were given fee-simple to EastBanc for $20 million in library and fire station reconstruction costs. The city is paying $7 million to $10 million for the 52 units of “affordable� housing above the fire station and paying to construct and outfit the interim library and fire station space. So when reporters accept the notion that this deal has come at “no direct cost to the taxpayers,� many people simply disagree about how bad these public-private partnerships really are. Chris Otten DC Library Renaissance Project

simpson best choice for ward 1 position

I disagree with The Current’s choice for Ward 1 member of the State Board of Education [“For Ward 1 school board,� Oct. 8]. Ms. Holness is certainly an established neighborhood commissioner and has heartfelt concern for children, but a member of the Board of Education should be steeped in the education policymaking and oversight process. The candidate that stands out in the field is Scott Simpson. When mayoral control of schools began seven years ago, the Board of Education lost a significant amount of decision-making authority. We need a board member who can navigate a complex bureaucracy and use the position to lobby for Ward 1 students. Mr. Simpson is a professional civil

rights and education policy advocate who has worked to help correct the issues facing our local schools for years. He has worked with D.C. students at a local youth center as an AmeriCorps volunteer, and he put himself through college and graduate school here. Our city faces huge disparities in outcomes for students with disabilities, students from low-income families, students of color and LGBTQ youth. We need a board member who has a record of putting policies in place that reduce these gaps and increase equality of opportunity for all young people. That’s why I think Scott Simpson is the best choice for the Ward 1 seat. Chuck Fant Adams Morgan

catania’s experience trumps party loyalty

This lifetime Democrat is supporting independent David Catania for mayor. I rarely have crossed party lines, and I don’t do it lightly. But Catania’s 17-year record of achievement as an at-large member of the D.C. Council and his progressive plans for the District make him the clear choice for mayor this year. Catania can win if D.C. voters ignore party labels, which often mean little here, and vote for the most qualified candidate. David Catania doesn’t just talk platitudes about improving education, housing, economic development, health care and the environment in the District. He has a strong record on these issues. And he is fearlessly defending his record at forums across the city. For eight years Catania chaired the council’s Committee on Health, and through his efforts the proportion of District residents who have health insurance rose to 93.8 percent, and the number of children with health insurance rose to 96.8 percent — the highest in the nation. During his council tenure, Catania drafted legislation to achieve income tax parity with surrounding jurisdictions, to minimize property tax burdens, to promote homeownership and to increase police deployment. He also authored the NET 2000 Act to encourage and retain technology companies in the District, which helped attract more than 100 technology companies to the District, creating jobs and other economic benefits for the city. Since 2013, Catania has chaired the council’s Education Committee. Catania visited more than 100 of the city’s public schools and met with countless parents groups. He authored the D.C. Promise Establishment Act, which will create one of the nation’s most extensive college financial assistance programs. Catania’s record on environmental issues is unmatched. The

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Sierra Club of D.C. recently endorsed Catania for mayor, citing his ideas on how to address climate change as mayor and his voting record as a council member. If you have any doubts about David Catania’s understanding of the District, just look at his 121page platform (davidcatania.com/ platform). It’s filled with detailed statistics and visionary programs that reflect his knowledge of the District’s problems and his concrete plans for solving them. No other candidate running for mayor has Catania’s breadth of experience, solid record of accomplishments, dedication and vision. That’s why I’m voting for David Catania for mayor on Nov. 4. I urge you to do the same. Grace Bateman

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I am writing to commend you on your endorsement of Tricia Braun to be the Ward 3 representative to the D.C. State Board of Education and to correct some misconceptions contained in letters published in last week’s Current. When I first met Tricia Braun in law school, she was also teaching at an inner-city high school in New Haven, Conn. In the two decades since, I have seen her devote herself at several schools and districts, to improving public education. Many parents simply give up on the D.C. public school system, even choosing to move out of the District. But not Tricia Braun. Ms. Braun — the only candidate with kids currently attending a D.C. public school — set her course on making things better, as anyone who knows her would have predicted. At Hardy Middle, for example, Ms. Braun built a broad-based coalition to collaborate with the school’s administration, parents and D.C. Public Schools administration on selecting a new principal, improving academics and (re)building community support for Hardy among its feeder schools. Restoring confidence in schools such as Hardy takes more than just policy knowledge; it also requires the ability to achieve real-world results. Knowledge plus results — this is the combination Ms. Braun would bring to our school board. As voters, we should be seeking smart, dedicated citizens for this position — citizens who understand education policy, who have demonstrated a commitment to reform, and who have delivered actual results in improving D.C.’s education system. There are other good candidates in this race. But none is better than Tricia Braun. Lane H. Blumenfeld The Palisades

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org. ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown â– GeorGetown / cloisters Cloisters burleith / hillandale The commission will meet at

6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 2F ANCCircle 2F Logan ■loGan circle The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover ■Glover park / cathedral heiGhts The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. Agenda items include: ■police report. ■grant request from Jarrett Ferrier to complete mural work at 37th Street and W Place. ■grant request from the Friends of Fillmore. ■presentation by the D.C. Office of Planning on tools available for the community to manage development and related problems such as parking and diminished availability of affordable housing. ■consideration of a resolution on removing a curb cut adjacent to 3527 W Place that leads to a closed and unused alley. ■consideration of a resolution requesting removal of the “No Left Turn During Rush Hours� sign at the intersection of southbound Wisconsin Avenue and Calvert Street. ■introduction of advisory neighborhood commission candidates. ■open forum. For details, call 202-338-2969, email info@anc3b.org or visit anc3b. org.

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doesn’t provide appropriate facilities to engage girls above the age of 5 or 6. ■Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Alan Hill reported that the 2nd District has seen an increase in residential burglaries, generally through unlocked doors, and that this spree has largely replaced street robberies as the crime of choice in the area. Thefts from autos have also declined in the neighborhood, he said. Hill also encouraged residents to make a note of their bicycle’s serial numbers so they can recover them from police if they’re found, as the department has hundreds of unclaimed bikes. ■commissioners voted unanimously to support renewal of a liquor license at Rodman’s Discount Drugs, 5100 Wisconsin Ave., provided that the store work to prevent delivery trucks from using residential streets. A store representative pledged to do so. ■commissioners voted unanimously to amend their settlement agreement with Capital Wine School, 5207 Wisconsin Ave., to allow it to serve spirits as part of classes targeted at restaurant workers. ■commissioners voted unanimously to give a $1,360 grant to the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home for support of its Zoo Day event. ■commissioners voted unanimously to give a $949 grant to the Children’s Art Studio, 4723 Wisconsin Ave., to fund a fall internship program benefiting primarily Deal Middle School students. ■representatives from Pepco discussed projects the utility company will be working on in the area, including upgrades to its substation at 5210 Wisconsin Ave. and related utility work on a stretch of Wisconsin. Pepco will return to the commission with further updates at future meetings. ■commissioners voted unanimously to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a fourstory mixed-use building at Wisconsin Avenue and Chesapeake Street. The project, on the site of Osman & Joe’s Steak ’n Egg Kitchen, will include 16 housing units and a new Steak ’n Egg space. The commissioners’ support is contingent upon a memorandum of understanding spelling out various project conditions, plus a promise to work on preventing late-night noise from the restaurant. The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Black Box Theater at Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3F ANCHills 3F Forest

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TRASH AND RECYCLING IN DC: A SHORT COURSE Trash and recycling regulations in the District of Columbia are complicated. Periodically, the Foggy Bottom Association publishes the following guide to ensure everyone knows how to dispose of trash, recycling, bulk trash, and hazardous materials. Fines for failure to adhere to DC regulations begin at $75 for the first offense, and can rise as high as $1,000 for repeat offenses. TRASH The District collects trash from houses and small multifamily buildings (four or fewer units) twice a week, usually on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Trash must be bagged and placed in sturdy cans, with securely closed lids, at the curb between 6:30 pm the night before collection, and 6:00 am

that morning. If you need a trash can, contact the DC Department of Public Works by submitting a service request at 311.dc.gov or calling (202) 727-1000. Be sure to put your address on the can and lid to ensure it comes back to you. RECYCLING DC offers “single stream” recycling, which means that all recyclable items can be placed in one can. DC collects and recycles most paper, plastic, cans, and glass. DC does not recycle Styrofoam, “clamshell” packaging used for food, metallic papers, peanuts (foam packaging), or pizza boxes. Recycling is collected in Foggy Bottom on Friday mornings. Place your recyclables in the proper (blue) container and bring it to the

curb between 6:30 pm the night before collection, and 6:00 am that morning. If you need a trash can, contact the DC Department of Public Works by submitting a service request at 311.dc.gov or calling (202) 727-1000. You can also provide your own recycling container; just be sure it is blue to avoid confusion with trash containers. THE “SLIDE” When a District holiday occurs, all trash and recycling collection “slides” one day for the rest of that week. In Foggy Bottom, that means trash collection will “slide” to Wednesday and Saturday, and recycling collection will “slide” to Saturday. BULk TRASH Please do not put large items

out with your regular trash. And please do not simply dump them somewhere. To schedule a bulk trash pickup, call 311 (from a phone with a 202 area code) or visit 311.dc.gov and follow the instructions. The evening before your scheduled pickup, place items on the curb where you place your regular trash, and attach a note with the pick-up date, your address, and the service request number. Acceptable items for bulk trash collection include air conditioners (drain water and fluids), hot water heaters, household furniture, large toys, major appliances, e.g., refrigerators (doors removed), mattresses and box springs (MUST be wrapped in plastic), bed frames, and rugs (MUST be rolled and tied). Hazardous Waste Please do not place hazardous

SCHOOL WITHOUT WALLS AT FRANCIS STEVENS FUNDRAISING AUCTION A GREAT SUCCESS An enthusiastic crowd of parents and supporters generated more than $10,000 for the School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens HSA at its first fundraising auction on Saturday evening, October 18. Auction-goers bid on more than 80 items that SWWFS received from generous donors including local restaurants, hotels, and others. The School extends thanks to the George Washington University for the use their beautiful Media and Public Affairs Building, and to local businesses and individuals who provided delicious food and drink. Assistant Principal Megan Hanley, HSA President Lee Granados, and Principal Richard Trogisch enjoy the School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens first fundraising auction.

waste, including computers, at the curb. You will need to take hazardous waste to the Fort Totten Transfer Station on the first Saturday of the month between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, except holidays. An additional household hazardous waste drop-off occurs the Thursday preceding the first Saturday of the month (except holidays), between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The Fort Totten Transfer Station is located at 4900 John F. McCormack Drive, NE. FOR MORE INFORMATION If you have questions, please reach out to the DC Department of Public Works. Call them Monday through Friday between 8:15 am and 4:45 pm at (202) 673-6833 or visit dpw.dc.gov.

THE UNITED CHURCH ANNOUNCES FALL SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 11:00 AM-7:00 pM Furniture, books, plants, delicious home-baked goods, etc. German plate available 11:30am-2:00pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm on Wednesday only The United Church, 1920 G St NW For more information, please call (202) 331-1495

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MoNDAy, oCtoBeR 27, 12:30 PM Beginning yoga Join us for a free weekly yoga class with yoga instructor Smita Kumar from Yoga District! Bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours.

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Membership gives you a voice to influencing city government, to supporting the West End library, local artists and retailers, and to keeping our neighborhood green. Your membership card opens the door to discounts through our Local Merchants Program, access to the GWU Gelman Library and updates on local events and activities.

WeDNeSDAy, oCtoBeR 29, 7:00 PM Author talk – Kelly Jacobson, author of the novel Cairo in White, will be speaking at West End Library. Cairo in White tells the stories of Zahra, an Egyptian teen in 1986, and her daughter, Aisha, who lives in modern-day America. Kelly will be available to sign copies of her book after the talk.

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If you have questions, please contact Ray Maxwell at membership@foggybottomassociation.com or leave a voice mail at (202) 630-8349. totAL eNCLoSeD:______________________________________ Join online at: www.foggybottomassociation.com/join-us/ or mail this form with your check to FBA Foggy Bottom Association: Membership Post office Box 58087 Washington, DC 20037-8087 a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Membership is for a calendar year. Mail requests are usually processed within 3 weeks. Email membership@foggybottomassociation.com to check on membership status or for membership questions.

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DISTrICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE ON AGING NEWS

Spotlight on Community Living Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Serving D.C. residents who are age 18+ with a disability or age 60+ and their caregivers

Commodity Foods AvAilAble For seniors Chances are you may know something about the National School Lunch Program and why it’s important. What you may not realize is that the USDA has a similar program for seniors, which the Capital Area Food

Bank has been operating in the District of Columbia on behalf of the DC Office on Aging (DCOA) since 2012. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly grocery supplement to low income

seniors to help stretch their already taxed fixed incomes. Participants receive nearly thirty pounds of nutritious food which meets their specific dietary needs including healthy canned protein and dairy, whole grains, low

sodium vegetables, and low added sugar fruit. The grocery mix encourages seniors to cook from scratch and many choose to make the ingredients their own. In response to a significant demand for fresh produce, the Capital Area Food Bank provides fruits and vegetables to seniors who

Executive Director’s Message

John M. Thompson, Ph.D., FAAMA, D.C. Office on Aging In this issue of the Spotlight on Community Living, I would like to discuss senior hunger in the District of Columbia. I have discussed this issue twice in the past (November 2012 and November 2013); however, as the staggering data reveal, we must continue to increase the public’s awareness about this terrible plight impacting so many seniors in the District of Columbia. Through education and advocacy, I am confident that one day there will be no seniors who are hungry in the District of Columbia. In the past issues that focused on senior hunger, I informed readers about what the District of Columbia government is doing to combat senior hunger. More specifically, the District’s Office on Aging has 111% of increased funding to ensure that no frail, homebound seniors are on the waiting list for home delivered meals. The funding was also used to expand the number of congregate meal sites across the District of Columbia. I am also excited to announce that at the District’s six senior wellness centers, we made the dining experience a little nicer as we have added a fresh salad and fruit bar, which gives our seniors food options for the first time. Moreover, many seniors prefer fresh fruit op-

tions over the canned fruits that are less healthy because of the high amount of sugar and preservatives added to them. In addition to opening more food sites and improving food options, we have also streamlined the process for seniors to access food by acquiring the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers’ Market Program from the District of Columbia Department of Health. This means that seniors can come to one agency, the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA), and apply for these two programs along with the congregate meal program or the homebound meal program, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamps Program). Through this streamlined process, we hope that seniors find it more convenient to work with a single agency to learn about these nutrition programs and other services that may be useful to them. Let me also add that through a new partnership with the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, we are ensuring that seniors are eating foods that are appealing to them so that they may maximize their food intake in our nutrition programs. Through the What a Waste Program,

we are tracking the amount of waste accumulated by seniors who are not eating their entire meals. Through a detailed analysis, we can determine which foods are less appealing to seniors, and we are committed to making any changes to the menu to ensure that seniors are eating all of their nutritious foods as it represents one-third of their dietary intake according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is very important as some seniors are on medications to treat their chronic diseases and a full, healthy meal can go a long way with keeping the seniors balanced after eating their lunches. Also, through a partnership with Common Good City Farm, DCOA has established intergenerational gardens at the Ward 5 Model Cities Senior Wellness Center and the Ward 7 Washington Seniors Wellness Center. The purpose of these programs is to increase access and availability of fresh produce for seniors, enhance cooking demonstrations and nutrition classes at the senior wellness centers, and provide intergenerational opportunities with Common Good City Farm’s students. Seniors will also have an opportunity to consume some of these vegetables at home. Even with all of the progress that we have made

in the past three years to address senior hunger in the District of Columbia, there are approximately 15,000 seniors who continue to experience hunger. Therefore, our fight continues as we combat senior hunger in the District of Columbia. I trust that you will join the Office on Aging, the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, D.C. Hunger Solutions, and a host of other organizations committed to resolving this devastating problem. Every senior deserves good, nutritious food and we have the resources to make it happen. Please join us by identifying seniors in your neighborhood, church, civic associations, and other places who may live alone and may be in need of additional resources or who may be frail and are unable to prepare their meals. By identifying these seniors, we will be one step closer to combatting senior hunger in the District of Columbia. It is my hope that in a year from now, I can report on senior hunger with some exciting news about the decreasing number of seniors who are hungry in the District of Columbia. Please partner with us by calling 202-724-5622 with information on any senior age 60 and over who is in need of a hot meal, groceries, and/or additional resources to purchase groceries. ~

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pick up at its two CSFP clinic sites (one in Congress Heights at 3720 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave SE and the other at 5601 East Capitol St SE). The DC Commodity Supplemental Food Program is unique among jurisdictions in that it is administered in tandem with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides participants with an annual fresh produce voucher to be redeemed at participating local farmers markets. For many, the farmers’ market vouchers serve as a major incentive to participate in the CSFP program. Providing nutritious food to a food insecure senior population is critical. The adverse health effects of food insecurity are magnified for seniors. Food insecure seniors have significantly worse health outcomes than food secure seniors. They are 50% more likely to be diabetic, three times more likely to suffer from depression, and 60% more likely to have heart failure or experience a heart attack. The Capital Area Food Bank administers CSFP on behalf of the DC Office on Aging (DCOA). Through the partnership with DCOA, the Capital Area Food Bank is able to expand the realm of resources that can be provided to at-risk seniors. Congregate meal programs, home delivered meals, and transportation assistance are all available to ensure that DC meets its goal of being “Age Friendly.” More nutritious foods in the hands of seniors means seniors, like students, remain active and engaged. It’s time we give back to those who have given so much, the true experts in the school of life. For more information on the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, please call 202-6449880 or email csfp@capitalareafoodbank.org. For more information on DCOA programs, please call 202-724-5622 or visit http://dcoa.dc.gov/page/foodmeals-and-nutrition. ~

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Wednesday oCtoBer 22 Benefits ■The Art Buzz Rooftop Soiree will benefit the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. 6 to 9 p.m. $10 donation suggested. Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW. bit.ly/ArtBuzzDC. ■“Kosmic Mother Funk Casino Night,� a benefit for the American Breast Cancer Foundation, will feature table games such as poker and roulette and the D.C. launch of Sam Adams’ newest limited-edition brew. 7 to 10 p.m. $20. Jack Rose Dining Saloon, 2007 18th St. NW. 202-5887388. Classes and workshops ■The Jewish Study Center and Adas Israel Congregation will begin a four-part class on “Transformations in American Judaism: What’s Happening in (and to) the Denominations?� led by Steven Glazer, rabbi emeritus of Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $40 to $55. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. ■The Jewish Study Center and Adas Israel Congregation will begin a three-part class on “The Military Campaign of Moses and Joshua� led by Gary Fellman. 7 to 8:15 p.m. $40 to $55. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. ■The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class. 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. ■The Jewish Study Center and Adas Israel Congregation will present a class on “Jewish Approaches to Mediation and Conflict Resolution� led by George Mason University professor Marc Gopin. 8:15 to 9:25 p.m. $15 to $20. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW. jewishstudycenter.org. Concerts ■Listen Local First D.C. will present the local band Pree, which combines a variety of folk instrumentation with electrical and digital elements. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Jazz pianist Justin Kauflin will per-

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form. 7:15 p.m. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■The Choir of Westminster Abbey will perform music reflecting Westminster Abbey’s unique heritage as the scene of royal occasions for more than 1,000 years. 7:30 p.m. $25 to $85. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-2228. ■The five-day Washington West Film Festival — focusing on the belief that “story can change the world� — will kick off with a concert with Los Angeles recording artist Sara Niemietz and film and television composer W.G. Snuffy Walden. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $20. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. wwfilmfest.com. ■The Washington International Piano Series will feature Lori Sims performing Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.� 8 p.m. Free. Ward Hall, Catholic University, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-319-5414. ■The National Broadway Chorus will present “Rise Up Singing!� 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-271-6680. ■Blues guitarists Selwyn Birchwood and Eli Cook will perform. 8:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The D.C. League of Women Voters, DC Greens and DC Central Kitchen will present a panel discussion on “Targeting Childhood Obesity in DC: A Weighty Matter.� 5:45 to 8 p.m. Free. Second-floor Community Room, Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. NW. 202-222-0710. ■Harry L. Katz will discuss his book “Mark Twain’s America: A Celebration in Words and Images.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■Alexander Moore will discuss his book “The Food Fighters: DC Central Kitchen’s First Twenty-Five Years on the Front Lines of Hunger and Poverty.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Bryan Stevenson will discuss his book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. ■“District of Change: LGBTQ Life in D.C. — Then and Now.� will feature moderator Mark Joseph Stern, a writer for

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Slate, and panelists Andrew Sullivan, founder and editor of The Daily Dish; Philip Pannell, community activist; and Loraine Hutchins, bisexual and feminist author, activist and sex educator. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/node/44645. ■“Days of Endless Time: In Conversation With Lapham’s Quarterly� will feature Lewis H. Lapham, the publication’s founder and editor; Jay Griffiths, author of “A Sideways Look at Time�; and Jim Holt, author of “Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story.� 7 p.m. Free. Ring Auditorium, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. ■Jerry Saltz, senior art critic for New York Magazine and a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism, will speak as part of the Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture Series. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; tickets distributed in the G Street Lobby a halfhour before the lecture. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will present a talk by Hilma Wolitzer, author of the novel “An Available Man,� and her daughter Meg Wolitzer (shown), author of the literary sensation “The Interestings� and the new young adult novel “Belzhar.� 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. Films ■The Middle East Policy Forum will show the documentary “No End in Sight,� a critical look at the Bush administration’s intervention in Iraq and its aftermath. Afterward, three experts featured in the film will discuss their experiences in Iraq. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/NoEndIraq. ■The D.C. Public Library’s “Punk Rocktober� series will feature the documentary “Instrument,� a collaboration between director Jem Cohen and the band Fugazi shot between 1987 and 1998. 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■American University’s Human Rights Film Series will feature “The Hand That Feeds,� about the yearlong battle that ensues when workers at an Upper East Side cafe organize an independent union in the face of sublegal wages, dangerous machinery and abusive managers. A Q&A

its fifth annual Halloween Haunted House (for ages 12 and younger). 4 p.m. Free. Macomb Recreation Center, 3409 Macomb St. NW. 202-282-2199.

Thursday, oCtoBer 23 â– Concert: The Embassy Series will present violinist Aleksey Semenenko (shown) and pianist Inna Firsova performing works by Schubert, Chausson, YsaĂże, Poulenc, Tchaikovsky and Rossini. 7:30 p.m. $95. Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St. NW. 202-625-2361. with experts in the field will follow. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3107. â– The Reel Israel DC series will feature Yariv Mozer’s 2013 film “Snails in the Rain,â€? about a linguistics student who receives anonymous, malewritten love letters that undermine his sexual identity and interfere with his peaceful life with his beloved girlfriend. 8 p.m. $6.50 to $11.75. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-9666000. Performance â– Beijing Dance Theater will present “Wild Grass,â€? a three-part performance by choreographer Wang Yuanyuan inspired by poems of Lu Xun. 7:30 p.m. $42. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Special event â– The 56th annual Washington International Horse Show will feature more than 500 of the top national and international horses and riders competing for the $125,000 President’s Cup and other prizes. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $15 to $40. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. The competition will continue through Sunday. Thursday, Oct. 23

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Classes and workshops â– An aromatherapy workshop will examine relaxation and medicinal benefits of various oils and herbs, as well as how to use and create unique blends. 6 p.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– Washington Improv Theater will present an introductory improv workshop focusing on creativity, communications and teamwork. 7 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations required. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. petworthcitizen.com. â– The Parent Encouragement Program will begin a five-week class on parenting 5to 12-year-olds (for parents who have previously taken one of the group’s prerequisite classes). 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $140. Lowell School, 1640 Kalmia Road NW. 301929-8824. Concerts â– The Georgetown University Orchestra will perform the world premiere of an orchestral piece written by Joel Phillip Friedman in conjunction with Benoy Behl’s “Buddhist Heritage Sitesâ€? photo exhibit. 5 p.m. Free. Spagnuolo Gallery, Walsh Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown.edu. â– Members of Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and other artists will perform musical highlights from “La bohème.â€? 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– NSO Pops will present “Danny Elfman’s Music From the Films of Tim Burton,â€? featuring Tony Award-winning conductor John Mauceri, violinist Sandy Cameron, boy soprano Thomas Lynch and the Choral Arts Society of Washington. 7 p.m. $20 to $88. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. â– An international lineup of top musicians from the venerable Pablo Casals Festival — including violinist Kyoko Takezawa and violist Nobuko Imai from Japan, violinist Elina Vähälä and cellist Arto Noras from Finland, pianist Itamar Golan from Israel and clarinetist Michel Lethiec from France — will perform works by Debussy, FaurĂŠ, Isang Yun, Jaejoon Ryu, Hosokawa and Tchaikovsky. 7:30 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-6331000. â– The bands Les Racquet and Kings of Belmont will perform. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $14. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com.

Arts event ■Project Create’s 20th anniversary celebration, “Home Is Where the ART Is,� will feature an art exhibition by teaching artists and students, a live dance performance by the Washington Ballet at THEARC, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and music by DJ Trevor Martin. 6 to 9 p.m. $20 to $100. Paul Hastings LLP, 875 15th St. NW. projectcreate.brownpapertickets.com.

Demonstration ■Writer Adrienne Cook and nutritionist Danielle Cook will present a “Winter Greens� cooking demonstration, featuring kale, collards, mustard greens, chard and turnip greens in soups, sides, salads and even main courses. Noon and 12:45 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

Children’s programs ■John Feinstein will discuss his book “The Walk On� (for ages 10 through 14). 10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Macomb Recreation Center will host

Discussions and lectures ■David Kieran will discuss his book “Forever Vietnam: How a Divisive War Changed American Public Memory.� Noon. Free. Room G-25, Research Center, NationSee events/Page 15

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 14 al Archives Building, Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■Michael Blanding will discuss his book “The Map Thief: The Gripping Story of an Esteemed RareMap Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps.� Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202357-5000. ■Husain Haqqani, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States from 2008 to 2011 and now senior director for South and Central Asia at the Hudson Institute, will discuss his book “Magnificent Delusions: Pakistan, the United States and an Epic History of Misunderstanding.� Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202232-7363. ■Richard Falk, professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, will discuss his book “Palestine: The Legitimacy of Hope.� 1 to 2 p.m. Free. The Palestine Center, 2425 Virginia Ave. NW. 202338-1290. ■The Hispanic Reading Room of the Library of Congress will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a keynote address on “The Future of Foreign Area Studies� by Deborah Jakubs, vice provost for library affairs at Duke University, and a panel discussion on the library’s Portuguese and Hispanic collections. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. Hispanic Division Reading Room, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-2666. ■Georgetown University professor Roger Chickering will discuss “Imperial Germany’s Peculiar War, 1914-1918.� 4:15 to 6 p.m. Free. Room 104, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Cultural historian Werner Sollors, professor at Harvard University and author of “The Temptation of Despair,� will discuss “After Dachau: Life in Ruins� and the American occupation of Germany following World War II. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free. New South Film Screening Room, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■Panelists will discuss “Islam, Gender, and Democracy.� 5 to 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Riggs Library, Healy Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. berkleycenter.georgetown.edu. ■Jubin Goodarzi, deputy head of the International Relations Department of Webster University in Geneva, will discuss “Iranian Policy Toward the Iraqi & Syrian Crises.� 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 602, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/iranpolicy. ■Artist James Prosek will present a gallery talk as he installs his mural at the entrance to the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibit “The Singing and the Silence: Birds in Contemporary Art.� 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-6331000. ■A debate over whether the U.S. should cut its nuclear arsenal will feature Douglas Shaw, director of the Nuclear Policy Talk Series at George Washington University; Adam Mount, nuclear security fel-

low at the Council on Foreign Relations; Matthew Korenig, associate professor at Georgetown University; and Thomas C. Moore, senior fellow at the Lugar Center. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room B17, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/nukes. â– MedStar Health will present a talk by leading experts on “Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Treatment.â€? 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Salon CHF, Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, Georgetown University, 3800 Reservoir Road NW. 202-342-2400. â– Writer and columnist Juan Carlos Botero will discuss “The Art of Fernando Botero,â€? a biography of his father, a figurative artist and sculptor from MedellĂ­n, Columbia, known for depicting people and figures in large, exaggerated volume. 6:30 p.m. Free. Enrique V. Iglesias Auditorium, Inter-American Development Bank, 1330 New York Ave. NW. 202-623-1410. â– The “Mutual Inspirations Festival 2014 — Franz Kafkaâ€? will feature a talk by Czech cultural attachĂŠ Robert RehĂĄk on “Kafka’s Magic Prague.â€? 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. mutualinspirations.com. â– Craig Johnson will discuss his book “Wait for Signs: Twelve Longmire Stories.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer (shown) will discuss his book “Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinionâ€? in conversation with Newseum journalist Frank Bond. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. â– Jazmin Albarran, outreach coordinator for My Sister’s Place, will discuss domestic violence and her group’s work assisting women who have experienced it. 7 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. â– As part of the monthlong DC Reads program, the Mount Pleasant Library will host a discussion of Dinaw Mengestu’s book “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. â– Panelists will discuss “The State of Language Access & Immigration: 30 Years of the DC Schools Project.â€? 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Bunn Intercultural Center, 37th and O streets NW. homecoming.georgetown.edu/ thursday.html. â– Stew will discuss his career as a playwright, songwriter, poet and lyricist. 7 p.m. Free. Montpelier Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5502. â– Rebecca Frankel will discuss her book “War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Loveâ€? in conversation with James Fallows. 7 p.m. $12. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487. â– The Georgetown Library’s Twentythirtysomething Book Club — a casual discussion group for ages 21 through 35 — will delve into Peter Finn’s “The Zhivago Affair.â€? 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Breadsoda, 2233 Wisconsin Ave. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov. Films â– The West End Library will host a Thursday night film series. 6:30 p.m. Free.

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Exhibition marks fall of Berlin Wall “The Wall in Our Heads: American Artists and the Berlin Wall,� marking the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, opened recently at the GoetheInstitut, where it will continue through

On exHIBIt Dec. 15. An opening reception will take place Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., for which an RSVP is requested. Located at 812 7th St. NW, the institute is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202-289-1200, ext. 165. ■“Nature’s Best 2013 Photography Awards: Windland Smith Rice International Awards,� featuring some 60 winning large-format images and photographer stories from more than 20,000 submissions, will open Friday at the National Museum of Natural History and continue through April 20. Located at 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, the museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 202633-1000. ■“Susan Roth: Form, Frame, Fold,� presenting Roth’s acrylic paintings and sculptural “steel paintings,� will open today with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at George Washington University’s Luther Brady Art Gallery. The exhibit will continue through Jan. 30. Located at 805 21st St. NW on the second floor, the gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-994-1525. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8698. ■“Pompeii From the British Museum� will offer a family-friendly view of the exhibition about the homes and lives of

â– Pleasant Plains Workshop will open an exhibit Friday of works by members of the DDay Collective with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will continue through Nov. 29. Located at 2608 Georgia Ave. NW, the gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. pleasantplainsworkshop@ gmail.com. â– The Phillips Collection will open an exhibit of six sculptural works by Mallorcan artist Bernardi Roig on Friday as part of its Intersections series. Reflecting the social commentary found An image by Keith Haring is part in HonorĂŠ Daumier’s work, the sculpof a new Goethe-Institut exhibit tures will remain on view through Feb 15. about the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Phillips also recently opened an artist’s talk from 5:30 to 6 p.m. exhibit of 13 works from the collection Located in the lobby of the Walsh of Washington collector Anita Reiner, who died last year. It will remain on view Building at 1221 36th St. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday through Friday through Jan. 4. from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from Located at 1600 21st St. NW, the museum is open Tuesday through Satur- noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 202-687-9206. day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday ■“Faces & Places,â€? highlighting a until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 dozen painters, opened recently at a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission on the weekAmerican Painting Fine Art and will ends costs $12 for adults and $10 for continue through Nov. 15. Artists seniors and students; it is free for ages include Chad Alan, David Baise, Russell 18 and younger. Admission during Bogdan, Michael Francis, Mark Ingraweekdays is free. 202-387-2151. ham, Andrei Kushnir, Barry Lindley, Ross â– Georgetown University’s Spagnuolo Art Gallery recently opened an exhibit Merrill, Barbara Nuss, Bill Schmidt, Carol Spils and Michele Martin Taylor. of works by Benoy Behl and will continLocated at 5118 MacArthur Blvd. ue it through Dec. 5. An opening recepNW, the gallery is open Wednesday tion will take place tomorrow from 6 to through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m., preceded by a musical per202-244-3244. formance from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and an

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p.m. $50; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-6333030. The show will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission costs $8. ■The Japan Information and Culture Center will present the film “Between the Folds� and an origami workshop in celebration of World Origami Days and the opening of an origami mini exhibition. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. Saturday,oCtoBer Oct. 25 Saturday 25

Friday, oCtoBer 24 ■Concert: The S&R Foundation Artist Concert Series will feature violist Ayane Kozasa (shown), pianist Michael Djupstrom and cellist Paul Wiancko performing works by Kernis, Wiancko, Takemitsu and Britten. 7:30 p.m. $65. Evermay, 1623 28th St. NW. 202-298-6007. series, “Baltimore Lives,� will offer a look at the poignant and sometimes bittersweet lives of Baltimore citizens. 2:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. ■The National Gallery of Art’s “Viewing China� program will feature Zhao Dayong’s 2008 film “Ghost Town.� 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-737-4215. ■The 2014 China Onscreen Biennial will feature the North American premiere of Han Han’s 2014 film “The Continent.� 7 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. ■The Greater Washington Immigration Film Festival will present Virginia Wolf’s documentary “A Bridge Apart,� a look at the epic migration of immigrants from Central America and Mexico to the United States from the point of view of the migrants themselves. A Q&A with Wolf will follow. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Washington Ethical Society, 7750 16th St. NW. immigrationfilmfest.org. ■Community Cinema DC will present Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady’s documentary “Makers: Women in Comedy.� 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. hillcenterdc.org. Performances ■The Institute for Spiritual Development will present a staged reading of British playwright David Hare’s play “Amy’s View,� about generational change, love, betrayal and the perseverance of the human spirit. 7:30 p.m. $20. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. ■The Washington Improv Theater will present “HOWL,� featuring unscripted tales of horror, witches and ghosts. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $12 to $15. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. Performances will continue at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1. Special events ■Craft2Wear, a show and sale of wearable art presented by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee and featuring clothes, jewelry and accessories, will open with an Advance Chance Party with wine, a light buffet, music and modeling. 5:30 to 9

Children’s programs ■“Saturday Morning at the Nationalâ€? will present “Classic Clowningâ€? by Tom Dougherty, lead clown for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-7833372. â– As part of Kids Euro Fest, a family story time will focus on Italian culture. 10:30 a.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– The Kids Euro Festival will feature “A Moomin Movie,â€? based on the book “Moominsummer Madnessâ€? by Finnish author Tove Jansson. 11 a.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. â– A Halloween Party for ages 12 and younger will feature games, a haunted house and refreshments. Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Takoma Community Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. 202-576-7068. â– Moms in Logan Circle will present the fourth annual Little Goblins Parade, featuring a costume parade through the neighborhood followed by games and entertainment at Stead Park. 12:45 to 4 p.m. Free. Meet at Stead Park, 1625 P St. NW. 202-673-4465. â– Local author Shannon Jones will debut her new children’s book “KeeKee’s Big Adventures in Athens, Greece,â€? with a launch event featuring a story time, Greek food and treats, and hands-on children’s activities. 1 to 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of Greece, 2217 Massachusetts Ave. NW. keekeesbigadventures.com. â– Children will hear a story about Andy Warhol and then create a special piece of art inspired by his life and accomplishments. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. The program will repeat Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. â– GALita will present Cecilia Cackley’s â€œÂĄTum Tica!: Una historia de mĂşsica y familia,â€? about a family discovering their family history through the fusion of indigenous, Spanish and African rhythms that make up Latin American music. 3 p.m. $10 to $12. Gala Theatre, 3333 16th St. NW. 202234-7174. ■“How to Be a Vikingâ€? will celebrate Denmark with kid-friendly, hands-on activities (for ages 5 through 12). 3:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-5416100. Classes and workshops â– George Munro, professor of history at Virginia Commonwealth University, will lead a seminar on “The Russian Empire: The Creation of a Global Giant.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $87 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. See events/Page 17

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 16 â– Chinese history scholar Edward McCord will lead a seminar on “Confucius and Friends: The Golden Age of Chinese Philosophy.â€? 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.â€? 10 a.m. Free. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. â– Antique rug experts Michael Seidman, Tom Xanakis and Rick Seyford will lead a seminar on “Oriental Rugs: Beauty Underfoot.â€? 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $90 to $130. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. â– The DC Poetry Project will present a Traveling Writer’s Workshop, followed by an open mic poetry reading. 10:30 a.m. Free. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. â– Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. â– The Glover Park Village will present a weekly “Tai Chi for Beginnersâ€? class led by Geri Grey. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. events@gloverparkvillage.org. â– Instructor Michelle Brady will present “And Then Comes Baby: A Newborn and Postpartum Workshop,â€? featuring tips on self care and infant care. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $30. lil omm yoga, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-248-6304. ■“Skyline Rideâ€? will feature an intense interval-based spin class. 6 p.m. $30; reservations required. Penthouse Pool Club Sundeck, VIDA Fitness, 1612 U St. NW. vidafitness.com. Concerts â– The second annual Opera at the Plaza concert will feature the Washington National Opera Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Plaza, Shops at Wisconsin Avenue, 5310 Western Ave. 301841-4000. â– The 21st Century Consort will present “Aviary,â€? featuring bird-inspired works from the 14th century through contemporary times. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. â– A “Chocolate City Rocksâ€? performance geared to kids will feature Baba Ras D, Uncle Devin and Jali D. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202467-4600. â– As part of the Emerson String Quartet 2014-2015 Concert Series, violinist Eugene Drucker (shown) and pianist Diane Walsh will perform works by Bach, Brahms and SaintSaĂŤns. 6 to 8 p.m. $55 to $67. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. â– The Jazz@Wesley series will present its monthly concert. 6:30 p.m. $7 to $10. Wesley United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. wesleydc.org. â– Singer-songwriter Nathan Fair, an infantry staff sergeant and a squad leader in the U.S. Army, will perform. 7 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. â– Japanese bamboo flute virtuoso Kurahashi Yodo II will lead an ensemble celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Mujuan Shakuhachi Dojo, a school founded by his father in Kyoto. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-1000. â– The Washington Conservatory Piano Plus! Concert Series will feature Lithuanian pianist Edvinas Minkstimas performing works by Mozart, Liszt, Brahms and Guarald. 8 p.m. Free. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Church. 301-320-2770. â– The American University Symphony Orchestra will perform. 8 p.m. $5 to $15. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2787. â– First Aid Kit and recording artist Samantha Crain will perform. 8 p.m. $35. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-994-6800. ■“Halloween Howlâ€? will feature performances of the greatest Halloween hits from the last 50 years, along with screen projections, costumes and full-band performances of songs such as “Werewolves of London.â€? 8:30 p.m. $20 to $25. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. ow.ly/Cl8Ff. â– Whitey Morgan & the 78s and the Highballers will perform. 9 p.m. $12 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures â– Dan Jones will discuss his book “The Wars of the Roses: The Fall of the Plantagenets and the Rise of the Tudors,â€? at 1 p.m.; Lizzie Stark will discuss her book “Pandora’s DNA: Tracing the Breast Cancer Genes Through History, Science, and One Family Tree,â€? at 3:30 p.m.; and Jim Dwyer will discuss his book “More Awesome Than Money: Four Boys and Their Heroic Quest to Save Your Privacy From Facebook,â€? at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. â– Aneta Georgievska-Shine, lecturer in art history and theory at the University of Maryland in College Park, will present a gallery talk on Emilie Brzezinski’s “The Lure of the Forest.â€? 1 to 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-338-3552. â– The Glover Park Village will present a talk on “Alzheimer’s Is A Family Affairâ€? by Carolyn Ward, program coordinator of the Georgetown University Medical Center Memory Disorders Program. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. events@gloverparkvillage.org. â– In conjunction with the opening of the new exhibition “The Wall in Our Heads: American Artists and the Berlin Wall,â€? a symposium will feature talks by Hope M. Harrison, associate professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University, and Paul M. Farber, postdoctoral writing fellow at Haverford College and the exhibit curator. 2 to 5 p.m. Free; reservations required. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com. â– Members of the creative team of “La bohèmeâ€? will discuss the process of bringing the Washington National Opera’s fresh production of Puccini’s timeless opera to the stage. 5 p.m. $10. Terrace Gallery, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â– The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will feature a talk by sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Jerome E. Singerman, authors of “Myths of Love: Echoes of Ancient Mythology in the Modern Romantic Imagination.â€? 8 p.m.

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On StAGe With direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman, the show — part fact, part fiction — is set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet. It’s inspired by the story of Marie van Goethem, a young ballerina who posed for Degas and inadvertently became the most famous dancer in the world. Torn by her family’s poverty, her debt to the artist and the lure of wealthy men, she struggles to keep her place in the corps de ballet. Tickets cost $45 to $155. 202-467-4600; kennedy-center. org. ■Arena Stage will present the world-premiere theatrical event “Our War� through Nov. 9 in the Kogod Cradle. The production, which opened yesterday, features a collection of monologues written in reaction to the U.S. Civil War by 25 American playwrights. Joining the ensemble of local actors are a rotating cast of notable D.C. figures — from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. Tickets cost $40 to $50. Arena Stage is located at 1101 $25 to $50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. Festivals ■National Geographic’s annual Harvest Festival — presented in conjunction with the exhibit “Food: Our Global Kitchen� — will feature demonstrations by local chefs, an art activity, a mini farmers market with a produce scavenger hunt. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. National Geographic, 1145 17th St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■Fashion Art Design, an annual celebration of the area’s creative culture, will feature in-store parties and promotions, street-style photo shoots, art happenings, music and more. Noon to 10 p.m. Free. Various locations in Georgetown. fadgeorgetown.com. Films ■“Ballet in HD� will feature Balanchine’s “Palais de Cristal� and Benjamin Millepied’s adaptation of Ravel’s “Dapne et Chloe� from the Paris Opera Ballet. 11 a.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd

the Kennedy Center’s world-premiere musical “Little Dancer� will run oct. 25 through Nov. 30. 6th St. SW. 202-488-3300; arenastage.org. ■Folger theatre will stage “Julius Caesar� Oct. 28 through Dec. 7. Shakespeare’s ferocious examination of power, ambition and responsibility to the people crackles as Robert Richmond returns to direct the classic drama. When Caesar returns to Rome with immense power and popularity, a group of political leaders, fearful for the republic and driven by their own ambition, conspire to assassinate him. His death sends the city into chaos, creating power alliances and plunging the empire into civil war. Tickets cost $40 to $75, with discounts available during previews the first week. The Folger Theatre is located at 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077.

Street between M and N streets NW. 202419-3456. ■The Mount Pleasant Library will celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time with a screening of the 1939 classic based on the L. Frank Baum book “The Wizard of Oz.� 2 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■“Viewing China� will feature Wu Wenguang’s 1988-1990 film “Bumming in Beijing� and Han Junqian’s 2002 film “Piano Dream.� 2 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. ■Fashion Art Design, an annual celebration of the area’s creative culture, will feature the regional premiere of the fashion documentary “Advanced Style,� a celebration of stylish older women and their perspectives on style, aging and life. 3 and 6 p.m. $18; reservations suggested. AMC Loews Georgetown, 3111 K St. NW. advancedstyledc.eventbrite.com. ■Community Cinema DC will present Michael Epstein’s documentary “Makers:

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Continued From Page 17 Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-3997993. ■“The Ghost of DC Past: All-Star Spoken Word Reunion� will feature Kenneth Carroll, Joel Dias-Porter (aka DJ Renegade), Brian Gilmore, Jeffrey McDaniel, Jose Padua and Silvana Straw. 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202269-1600. The event will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. with Quique Aviles, Reuben Jackson, Ernesto Mercer, Michelle Parkerson, Silvana Straw and Patrick Washington. Sale ■The St. Thomas Apostle Harvest Bazaar will feature new and next-to-new jewelry, gifts, men’s and women’s clothing, a holiday table, children’s toys, linens, electronics and household items. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lunch available from noon to 2 p.m. Free admission. St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church, 2665 Woodley Road NW. 202-262-3095. The sale will continue Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at 8:15 p.m. after the evening Mass. Special events ■“Fall Foliage Tea and Tour� will feature a formal tea with tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and historic tea blends in the 1867 Victorian Dower House, followed by a docent-led tour through the 1816 mansion, a National Historic Landmark. 10 a.m. to noon. $25 to $30. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St.

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Events Entertainment NW. tudorplace.org. ■Italian jewelry designer Marco Bicego will present his latest collection. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Tiny Jewel Box, 1147 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-393-2747. ■The fifth annual Metro Washington Financial Planning Day will feature advice from experts, including workshops and opportunities to speak one-on-one with a certified financial planner. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free; registration suggested. Columbia Heights Educational Campus, 3101 16th St. NW. FinancialPlanningDay.org. ■Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Operation Paws for Homes will present the Howl-o-Ween Pet Adoption Event, featuring costume contests as well as pumpkin biscuits for canine visitors arriving in costume. Noon to 3 p.m. Free. Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. ophrescue.org/events. ■The Georgetown Library will host a visit by Michael C. Copperthite, descendant of the founders of the ConnecticutCopperthite Pie Co., and his company’s restored 1914 Model T Ford pie delivery truck. 1 p.m. Free. Rear parking lot and terrace, Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■“Spooky Pooch Howl-o-ween Celebration� will feature a costume competition, a behind-the-scenes hike led by horticulture director Brian Barr, the “Mutts Gone Nuts� comedy dog show, an adoption presentation by Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, and a chance to stroll the wooded trails opened specially for the event. 2 to 4 p.m. $5 to

$18; free for ages 5 and younger. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. ■“Nerds! Trivia Night� will feature four rounds of trivia questions. 8 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. tours and walks ■The D.C. Audubon Society will host a Rock Creek Park bird walk, followed by the group’s annual membership meeting. 8:30 a.m. Free; reservations requested. Meet in the parking lot of Pavilion 13 near the Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. audubondc.org/fieldtrips. ■Washington Walks will present a walking tour of the Park View neighborhood, a leafy enclave just off Georgia Avenue and adjacent to the Soldier’s Home grounds. 11 a.m. $15. Meet outside the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro station. washingtonwalks.com. Sunday,oCtoBer Oct. 26 Sunday 26 Children’s programs ■The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will present “The Great Children’s Read: Bringing Books to Life,� featuring crafts, a singalong, a storyteller and a book fair. 10 a.m. Free. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. ■The National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert series will present “Halloween Whodunit,� featuring ghoulishly attired

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Sunday, oCtoBer 26 â– Discussion: Jon Derek Croteau will discuss his book “My Thinning Years: Starving the Gay Within.â€? 7 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. musicians in a wickedly wacky performance. 2 and 4 p.m. $15 to $18. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Classes â– The Dumbarton House will host an “English Country Danceâ€? workshop. 1 to 3 p.m. $5. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. â– The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class. 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. Concerts â– GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation and Gypsy Sally’s will present the Squeaky Wheel Tour featuring Jannel Rap, Virago, Annette Wasilik, Carey Colvin, David A. Alberding, Michael Sheppard, Ruthie and the Wranglers, and Patty Reese. 1 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■“The President’s Ownâ€? U.S. Marine Band will perform works by Haydn, Dymiotis and BĂśhme. 2 p.m. Free. Sousa Band Hall, Marine Barracks Annex, 7th and K streets SE. 202-433-4011. â– Pianist Adam Laloum will perform works by Schumann and Schubert in his U.S. debut as an ambassador of the Fusion partnership between the French Embassy and the Phillips Collection. 4 p.m. $15 to $30; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. â– Vibraphonist Chuck Redd, bassist Tommy Cecil and guitarist Nate Najar will perform a tribute to Charlie Byrd. 5 p.m. $20; free for ages 11 and younger. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202244-7326. â– The Vienna Boys Choir will perform as part of the Georgetown Concert Series. 5 p.m. $25 to $40. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown Parish, 3240 O St. NW. 202338-1796. â– Presented by Washington Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Associates, Rob Kapilow’s “What Makes It Great?â€? series will focus on Schubert’s “Impromptus,â€? as performed by pianist Yuliya Gorenman. 6 to 8 p.m. $20. Baird Auditorium, National

Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-6333030. ■Violinist Alexander Shonert and pianist Natalia Shonert will perform music by Czech composers in collaboration with the “Mutual Inspirations Festival 2014 — Franz Kafka.� 6:30 p.m. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam� session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. ■Singer-songwriter Armeen Musa and the band Bangla Avenue will celebrate the release of their respective albums, “Simultaneously� and “Kingbodonti.� 7 to 10 p.m. $15 to $20; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst and folk-rock group Rusty Belle will perform. 8:15 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. busboysandpoets.com. Discussions and lectures ■Clarence Page will discuss his book “Culture Warrior: Reflections on Race, Politics and Social Change: Selected Columns 1984-2914,� at 1 p.m.; and Marilynne Robinson will discuss her novel “Lila,� at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■The Legends & Lore DC discussion group will focus on Dinaw Mengestu’s novel “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears,� the DC Reads 2014 selection. 2 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■Husband-and-wife artists Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush will discuss their work at the James Renwick Alliance Distinguished Artist Talk. 2 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-6331000. ■James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Mario Batali will discuss his book “America Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers� in conversation with co-author Jim Webster and Washington Post food and dining editor Joe Yonan. 6 p.m. $42. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877987-6487. Films ■Fathom Events will present a production of “The Legend of Love� captured live from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. 12:55 p.m. $15. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. ■Soda_Jerk will introduce a screening of “Hollywood Burn,� an anti-copyright epic constructed entirely from hundreds of sampled audiovisual fragments. 2 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■“Sunday Shorts� will feature horror films. 3 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/ Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100. ■“Viewing China� will feature shorts by Chinese documentary filmmaker Sun Mingjing, followed by Lan Bing and Ye Jing’s 2006 film “A Great Master Recaptured.� 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■A French film festival will feature Emmanuelle Bercot’s 2013 movie “Elle s’en va (On My Way),� starring Catherine Deneuve as a sassy grandmother who takes to the road after being betrayed by See events/Page 56

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The CurrenT NoV. 4, 2014 ■ GENERAL ELEctioN About the Voters Guide The Current’s Voters Guide for the Nov. 4 general election appears in The Current and The Washington Informer. The section is also available online at issuu.com/currentnewspapers. The Current’s staff interviewed the major candidates in the contests for mayor, attorney general, D.C. Council chairman, two at-large D.C. Council seats, and the Ward 1 and Ward 3 seats on the State Board of Education. The section also includes background information on Initiative Measure No. 71, “Legalization of Possession of Minimal Amounts of Marijuana for Personal Use Act of 2014.” In the mayoral race, independent Nestor Djonkam, Statehood Green nominee Faith and Libertarian nominee Bruce Majors were not interviewed because they had not raised at least $25,000 in campaign funds. In the chairman’s race, Libertarian nominee Kyle Walker and Statehood Green nominee G. Lee Aikin were not interviewed for the same reason. In the at-large race, Libertarian nominee Frederick Steiner, independent Wendell Felder, Statehood Green nominee Eugene Puryear, independent Calvin Gurley and Republican nominee Marc Morgan were not interviewed because they had not raised at least $25,000. Due to space limitations, we were unable to include the Ward 1 and Ward 3 D.C. Council races, in which only the Democratic nominees have raised more than $10,000 in campaign funds. In the Ward 3 race, Democratic incumbent Mary M. Cheh faces Libertarian Ryan Sabot; in the Ward 1 race, Democratic nominee Brianne K. Nadeau faces Libertarian John Vaught LaBeaume and independent Ernest E. Johnson. In the congressonal election for D.C. delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, each of the challengers to Democratic incumbent Eleanor Holmes Norton — Statehood Green nominee Natale Lino Stracuzzi, Republican nominee Nelson F. Rimensnyder and independent Timothy J. Krepp — raised less than $25,000. We were also unable to include the statehood senate seat (in which Democratic incumbent Paul Strauss is facing Statehood Green nominee David Schwartzman, Libertarian John Daniel and independent Glenda J. Richmond) or the statehood representative post (in which Democrat Franklin Garcia is running against Libertarian Martin Moulton and Statehood Green nominee Joyce Robinson-Paul). The Nov. 4 ballot will also include advisory neighborhood commission seats.

About the election The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters will be able to use either paper ballots or touch-screen voting equipment at their assigned polling place. You may also request an absentee ballot by mail through Oct. 28. Early voting began Oct. 20 at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW, and will continue daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Nov. 1 except Sunday, Oct. 26. Satellite early-voting locations — including the Chevy Chase, Columbia Heights and Takoma community centers — will be open Oct. 25 through Nov. 1, except on Sunday. For details, visit dcboee.org or call 202727-2525.

Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

VOTers Guide

MAyor

Muriel Bowser Democratic Nominee

David Catania independent

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Carol Schwartz independent

Muriel Bowser

David Catania

Carol Schwartz

Democratic candidate Muriel Bowser lives in Riggs Park and serves as Ward 4’s representative on the D.C. Council. She chairs the council’s Economic Development Committee and sits on the board of directors for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Bowser discussed her three mayoral priorities with The Current in an interview before she won the Democratic primary this spring. She said if elected, she would focus on accelerating school reform across all eight wards; growing the District’s middle class, with a focus on affordable housing and jobs; and building an open, transparent and efficient government. Reforming the District’s middle schools is Bowser’s top interest in education. “I think confidence and quality in our lower grades has improved dramatically,” she said, but “parents lose confidence as their children approach the middle grades.” The council member is pitching a citywide reform initiative — “Alice Deal for All” — named for Ward 3’s successful Deal Middle School. She said it’s important to identify schools on the cusp of success, and provide them “the resources they need to push them to tier-one status.” The candidate has pledged to retain D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson. “She demonstrated to me that she has the urgency and vision,” Bowser said at a forum this summer. At the high school level, Bowser would focus on curriculum in science, technology, engineering and math, and increase technical skills education such as computer training. Furthermore, she added, “With upcoming high school renovations, we have the opportunity to replicate programs like Benjamin Banneker Academic High School and the School Without Walls in other parts of the city.” To preserve and grow D.C.’s middle class, Bowser’s first concern is affordable housing. She pledged to continue to invest $100 million annually and to seek a steady funding See Bowser/Page V12

David Catania, an at-large D.C. Council member since 1997, is running for mayor as an independent. If elected, he would focus on education, housing and economic development. Catania touts his accomplishments as chair of the council’s Education Committee. He has visited more than 140 of the District’s public schools, meeting with principals, teachers, students and parents. Through legislation, he secured $80 million in new funding for at-risk students and ended social promotion, the practice of passing students along from grade to grade regardless of their academic performance. Moving forward, Catania would seek to strengthen special education programs and fund college and career training scholarships for D.C. students of modest means. He would also aim to invest capital funds in the University of the District of Columbia to improve the school’s facilities, as well as integrate D.C.’s workforce development and job training program with the school’s community college. Summarizing the importance of sound education policy, Catania said, “We need a high-quality public school system to create the workforce for tomorrow.” On housing, Catania described the District’s current homelessness crisis as “the worst in a generation.” He also criticized Democratic mayoral nominee Muriel Bowser, the Ward 4 Council member, for failing to proactively address housing issues in her capacity as chair of the housing committee. Catania said D.C. needs an annual housing strategy and “an annual rendezvous with accountability.” His strategy would include finding a designated funding source for the Housing Production Trust Fund and emulating affordable housing programs like New York City’s, wherein local and federal incentives are paired to create more low-cost units. Catania also said his previous legislative work on HIV/AIDS should serve as a model for the kind of action See Catania/Page V10

Carol Schwartz formerly served as an at-large D.C. Council member for a total of 16 years. If elected mayor, she would focus on education, affordable housing and creating “a fiscally sound government that works.” On education, Schwartz hopes to expand pre-kindergarten programs as well as vocational and technical learning. She would ask D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson to stay on for at least another year in an effort to maintain stability in education reform. “I think stability is important,” Schwartz said. “We don’t need to be doing another search [for a new chancellor] and going through that commotion.” Schwartz said the District is probably putting too much emphasis on standardized testing as a means of assessing students and teachers, but she believes that type of testing is necessary to some degree. She recalled how former D.C. Schools Superintendent Barbara Sizemore once argued that standardized test questions had a racial bias, but Schwartz was unfazed: “I said, you know what, it’s a racist world out there, and our kids are going to have to learn how to compete in that world, and I want to give them the tools they need.” Schwartz would also push for more coordination between charter schools and traditional public schools as well as an increased focus on adult illiteracy. In addition, she said, “I think neighborhood schools at the elementary school level are very important, having been a D.C. Public Schools parent. When kids are young and small, they need to be near their homes.” Schwartz stresses her experience with education over many decades of public service, including as a special education teacher, a full-time consultant to the U.S. Department of Education and the vice chair of the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children. “I didn’t just chair a committee for a See Schwartz/Page V12

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ATTorNEy GENErAL

The CurrenT Lorie Masters Democrat

Karl racine Democrat

Edward “Smitty” Smith Democrat

Lateefah Williams Democrat

Paul Zukerberg Democrat

Lorie Masters

Karl racine

Edward “Smitty” Smith

Lateefah Williams

Paul Zukerberg

Lorie Masters is an attorney with the firm Perkins Coie. If elected, Masters, a Democrat, would focus on fighting corruption, advancing consumer protection and advocating for self-determination and autonomy for the District. With regard to fighting corruption, Masters said, “If it’s the government’s dime, it’s the people’s time” — meaning that the operations of government should be

Karl Racine, a Democrat, is a former managing partner at the firm Venable LLP. If elected, he said, he would focus on fighting corruption, reforming the juvenile justice system and enforcing consumer protections. With regard to corruption, Racine said, “Having a government that is regarded as ethical will bring in more business and more jobs.” He added, “I think the citizens of the District of Columbia deserve to be proud of their elected officials.” With that in mind, his campaign platform calls for limiting the attorney general to two four-year terms in the hopes of ensuring that he or she “won’t be captured by special interests who hijack

Edward “Smitty” Smith, a Democrat, is a former attorney for the Federal Communications Commission. If elected, he would focus on juvenile justice reform and consumer protection as well as D.C. autonomy and voting rights. Juvenile justice is an issue with personal significance for Smith, who had friends and family members interacting with the system while he was growing up in Anacostia. He

Lateefah Williams is an attorney and longtime Democratic activist who previously served as president of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club. If elected, the Democrat would focus on consumer protection, juvenile justice and ensuring that the attorney general represents the legal needs of all Washingtonians, especially the most vulnerable. Williams said her passion for consumer protection was inspired in part by her grandmother, Ora Lee Williams-Haywood, who was the plaintiff in a 1965 D.C. lawsuit involving the purchase of furniture. The case established the legal rule that “unconscionable

Paul Zukerberg is a private-practice attorney who lives in Adams Morgan. If elected, Zukerberg, a Democrat, would focus on juvenile justice reform, fighting corruption and ensuring fair application of the law for all people. With regard to juvenile justice, Zukerberg touts his history of fighting against the “school-to-prison pipeline” and mass incarceration, including his vocal advocacy

transparent and shaped by public input whenever possible. Masters would push for greater openness, especially concerning how government contracts are awarded. She would also investigate how much money supposedly set aside for small business contracts is actually going to large companies and companies based outside D.C. In terms of advancing consumer protection, Masters would draw on her experience fighting insurance companies on behalf of policyholders. “I know that D.C. law is not very consumerfriendly,” she says on her campaign website. She added in an interview that she would advocate for legislation making it harder for insurance companies to deny claims. She said she would use the attorney general’s office to “proactively fight payday and other lending scams, identity theft and other schemes targeted at consumers and the elderly, and other frauds and consumer complaints.” “I would also review D.C. law to see if there is an opportunity to enact policies that would allow us to recover attorneys’ fees in consumer abuse cases.” Concerning advocating for self-determination and autonomy for the District, Masters has pledged to use meetings of the National Attorneys General Association to advance the See Masters/Page V10

the regulatory process.” In an effort to make government corruption easier to expose, Racine would create “a confidential hotline, an online portal and a dedicated investigative team” for whisteblowers. He would also assign a portion of his office the task of investigating corruption in government contracting. In terms of juvenile justice reform, Racine has proposed that the attorney general instruct the Metropolitan Police Department that small incidents like loitering or truancy by children shouldn’t warrant arrests. He also thinks that many juveniles who are arrested should be diverted to educational programs. He would want his office to help to coordinate these programs, funded by the business community. In addition, Racine believes juveniles should never put in handcuffs or other restraints when they are led into a courtroom. He argues in his campaign platform that the “severe emotional trauma and distress” associated with shackling “only increases the likelihood See racine/Page V10

hopes to expand the categories of offenders eligible for diversion programs, which are forms of sentencing that allow first-time or nonviolent offenders to avoid jail time. These programs include counseling, community service and mentorships. “When utilized appropriately, diversion programs can often better address the root causes of delinquency, without leaving youth offenders with the stigma of a criminal record, at a far lower cost than arrest and standard trial,” according to Smith’s website. He would seek to reverse a trend of funding cuts to D.C.’s Youth Court, which he said has meant that “the proportion of pre-arrest diversion for juvenile offenses is now only one-third what it was in 2010.” “All of this is in the context of balancing the needs of our youth with the need for public safety in our communities,” Smith said in an interview. He would also explore ways to strengthen early identification of more high-risk offenders. With regard to consumer protection, Smith plans to draw on his experience at the Federal Communications Commission, where he fought against businesses taking advantage of people, including those with pre-paid phones. He is pledging to use the Attorney General’s Office to take on mortgage fraud, See Smith/Page V10

contracts” are unenforceable. Learning about her grandmother gave Williams what she calls “a firsthand understanding of how the law can help protect residents.” She says she will work as attorney general to prevent businesses from taking advantage of their customers. With regard to juvenile justice, Williams said she would hope to work with the D.C. Public Schools, the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation and the D.C. Department of Employment Services on programs to divert young people away from criminal behavior. She also envisions ways for the attorney general’s office to direct first-time offenders away from criminal activity. For example, she said, “If a youth is arrested for a drugrelated crime, the office would work with him or her to find an appropriate treatment program.” Another example she gave is mandating counseling for students found to have skipped school. In order to ensure that the attorney general represents the legal needs of all See Wiliams/Page V12

for the decriminalization of marijuana in the District. “I was concerned about the racial bias in the application of the law, and the huge number of young people who were being sucked into the criminal justice system on marijuana charges and other misdemeanors,” he said. As a result of decriminalization, about 6,000 people were not arrested in D.C. this year for simple possession of the drug, according to Zukerberg. As attorney general, Zukerberg would exercise prosecutorial discretion. For example, he would avoid prosecuting young women and girls who are prostitutes, because many of them are the victims of abuse. “I would treat them as victims,” he said. “Most women and girls in the system often have diagnosed mental health problems or low self-esteem. ... We need to provide them support and empowerment.” In terms of fighting corruption, Zukerberg said he would crack down on election law violations, making the results of investigations public and referring cases to the U.S. Attorney when merited. He also wants to audit nonprofit organizations to make sure they are spending their money for charitable and educational purposes — not on lobbying, unless they are registered to be lobbySee Zukerberg/Page V10

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John C. Cheeks independent

Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

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Phil Mendelson Democratic Nominee

Kris Hammond Republican Nominee

John C. Cheeks

Kris Hammond

Phil Mendelson

Brookland resident John Cheeks is a business consultant in the fields of regulatory permits and building developments. The independent candidate said that if elected he would concentrate on the housing crisis, small-business empowerment and drug tests for D.C. elected officials. On housing, Cheeks called for a dramatic shift in the District’s approach to helping low-income residents. “Our housing crisis must end by eliminating public housing assistance and empowering occupants to become owners through tax relief,” he said. “The amount of relief would be based on how well the individual’s unit has been kept up.” Under Cheeks’ plan, housing cooperatives created by residents would be responsible for regularly inspecting units. Monthly payments would be based on income — no more than 30 percent of after-tax income. If someone moves out of the city, the ownership certificate could be assumed by any D.C. resident or entering resident. Cheeks also favors city-backed mortgages at rates not to exceed 3 percent for residents of wards 5, 7 and 8 and parts of 1 and 4. The limit would be $400,000 per mortgage. Section 8 tenants could shift to an ownership basis where they are currently residing except in wards 2 and 3. Also, “returning citizens” and unskilled laborers would be employed to build new housing. Meanwhile, Cheeks said the D.C. government should back bonds of $100,000 to $4 million to help small businesses. The money could be used for contract solicitation or operating capital. The program would be limited to general contractors, infrastructure contractors, builders of affordable homes, and light and medium assembly manufacturers. Information technology companies could also apply. The bonds would be available only for non-creditworthy business owners and businesses earning less than $100,000 per year, disadvantaged veterans and minority-owned companies. A majority of employees would have to be D.C. residents; the business would need to be based in the District, though the owners would not have to be D.C. residents. Also under this program, Cheeks would want participating companies to get a 35 percent preference on city contracts, and he said company owners and officers would have to pass a drug test. Cheeks also wants legislation passed to require substance abuse testing for the mayor, council members, the attorney general and the D.C. inspector general, as well as all legal and investigative officials. The chief financial officer would be exempt, he said, though he did not say why. He said the top officials should be tested more frequently: The mayor would be tested four times a year on a random basis. The council chairman would be tested five times, the attorney general 10 times, the inspector general 12 times and council members three times. Cheeks, 52, was born in Texas but grew up in the District and graduated from Suitland High School in Maryland. He graduated from Catholic University, where he majored in general studies. He has two sons in college, one at Boston’s Northeastern University and one at George Mason University in Virginia.

Kris Hammond is a former Ward 5 advisory neighborhood commissioner who recently left the U.S. Justice Department after 10 years working in the Civil Rights Division. If elected, the Republican nominee said he would concentrate on education, jobs and public safety. Hammond said education is a priority because of the present state of local schools. “D.C.’s education system for many years has been subpar,” he said. “Currently 40 percent of traditional public high school students do not graduate. Inadequate education increases inequity in our society.” Hammond said he supports Chancellor Kaya Henderson’s education reforms. He said the schools could use more wraparound services and the city more adult education options. He said charter schools deserve equal funding to regular public schools, and he praised the former as “giving traditional schools competition.” On employment issues, Hammond said the city needs more “jobs that pay a living wage,” partly to address the “unemployment crisis in Southeast and Northeast.” To address the problem, Hammond favors reviewing licensing regulations and other rules that could “stifle job creation.” “All licensing regulations should be reviewed for their necessity. Others should be streamlined,” Hammond said. Hammond also called for tax credits to small businesses in Southeast and Northeast that hire local residents in high-unemployment areas. In addition to helping those residents, he said, “It would help small businesses with high labor costs caused by minimum wage increases.” On public safety, Hammond said current Metropolitan Police Department staffing levels are inadequate. “We need many more police officers to keep pace with our growing population,” he said. One of the main contributors to an inadequate force is that police salaries in D.C. are insufficient to retain officers, Hammond said, noting that officers went seven years without a pay raise. He also said he would have voted against an arbitration decision to not provide the back pay for those lean years that the police union had sought. “We should focus on keeping our current officers, which means we probably need to raise their pay to increase retention,” said Hammond. “There is a [police] morale crisis ... that is the council’s fault.” Hammond also said members of the public should be allowed to have firearms for protection. “I support handgun self-defense rights for law-abiding citizens who pass a background check and receive training,” Hammond said. “Law-abiding gun owners aren’t committing crimes.” “I’m concerned that the council has in fact banned self-defense rights in Southeast and Northeast by banning guns citywide,” he continued. “The council wanted a de facto ban, and I’m opposed to that.” He noted that he does not oppose gun restrictions near embassies and government buildings. Hammond, 41, grew up in Indiana. He graduated from Franklin College, where he majored in political science and journalism. He then went to Indiana University’s law school. He lives in Trinidad.

Phil Mendelson has chaired the D.C. Council since 2012. He was first elected to the council in 1998, winning an at-large seat. If re-elected to the council’s top post, Mendelson will have three priorities: improving the professionalism, transparency and reputation of the D.C. Council; reducing truancy in D.C. Public Schools; and using council oversight to improve the University of the District of Columbia and the District’s still-new community college. Regarding improvements to the council, the chairman supports enhancing the quality of legislative reports accompanying bills, which he said “vary enormously.” Some “barely explain legislative intent,” he said. Mendelson backs boosting resources for the council’s budget office and its general counsel. He also pledges to make public documents more accessible to citizens and to continue working to minimize ethical infractions by council members. “I can’t make a council member not take bribes or not commit a criminal act if he or she is so inclined,” he said. “However, the amount of contentiousness and embarrassing episodes has declined in the past year and a half that I have chaired the council.” With regard to school truancy, Mendelson supports continued investment in grants for community organizations such as Boys Town, which work with parents to address the root causes of students’ chronic absences. When bullying is the cause, these groups sometimes help children find new schools. On funding, Mendelson believes the city should invest more in middle and high schools, and carefully analyze the data on elementary schools “to see what is working best.” Mendelson’s campaign website states that investment in public education is personal for him, because his daughter attends Deal Middle: “Phil knows that our schools — both traditional and charter schools — are only as successful as their principal, teachers, and the parent community that supports them. He has fought to protect funding for the classroom and worked to block efforts to politicize the school system. He will continue to advocate for clear lines of accountability, for greater parental involvement, and a stable strategy for reform.” For the University of the District of Columbia, which “spent the last two years contracting and finding its focus,” Mendelson seeks to provide oversight without jeopardizing the school’s independence. “The community college is a tremendous opportunity for workforce development to improve job opportunities for District residents,” he said. As chairman, Mendelson presides over the D.C. Council’s Committee of the Whole. In addition to having direct oversight of agencies such as the Office of Planning, the Office of Zoning and the University of the District of Columbia, he oversees the council’s annual budget deliberations, decides on committee posts and sets the agenda for legislative meetings. A graduate of American University with a bachelor’s in political science, the 61-year-old Mendelson lives in Takoma. Prior to winning citywide elected office, he worked as a council aide and served as the longtime advisory neighborhood commissioner for McLean Gardens.

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Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

AT-LArGE SEATS (2) D.C. CouNCIL

Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

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Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

Anita Bonds

Michael D. Brown

Graylan Scott Hagler

Brian Hart

Eric J. Jones

Anita Bonds, who lives in Bloomingdale, has chaired the D.C. Democratic State Committee since 2006. She was appointed to a vacant at-large D.C. Council seat in late 2012, then held onto the seat in a special election the next spring. If re-elected, the incumbent will focus on reducing poverty, creating affordable housing and enhancing neighborhood quality.

Michael D. Brown, elected in 2006 and 2012 as U.S. shadow senator as a Democrat, is running for the D.C. Council as an independent after switching his party affiliation. If elected, the American University Park resident would focus on education, statehood and affordability. Brown believes the city is “approaching education from the wrong perspective.” For example, the latest plan to change school boundaries “puts the cart before the horse,” he said. “You improve neighborhood schools by improving neighborhood schools — not by shuffling students around.” He thinks teachers need more in-depth evaluations,

Chillum resident Graylan Scott Hagler is the senior pastor of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ and former development director of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, which helps low- and moderate-income people buy homes. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on governmental transparen-

Brian Hart is an Adams Morgan advisory neighborhood commissioner and a business litigator involved in public interest law. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on education, affordable housing and transparent government. On education, Hart said “a big issue is disparity,” with low-income and minority students falling far behind their white and more affluent peers on tests. He pledged to review the budget to ensure that “resources are allocated efficiently and fairly across the city,” and said he favors wraparound services for lowincome students. Hart called for refinements to the standardized testing process to broaden

Eric J. Jones, a resident of Truxton Circle, is associate director for government affairs of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Washington chapter. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on workforce development, education, and community and economic development. “The District has never had a comprehensive workforce development strategy,”

On poverty, Bonds authored legislation to eliminate property taxes for residents over 70 with annual household incomes under $60,000 who have lived in their condo, single-family home or town house for over 20 years. Though it was not funded in the current budget, she remains committed to future implementation. She supports closing the District’s homeless shelter at the former D.C. General Hospital and shifting families into permanent housing. “I think we need to ... have the government become the landlord,” Bonds said. “We could purchase some apartment buildings as well as some row houses and town houses.” She also suggests using surplus public properties like former schools. Bonds supports the D.C. Promise college scholarship program offering high school graduates from lowand moderate-income families up to $7,500 a year for higher education. The legislation was opposed by D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and others for fear it would end a federally financed scholarship program. Concerning affordable housing, Bonds would modify the current rules so units can’t become market-rate when a low-income tenant leaves. She also supports See Bonds/Page V8

such as peer reviews: “If a teacher raises test scores by two grades, but the students are still below grade level, the teacher has done a good job.” Brown emphasized the importance of extracurricular activities, across all populations of the city. “When they cut funding for art and music at Janney [Elementary], parents kicked in $200,000. They can’t do that in ward 7 or 8,” he said. Personally, he said, “I learned more about getting along with people on the baseball diamond than anywhere else.” Sports are particularly important for girls, he said, “offering lessons like teamwork and self-confidence.” Brown noted that the city sees about 2,100 dropouts each year. “No one drops out of high school because it’s too difficult, but because of what’s going on in their lives. We need additional social services and more counselors, especially in wards 7 and 8.” See Brown/Page V8

cy, the educational achievement gap and affordable housing. Hagler said he’s particularly invested in ending the “pay-to-play culture that is currently in the Wilson Building and has been for some time.” “We must be brutally honest about secret deals that are made all the time and end loopholes on the First Source law, where contractors show up with their crews so nobody is hired from Washington,” he said, referring to the law requiring builders to give job priority to D.C. residents when the project receives government assistance. For example, he said, when the city must make infrastructure changes to accommodate a development, some builders nevertheless claim no government funds are going to their projects so they don’t have to follow the First Source rules. He also said all lobbyist interactions with the mayor’s office or D.C. Council members should be made public. Another area requiring more scrutiny is “land deals such as the soccer stadium and the Reeves Center,” he added. In terms of the achievement gap in education, Hagler believes recent reforms aren’t working. “Over the last six years, … See Hagler/Page V10

their focus beyond reading and math, and for peer evaluations and students surveys at middle and high schools. Reforms should also address charter schools, said Hart, providing them with equal funding with regular public schools but also preventing them from expelling students partway through the year for frivolous reasons and ensuring that accounting is open and transparent. On affordable housing, Hart said “skyrocketing” housing prices throughout the city have forced residents out of their longtime neighborhoods and caused serious challenges for newer residents. He said the city should encourage moderate growth to increase the housing supply and in turn reduce prices. The city must assess and preserve its current affordable housing, Hart said, and “we need to supervise and monitor investments to prevent future Park Southern-type problems,” referring to neglect and management issues at a city-backed apartSee Hart/Page V9

he said. “As a council member I will focus on a comprehensive plan that includes grants for programs ... dedicated to furthering the fastestgrowing local industries.” He would work with local universities, encouraging them to provide training to unemployed and underemployed residents. He would also propose tax incentives for businesses that train their employees who seek additional education. “We’d introduce programs targeting returning citizens, recent high school graduates and veterans,” he said. On education, Jones is concerned about an overemphasis on tests. “We should teach students to be learners instead of just test takers. ... We should focus on providing youth with the skills needed to be productive.” He said this process “starts with developing a comprehensive plan and embracing the Common Core.” He said the comprehensive plan should include benchmarks, and officials should then be reviewed every few years against them. Additionally, teachers should be judged by student progress, he said — even if that progress doesn’t bring a pupil up to par. “If eighthgraders start the year reading at a fourth-grade level and end it at the sixth-grade level, See Jones/Page V12

The CurrenT AT-LArGE SEATS (2) D.C. CouNCIL

Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

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robert White independent

Khalid Pitts

Kishan Putta

Elissa Silverman

Courtney r. Snowden

robert White

Khalid Pitts lives in Logan Circle and owns two neighborhood businesses on 14th Street, Cork Wine Bar and Cork Market. He also serves on the executive board of the DC Health Link insurance exchange. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on strengthening neighborhoods, assuring quality education and increasing the number of well-paid jobs in

Kishan Putta is a Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commissioner and a contractor with DC Health Link who helps oversee the local health insurance marketplace. If elected, the independent candidate said his major emphases would be on planning for city growth, education and transportation. Putta said the District’s transit services are inadequate. “People wait at bus stops while buses pass them by,” he said. He takes credit for getting the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the D.C. Department of Transportation to add highcapacity accordion buses on 16th Street and Georgia

Elissa Silverman, who lives in Capitol Hill, worked most recently as communications director and a policy analyst for the DC Fiscal Policy Institute and is completing her graduate degree in urban public policy at the University of Maryland. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on education, affordable housing and honest, transparent government.

Deanwood resident Courtney R. Snowden — an LGBT activist and former president of the DC Black Pride event — serves on the boards of a charter school and a nonprofit development firm, and works as a principal of The Raben Group, a public policy firm. If elected, the sixth-generation Washingtonian, who is running as an independent, would concentrate on education, economic development and affordable housing. Snowden said the city has “seen significant progress in economic development, in areas we never thought possible,” but not east of the Anacostia River or in parts of wards 1 and 4. She favors offering tax

Robert White, president of the Brightwood Park Citizens Association, left his job as legislative counsel to D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton to campaign for an at-large D.C. Council seat. If elected, the independent candidate would concentrate on improving schools, creating affordable housing and creating jobs. On education, White believes the city needs “solid

the District. Pitts stresses five different aspects to strengthening D.C. neighborhoods: public safety, adequate recreational activities, access to commerce, adequate transportation and affordable housing. For transportation, he said the District “should invest so neighborhoods have access to bus, rail, car and bike services.” Each area requires different solutions. For example, he said, one problem now for wards 7 and 8 is that “buses make so many stops.” Express buses and lower Metro fares are among the potential fixes. As a father, Pitts said he is unhappy having to take his children long distances to visit parks. To ensure safe, walkable streets, Pitts sees a need for more community policing. He said he would encourage more police sensitivity training for cultural and other societal differences. On affordable housing, Pitts said he would continue funding the Housing Production Trust Fund at $100 million annually. He is concerned about rising property taxes. With schools, Pitts emphasized the necessity of “one educational system encompassing charter and traditional public schools.” See Pitts/Page V12

Avenue and to improve signal timing. He says the agencies are overseen by two different council committees, which stymies oversight. He urges creation of rushhour bus lanes as a Columbia Heights pilot test showed that they wouldn’t significantly affect parking. “When over 50 percent take the bus, it’s OK to reserve one lane for buses,” he said, noting heavy transit use along the north-south corridor. Putta isn’t as certain that streetcars are necessary, however. “I want to see how streetcars work on H Street before we do them elsewhere,” he said. “The biggest reason to have them is to encourage development. But encouraging development might not require streetcars.” Regarding growth issues, Putta praised former Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Victor Hoskins, though he said many projects Hoskins helped launch still need to be completed. He supports the See Putta/Page V12

Silverman said the D.C. Council’s role in education is to ensure that funding invested “has the most impact and addresses the most pressing need — in my opinion, making sure that we close the achievement gap and increase the intellectual development of kids, particularly those living in highpoverty households.” In particular, she said, there is a real need to “build a stronger, intellectually driven program at Ward 8 schools.” Silverman also believes the city must become “much more vigorous in our oversight of charters” and ensure transparency in their operations. “We want ... to learn from the good achievers and transfer that knowledge to our regular schools.” At the University of District of Columbia, Silverman thinks emphasis belongs on community college training for jobs such as nurses, physician assistants, plumbers, and food service and hospitality workers. “Training people to be chefs,” she added, would be “ideal for returning citizens.” She also sees a need for continuing technology education for adults. On affordable housing, Silverman believes the city must devote more funding to the cause, including at least $100 million annually into See Silverman/Page V12

incentives for east-of-the-river projects, especially grocery stores in food deserts, and she said the city has erred in the locations of some developments. “The soccer stadium is a perfect example of things the city gets wrong. ... There was no consideration of putting it in [wards] 7 or 8. We should locate projects needing city funding in areas that need it,” she said. Enticing development to those areas would help make the community “economically diverse. ... without pushing people out,” she said. Also important are funding affordable housing programs and offering job training, she said. “We can do it by supporting all the affordable housing programs and by creating jobs to allow residents to pay rent and mortgages. Part of the problem is we have not invested in job training to move people from the lower class,” she said. Snowden supports increasing the minimum See Snowden/Page V10

turnaround strategies for each underperforming school.” He sees a need for multiyear budgeting to allow for more long-term planning, and for increased collaboration between traditional public schools and charter schools. He also wants to expand vocational education “to reduce truancy and dropouts.” Teacher retention could improve “through assessments focusing more on student improvement,” he said, while extracurricular programs should be equalized across the city. White also called for some neighborhood high schools to offer magnet programs similar to the math/science program at Silver Spring’s Montgomery Blair High. To attract more parents, every school should offer Advanced Placement courses, White said. To increase parental engagement, he suggested teacher home visits as well as events at schools providing child care and dinners. On affordable housing, White wants to see the city invest $200 million annually for five years toward the cause, an increase from the $100 million currently spent each year. “We’d explore how to raise the extra annual $100 million,” he said, and the rate could revert after the five years. See White/Page V10

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Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

WArD 1 SEAT STATE BoArD of EDuCATIoN

The CurrenT David Do

E. Gail Anderson Holness

Lillian Perdomo

Laura Wilson Phelan

Scott Simpson

David Do

E. Gail Anderson Holness

Lillian Perdormo

Laura Wilson Phelan

Scott Simpson

David Do is a teaching assistant at the University of Maryland, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in community planning. He previously worked in constituent services for mayors Adrian Fenty and Vincent Gray. Do grew up in California in what he describes as one of the country’s worst public school systems. The son of poor Vietnamese refugees, he had to learn English in

E. Gail Anderson Holness, a former advisory neighborhood commissioner, has worked in various legal and administrative positions and is currently a substitute teacher at Cardozo High School. If elected, she would concentrate on teacher evaluations, truancy and testing. Principals must directly evaluate teachers by visiting classrooms, Holness said. She suggested that if principals review new teachers about 90 days after they start, those teachers will be more likely “to improve and help our students perform better.” Evaluations should be based on students’ progress in class performance and tests.

Lillian Perdomo has worked in government and at various nonprofits and served as co-chair of the Ross Elementary School PTA. If elected, she would concentrate on assuring quality education for all in neighborhood schools; ensuring oversight and accountability for all schools; and improving science, technology, engineering, art and math, as well as encouraging dual lan-

Laura Wilson Phelan is a former advisory neighborhood commissioner and bilingual teacher. She now works for the private Flamboyan Foundation, which seeks to improve educational outcomes for public school children in D.C. and Puerto Rico by training teachers and principals on how to engage families. Phelan said she’s unsure whether “it serves my ward to have an explicit policy agenda,” but if elected her focus would be on the school system’s family and community engagement, a “whole child” approach to education and ensuring a balanced educational approach.

Scott Simpson is the press secretary at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and has worked at youth centers in the past. He has attended almost every meeting of the State Board of Education this past year. If elected, he will concentrate on improving special education; protecting and supporting the offices of the ombudsman and student advocate; and ensuring that

school, which he said will help him relate to his constituents. “Many Ward 1 students live in poverty. All our schools are Title I schools,” he said, meaning they receive federal assistance due to families’ low incomes. Do has been working at local elementary schools organizing book clubs and engaging parents. He has mentored two high school students who are now graduating from Pennsylvania State University. “I want to continue working for our students,” he said, “and use the school board as a bully pulpit.” If elected, he would concentrate on ensuring a rich, full, balanced curriculum; making sure the city has flexible graduation requirements; and encouraging parent involvement. On curriculum, Do said that a proper balance “should include arts, science, history, literature, civics, geography and foreign languages as well as mathematics and reading. We focus too much on math and reading.” Do also said that although he wouldn’t “force it,” he would love to see students be able to choose among Spanish, French and Chinese. “The current two-semester foreign language requirement gives students a taste. If they want to learn more, they can,” said Do. “I would See Do/Page V8

Struggling teachers should receive opportunities for professional development, she said. “Don’t just throw them out.” Holness said chronic truancy is a major problem, leaving students irreparably behind in learning and testing. But she said parents shouldn’t be penalized; instead, “there has to be some intervention” by school administrators. She said communities must offer support to troubled families. “The faithbased community has a lot of outreach programs that can assist parents from lowincome families,” Holness said. “There are children whose parents never read a story to them. When you get the children, you’re going to get the parents.” She said she would create a Ward 1 education committee of parents and community organizations to help address such issues. She pointed to her work as a three-time advisory neighborhood commissioner as preparing her for such community organizing. “I’ve been a community activist See Holness/Page V8

guage programs. On quality education, Perdomo pointed to her experience as evidence that she’ll get results. “I know a lot of the people in government. I used to work for Carol Schwartz, other city council members and appointed people,” she said. “Through coalitionbuilding, advocacy, commitment and dedication to the issues, I have been incredibly successful.” She also referred to her past experience as a board member for the D.C. Language Access Coalition. Perdomo called for reforms to teacher and principal evaluations to include parental input. Since many low-income parents do not have time to visit schools, she added, “we need to be very flexible to work with them.” She said she wants to see “mutual respect” between parents and faculty. On accountability, Perdomo hopes to see the board’s power increase. “There used to be oversight on issues related to special education and English language learners,” she said. “When the mayor became in charge of the schools, the state education agency’s power to do this work was not left in place.” Perdomo also believes the state board should oversee standards for charter schools, especially on civil rights and other federal mandate issues, as well as for private schools See Perdomo/Page V8

“There is a formal and an informal role for board members,” she said. “Both are equally important.” Phelan said she would work with principals to help encourage families to enter and stay in the public schools. “It’s especially important to engage families before they are eligible to attend a particular school,” she said. “I would actively work to create networks of families grounded in their neighborhood school” so that they are able to communicate with administrators, share information, volunteer and otherwise contribute. Phelan, for instance, has volunteered at Bancroft Elementary, participating in establishing the school’s priorities for the next five years. She said she thinks teachers need extra help to “reach all the children,” and that it’s important to build partnerships like those established by the organization Communities in Schools, “which offers parttime social workers to provide wraparound services.” See Phelan/Page V8

education reform is inclusive. On special education, he noted that the city has been out of compliance with federal requirements for years. “Our most glaring challenge is ensuring that students with disabilities receive what they are entitled to under the law,” Simpson said. “We need to provide serious oversight, promote city council action to improve service delivery and support families struggling to work with the schools.” He said the board can serve as an advocate, holding hearings and speaking out. “We need to show the urgency and the need,” he said, noting that he has experience in this regard because he works as an advocate. Simpson believes creating the offices of ombudsman and student advocate was one of the “most important reforms we’ve had. ... It’s imperative we make sure these offices are being executed with integrity and get the support that is needed so students needing an advocate have one.” He said the first report to come out of the Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education “showed atrocious disparities in special education needs and overdiscipline contributing to stubborn and unacceptable achievement gaps. We need See Simpson/Page V8

The CurrenT WArD 3 SEAT STATE BoArD of EDuCATIoN

Tricia Braun

Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014

Stephanie Blessey Lilley

Phil Thomas

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ruth Wattenberg

Tricia Braun

Stephanie Blessey Lilley

Phil Thomas

ruth Wattenberg

Palisades resident Tricia Braun is a former prosecutor who now serves as co-president of the PTA at Key Elementary. She has worked as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan and as a lawyer in private practice. If elected, her primary goals would be setting high standards for teachers and students, improving middle and high schools, and creating a comprehensive vision for the direction of public education in the District. “We need clear and transparent high standards for teachers and pupils,” she said. “They must include science, history, foreign languages and social studies as well as math and English language arts. The standards must optimize the opportunity for teachers to help children develop critical thinking skills. Standards should be the floor, not the more challenging top.” She said the District’s testing emphases on math and writing are too narrow: “If we just evaluate schools on math and English scores, struggling schools will just teach math and English, as that’s what the grown-ups’ jobs depend on.” Braun, who has two children at Key Elementary, said the city’s lacking middle schools are “the reason my son is at Georgetown Day.” She said she wanted to keep him in public school, but she found the curricula at Hardy and Deal middle schools were not aligned. “At Hardy, ninth-graders would take Algebra 1. At Deal, they ... had Algebra 1 in seventh grade.” She also found high attrition at the Hardy feeders, but practically none at Deal’s. With two children still at Key Elementary — a Hardy feeder — she has worked to improve Hardy, reaching out to PTA presidents of feeder schools for support and collaborating with the school’s principal. In terms of math classes, fifthgraders headed for Deal take an assessment test to determine where to place them, she said. “Hardy didn’t do that,” she said. “Now, they are looking at it in every District middle school.” “Many people leave the District or the public system,” she said. “I had the power to be an advocate. ... As a trial lawyer, one gets to know a subject in depth. I’ve charged ahead and found a way on the Hardy questions ... to get everybody in the same room.” More broadly, Braun said that with nearly half of the city’s public school students in charter schools, a “comprehensive vision on the direction of See Braun/Page V9

Stephanie Blessey Lilley, a Palisades resident, worked on George H.W. Bush’s presidential campaign and subsequently served as an adviser to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. She has served on the boards of the Beauvoir School and multiple charter schools. “When I was introduced to charter schools, I saw great things happening and the possibility for dramatic turnaround for the school system,” Lilley said. “Sometimes you have to know when to hand over to someone else who is doing a better job.” Lilley points to the success of the DC Scholars charter, where she is a board member, which helped manage a turnaround at Southeast’s Stanton Elementary — previously the District’s lowest-performing school, with 9 percent literacy. She also served on the board of the former Septima Clark Public Charter School for Boys, which merged with the higherperforming Achievement Prep after struggling to find a building and achieve other goals. If elected, she said, she would concentrate on reaching compromise among policy stakeholders on teacher certification requirements and training. “I’ve noticed that the state board has been frustrated ... that what they’ve worked on has not been implemented,” Lilley said. “I believe we should find common ground with the chancellor and the state superintendent of education.” Pointing to the example of a thesis requirement recommended by the board for high school graduation that never went into effect, Lilley said, “I want to get ahead of the problems before that happens again. We must ensure all relevant parties agree on what we are doing.” On qualifications for teachers, Lilley said she wanted to remove possible barriers that could dissuade highquality educators from working in D.C. public schools. “I want to broaden the pool. ... Some people don’t enter public school teaching because they have to spend so much time in teacher certification programs,” she said. “Charters and private schools don’t have that problem.” Lilley said the goal should be to “encourage the smartest and most qualified people to become our teachers.” Furthermore, Lilley said that the See Lilley/Page V9

Phil Thomas is an advisory neighborhood commissioner representing the Palisades and a physical education teacher at a District private school. He chairs education committees for both the neighborhood commission and the Palisades Citizens Association. If elected, he would concentrate on students with disabilities, enriching the curriculum and getting public charter and traditional public schools to work together. Thomas, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, said he knows how hard it can be for kids with learning difficulties to thrive at public schools. He would fight for every school to have a literacy coach, a social worker and extra funding for at-risk children, providing such students with one-on-one teaching or dedicated aides outside the classroom. Funding should also provide technology such as a “reading pen” that can identify printed words or an iPad that can be used as a dictionary or learning tool. Should at-risk children leave a particular school, the associated extra funding should follow them, Thomas said. When a teacher suspects a child has a disability, the instructor should be able to arrange for testing, he said. Thomas also favors more afterschool programs, such as tutoring and athletics, for all children. He said sports fields should be made available before school as well as after classes are over for team practices. The curriculum, he said, should require a foreign language, science, art, music, social studies and physical education in every District school during the day. Participating on sports teams should not be a substitute for the PE requirement, he said, and high school students should have to have a minimum of two years of a foreign language. To accommodate these requirements, Thomas would push for a longer school day, running from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. High school students should study biology, chemistry and physics as part of a four-year science requirement, he said. They should study art history for two years, including music, painting, sculpture and architecture. Band or orchestra would be included in music, as would the history of music, including classical, jazz and pop. Social studies should include a basic class and then world and American history. Thomas also called for more colSee Thomas/Page V9

A former editor of a publication for the American Federation of Teachers, Tenleytown resident Ruth Wattenberg serves on the board of the Core Knowledge Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes ideas about necessary education content — similar to the idea behind the Common Core requirements. She also previously chaired Deal Middle’s local school advisory team. Wattenberg — whose campaign highlights her mix of grass-roots experience as a Janney Elementary, Deal Middle and Wilson High School parent and her professional work on policy and education reform — is interested in directing attention away from test preparation and toward other subjects. “If elected, I want to ensure that science, history and the arts are not deemphasized as we focus on reading and math; reduce and streamline the testing process; and advocate for excellent schools across the city,” she said. In spending so much time preparing students for standardized tests, Wattenberg said, “we’re shortchanging [key] subjects. … Test prep has a marginal impact on test scores. What matters is children’s background knowledge as they advance.” She said the “next frontier of education reform” is focusing on giving kids the knowledge they need to be ready to learn science and history. The board, she said, should use its authority to require reports on how teachers are dealing with subjects including science and history. “If it appears on the state report card, parents are going to care. ... We want to know how our scores compare with Sidwell’s and Montgomery County’s,” she said. Wattenberg recognizes a need for testing and accountability, but believes our tests are “dumb tests, often not aligned to the curriculum.” “Advanced students must take tests designed for non-advanced students,” she noted. “It is also demoralizing for the student who is far behind and can’t answer any of the questions.” She also noted that many tests don’t tell educators how to help students improve. As the school system prepares for a new standard assessment, officials should take the opportunity to “revisit the entire testing process to let people know if kids are on track,” Wattenberg said. She also wants the board to audit the tests to determine what they produce and “how many days are lost to See Wattenberg/Page V9

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Current

DO From Page V6 favor trying to force high schools to offer at least two years of a specific language, and would advocate for more.” Do also wants a year of world history and another of U.S. history to be offered. He favors a course in D.C. history as well. He says students should study American literature for a year and English literature for a second year, both being aligned with Common Core standards. A half-year civics course should be a part of

PERDOMO From Page V6 hired for special education. To improve academic programs, she said a big factor is to avoid teaching to the test. She also believes teachers should be integrating various subjects into their teaching. She said some schools fail to work effectively with their students

on science projects. “We need to teach [students] early on scientific language, so they can create top-ofthe-line science projects” and they must understand “what it means when something is proven or disproven.” For language instruction, Perdomo noted that the Chinese Embassy has provided Chinese instructors for schools, and suggested the city should turn to other embassies in the future.

PHELAN From Page V6 “We need to understand all of the factors that affect a child’s performance,” she said. “It falls into the informal school board role.” She said the education board can hold hearings, and ward members can gather education leaders to draw attention to things that are working and foster sharing of resources and information. “I think it is important to highlight best practices in schools that are successful,” she

HOLNESS From Page V6 all of my life,” she said. Holness called for testing reform, noting that even students who speak little to no English are tested in that language. “If you have students who are proficient in Spanish and they are learning the

the social studies curriculum, which should also include a flexible year, he said, and there should be a half-year studying geography. Do said the math requirement should include a year each of geometry, algebra and pre-calculus. Advanced Placement courses should also be offered. He wants science requirements to include biology, chemistry and a lab science. Physics or pre-engineering should be available. Graduation requirements should include the chance to earn a regular diploma; a distinction diploma requiring two years of a foreign language, some Advanced Placement classes, and a senior project; and a career and technical educa-

BONDS From Page V4 giving public grants to landlords to subsidize upgrades to affordable units, and offering incentives to developers of city-owned land in lower-income communities if the projects include affordable housing. In terms of enhancing neighborhood quality, Bonds is focused on spurring economic development to increase food and grocery options in areas that lack those amenities. “In wards 7 and 8, most families have just two stores,” she said. “I’m going to show grocers they can make money there.” Stores should receive incentives like tax breaks to locate in the city’s food deserts, she said. “We have to jump-start conveniences in some parts of the city.” She said new businesses could ensure their success by targeting their items to locals, increasing security and hiring from within the commu-

She also wants to ensure more career development programs for kids who can’t find their way after graduation. Additionally, she said, “We need to look at bullying and ensure there is equitable treatment for all our students.” Perdomo, 53, was born in El Salvador and attended Trinity University in the District, where she majored in public affairs after being a child care provider/house-

said, and to offer sufficient teacher development time and curriculum alignment. Moving to an evaluation system that includes more measures of student progress would free up teachers from teaching to the test. “There could be a portfolio-based approach instead of just a semester approach for graduation requirements, and there should be more standards for bilingual schools,” she said. High-quality teaching, she said, includes differentiation so schools meet the needs of both the lowest and highest performers. She said having Advanced Placement options is crucial, but in response to a question said she

course material, they should be given the tests in Spanish as well as in English.” Holness also advocates for creating international academies to help teach English to non-native speakers. Such a program is in place at Cardozo “for students who are newer immigrants,” she said. “They’re all in the same classroom. They’re being taught the

tion diploma, which would require career and technical education classes. Meanwhile, to encourage more parent involvement, Do favors holding more community days to beautify schools, potluck meals and other events. The objective would be to provide a better learning environment and create a sense of collaboration. He said the board cannot force parent involvement, but “if we can get to 50 percent, it’s better than no parents.” Do, 27, majored in economics at the University of California at Merced. He lives in the Park View neighborhood.

would need to do more research before deciding whether to recommend implementing a new gifted and talented program. Phelan, 40, lives in Mount Pleasant and has two 4-year-old girls at Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School. She will decide after kindergarten whether to keep them there or send them to a traditional public school. Born in Massachusetts, she has a bachelor’s degree in politics from Wake Forest University and a master’s in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She has also worked as a Peace Corps teacher in Namibia.

same thing. You have to have teachers who can speak the students’ languages.” She also urged efforts to address the achievement gap between black and white students in D.C., which she noted is the largest in the country. Holness, 57, grew up in South Carolina, moving to Washington to attend the Howard University

nity. Bonds said building more “little commercial hubs” in the city, with a well-running transportation network, will open up opportunities to develop more housing. As the District’s population prepares to swell to 800,000, Bonds points to wards 5 and 7 as prime development zones. “Instead of building up, let’s build out and have more development in [wards] 5 and 7, so people will have conveniences.” Bonds, 68, grew up in Ward 7 and became active in progressive politics at the University of California at Berkeley. Back in the District, she worked in the mayoral administrations of Marion Barry, Sharon Pratt and Anthony Williams, and later as chief of staff for Kwame Brown when he was at-large council member. Bonds also formerly worked as director of corporate relations for the Fort Myer Construction Co., which performs roadway and bridge work.

keeper. She has held numerous jobs in nonprofit fields. At one, she trained public school teachers how to set up early childhood education centers. She also taught fourththrough sixth-graders how to use computers and worked in the superintendent’s office, coordinating with low-income parents. Perdomo has two children and one grandchild and is the only candidate in the Ward 1 race with a child in the D.C. public schools.

School of Law after graduating from Clark College in Atlanta. She also earned a doctorate of divinity from Howard. She has served on the Mayor’s Interfaith Council and as president of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington. Holness, a Columbia Heights resident, has worked in a variety of fields, including criminal, corpo-

BROWN From Page V4 On the issue of statehood, Brown believes the city needs to invest more into promoting the cause. “We spend only $200,000 on the effort, when we lose $2 billion every year because we can’t tax income at its source.” Funds should go toward a lobbying effort in Congress, education of District citizens and a nationwide public relations initiative, he said. Brown realizes statehood doesn’t have much chance with a Republican House, but building the cause now can help push it through “when the time is right.” On affordable housing, Brown believes the District needs to get more creative. For example, he supports placing two floors of affordable housing for seniors atop a refurbished Martin Luther King Jr. Library downtown.

SIMPSON From Page V6 to … make sure these offices get the budget they require.” Simpson also noted that while the school system’s ongoing reform efforts have made improvements for some students, they have “left gaping holes for low-income students and students using English as a second language.” He said the role of the Ward 1 board member can be sparking conversations and helping develop “pragmatic solutions.” D.C. Public Schools must help struggling kids and provide extra resources to low-income students, but the system also must support children who can handle additional challenges — and all in the same place, he said. “Most schools in Ward 1 have an extremely high proportion of free and reduced lunch students,” he said. “We need to promote integrated schools from a class and income perspective.” Improving data distribution can help teachers, by telling them where their charges are performing right from the start. “This data can be available, but we’re not providing it,” he said. “We need to give teachers the resources they need and the student support staff.” He also supports expanding Advanced Placement classes, and ensuring students have access to technology. Simpson, 30, lives in LeDroit Park. A native of Cleveland, he has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Southeastern University. rate and family law; legal services; patient advocacy at St. Elizabeths Hospital; university administration at the University of the District of Columbia; and ministry at the Christ Our Redeemer African Methodist Episcopal Church on Georgia Avenue. She has a 25-year-old daughter who attended Edmund Burke School.

He warned that intervention is necessary to preserve 500 affordable units now under threat as their government loans expire in the next five years. “We can offer city refinancing that might be attractive to landlords, and if that’s unacceptable we should subsidize rents so they gradually increase to market value,” he said. Any new residential project involving city-owned real estate or public funding should be required to reserve 20 to 30 percent of its space for affordable units, Brown said. The city should also tighten loopholes that allow some smaller or historic buildings to bypass affordable housing requirements. He would have the city take over taxdelinquent properties, offering them to homesteaders at reduced rates. Brown, 61, earned both his bachelor’s in political science and master’s in public policy at the University of Maryland at College Park. Previously he ran his own consulting firm.

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LILLEy From Page V7 right type of training will encourage the best teachers to remain in the District. “To retain great teachers, we must give them the opportunity to grow in their field and be supported by ... opportunities to learn and grow as

THoMAS From Page V7 laboration between traditional public and public charter schools. He said they should share professional development resources, fields and playgrounds, as some already do. He says nearby schools should communicate to see what works and what doesn’t. He also believes there should be private accreditation organizations to advise parents on school placement.

HArT From Page V4 ment building in Southwest. Hart also called for supporting mixed-use developments across the city: “I support investing $100 million annually, some of which should be for renovating and subsidizing current affordable housing.” The government needs to

professionals,” she said. “Teachers need time outside of their classrooms to be able to plan and collaborate with others.” Lilley praised the D.C.-based nonprofit Center for Inspired Teaching, whose program includes a year in a classroom with a lead teacher, calling it “really meaningful.” She also said the board should sponsor innovation incubators to bring teachers together to

Thomas, 29, was born in Kentucky and raised both there and in the District. He graduated from the University of Kentucky, where he majored in the study of body movement under the College of Education. Thomas is active in a number of local organizations, including the 2nd District Citizens Advisory Council, Neighborhood Watch, Palisades Village, Food & Friends and several Democratic Party groups.

encourage more partnerships with proven entities like Jubilee Housing that are effective at managing or creating affordable units, he said. He also said the District should ensure that its inclusionary zoning policies, setting aside affordable units in new developments, are achieving the desired result. Hart said he’d also focus on good-government issues, given the criminal records of several past

Wednesday, OCTOber 22, 2014 share best practices. “Inspired teachers can create joyful environments for children to learn so teachers and children will want to come to school,” said Lilley. Lilley, 49, is an alumna of Connecticut’s Trinity College, where she majored in economics, and Georgetown University’s law school. She grew up in New Orleans and has three children who attend District private schools.

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science because of them.” “The board can ask schools to show that their tests are aligned with the year-end tests and with the curriculum [and whether] they drive teachers off the curriculum,” said Wattenberg. “There are some standardized tests that are aligned to the Common Core standards that will tell teachers whether ... their kids are on track.”

She believes board members should visit schools and teachers, and should she be elected she will hold parent forums and communicate with the press. Wattenberg, 56, has two children: a son in college and a daughter attending a Silver Spring private school. She grew up in Montgomery County and has lived in the District for over 33 years. She majored in political science and history at Barnard College and has a graduate certificate in testing from the University of Maryland.

education” is crucial. “The systems should support each other, and still be competitive,” she said. “It’s hard for DCPS to plan for the future without knowing what will be offered in particular neighborhoods. Maybe the city could help in locating charters.” “It’s not that I have a comprehensive vision that I want to impose,” Braun explained. “We need to augment enrichment programs for the highly proficient students and offer better intervention for the children who need it.” She said the State Board of Education “can be a bully pulpit ... and educate stakeholders as to what their roles should be.” Braun, 47, has degrees from Southern Methodist University and Yale Law School.

council members. “Transparent and honest government is fundamental to the basic credibility and trust of the public,” he said. The mayor alone should have authority over city contracts, said Hart: “I would eliminate pay-toplay contracts where a majority of the council must approve contracts,” he said. At the same time, said Hart, oversight committees should be

strong, with public hearings and reviews, and he would look for abnormalities in the budget, spotchecking contracts and calling for further investigations if necessary. Also, Hart wants to eliminate council members’ constituent service funds “as they breed corruption and lack transparency,” and he favors open primaries so independents are not disenfranchised. Hart, a 34-year-old Pennsylvania

native, has degrees from Amherst College (economics and English) and Georgetown Law School. He volunteered on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign and worked pro bono with DC Appleseed on its HIV/AIDS report. He serves on the board of the D.C. Alliance of Youth Advocates and with the Georgetown Street Law Program mentoring Anacostia High School students.

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WHITE From Page V5 He thinks the city should purchase marketrate buildings currently providing affordable housing when they go on the market, to prevent their conversion into condos or higher-priced rental units. These buildings should be subject to “a permanent covenant limiting rent on a share of the units, adjusting for inflation once they go back on the market,” he said. This strategy of preserving affordability would be cheaper for the city than building new units. White also said the city should work with

SNOWDEN From Page V5 wage — and cutting business taxes “so businesses can afford it.” She also wants the city to build municipal parking garages. “We don’t have enough parking to allow people to shop,” she said. “They go to Silver Spring because there is parking. ... I can’t buy groceries on a bike.” And she isn’t happy with the schools in her Ward 7 neighborhood. “There are few educational opportunities in Deanwood for my son,” she said. “He started in an excellent charter school, but it closed. Now I send my son to Lowell — a Ward 4 private school. Other parents don’t have the same options.” Snowden said it’s important to “maintain solid leadership at the top.” She also thinks it might be

necessary to restructure the school year or day to ensure sufficient learning time for those who need extra attention, and she wants highquality technology in every classroom. As far as charter schools go, Snowden wants to see more collaboration among the independent programs and D.C. Public Schools, as well as “better oversight of the charter board.” “The highest-performing schools continue to do well,” she said. “The middle set have moved a ton and the lower-performing schools just a little. We must figure out how we can accelerate movement in the lower-performing schools. One solution does not fix it. ... You have to have the freedom to implement new strategies.” Snowden, 35, grew up in Shepherd Park, graduated from School Without Walls and has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Beloit College.

CATANIA From Page V1 needed on housing: “When I chaired the Committee on Health, and we had the HIV/ AIDS crisis, I held weekly hearings and demanded answers until improvements were realized.” On economic development, Catania would aim to bolster growing sectors of the District’s

ZUKERBERG From Page V2 ists. As far as ensuring fair application of the law for all people, Zukerberg said, “I want to see that contracts are awarded fairly, based on merit, and that small- and medium-sized businesses — specifically District of Columbia businesses — receive their fair share.” Zukerberg also believes there must be greater enforcement of affordable housing rules and minimum wage laws. He would be prepared to sue companies that were not paying their workers minimum wage. “There may be other administrative remedies,” he added, “such as voiding city contracts or making businesses unable to get new city contracts if they violate fair wage

commercial owners to convert old underutilized office buildings into apartments with a percentage of affordable units. He would also urge a rezoning study for longtime commercial corridors such as Georgia Avenue to explore adding residences above or between commercial units. On jobs, White notes that the District has a higher unemployment level “than just about every state.” One way to create more entry-level positions is to bring new amenities like restaurants and grocery stores to parts of the city that need them. To do so, White supports using low- or no-interest loan programs, as well as tax incentives. Local advisory neighborhood commissions could

HAGLER From Page V4 high-income and white students have advanced by 28 points in reading ... but black students have advanced by zero.” He believes in the concept of “local school autonomy,” while maintaining a central office. And veteran teachers who know what’s needed should get respect, he said. “We shouldn’t just intimidate them with tests.” “[Adrian] Fenty predicated reform on ‘I will name a chancellor and you can hold me accountable.’ And the public did,” Hagler added, referring to the former mayor’s reelection loss in 2010. He said parent groups are not always respected, and there are racial elements to decisions. “When we brought 500 parents together about Keene Elementary, they still closed it.”

economy such as health care, hospitality, education and technology. One of his specific priorities would be to cultivate local talent in these fields. As part of that effort, he hopes to use St. Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast as a hub for applied sciences education. His model for that initiative would be a New York City project where Cornell University is set to open a new Roosevelt Island campus to train the next generation of technology workers. Catania makes the case for this strategy in his

laws.” Zukerberg, a 56-year-old New Jersey native, earned his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College and his Juris Doctor from American University’s Washington College of Law. After the D.C. Council tried to delay this year’s election for attorney general until at least 2018, he successfully sued to ensure the race would be on the ballot this fall, consistent with a referendum District voters approved in 2010. Zukerberg said this demonstrates that he is prepared to enforce the law. “When the time came to fight for the people and to defend their choice to have this election, which they overwhelmingly made by a 3-to-1 margin, someone had to step up and do it,” he said. “An attorney general assures that the law is applied and followed.”

have a role in determining suitable tax breaks. White believes employment training should be tied to the city’s large infrastructure projects such as burying power lines and developing stormwater retention systems. A helpful tool could be an “infrastructure bank” to link jobs to projects. He would also expand the city-funded green teams into more commercial areas that are not organized as business improvement districts. D.C.-born White, 32, has degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he majored in philosophy and political science, and American University’s law school. He previously worked as a law clerk for Montgomery County’s District Court. In terms of the city’s affordability, Hagler said it’s crucial to maintain public housing, “because it is the only resource truly affordable to low-income ... families.” He said some of this housing is disappearing as the city enters into publicprivate partnerships to redevelop communities, and original residents won’t be able to return once the work is done. “The city also needs to take responsibility for workforce housing” so firefighters and police officers can afford to live here, he said. He favors having the District government fund part of the costs. He would also require developers to set aside more of the new housing for those earning $40,000 or less, and to ensure the affordable homes look similar to other units. Hagler, 60, was born in Baltimore. He graduated from Oberlin College, where he majored in religion, and the Chicago Theological Seminary.

campaign platform, citing a 2012 study showing that high-tech jobs have a ripple effect on the economy. The study found that each high-tech job creates an additional 4.3 local jobs in other fields including hospitality, law, retail and medicine. Catania, 46, is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree from the School of Foreign Service and his Juris Doctor from the Law Center. He lives in Dupont Circle.

RACINE From Page V2 that shackled juveniles will commit more crimes.” Racine also thinks the attorney general should consider the housing status of juvenile offenders. “Homelessness and juvenile delinquency are intricately linked,” his campaign platform asserts. “Children who commit a crime are more likely to get kicked out of their home, and homeless kids are far more likely to commit crime, leading to a vicious cycle of crime, poverty and hopelessness.” Regarding consumer protection, Racine would go after payday lenders who take advantage of D.C. citizens. He would also enforce debt collection laws that currently “are not enforced as often as they should be.” In addition, he would educate

seniors about the risks of scams. Racine also considers the enforcement of affordable housing laws to be a matter of consumer protection. “People don’t know what the rules are,” Racine said, proposing a public information campaign on the subject. He would also increase enforcement. His campaign platform calls for the creation of a “Tenants’ Complaints Hotline” for issues with shady landlords. The platform also proposes an Office of Affordable Housing within the attorney general’s office. Racine, 51, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia Law School. He previously worked for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and served as associate White House counsel for President Bill Clinton. He lives in the U Street corridor.

SMITH From Page V2 predatory lending practices, abusive debt collection and telemarketing scams. On D.C. autonomy and voting rights, Smith said, “I will defend our budget autonomy and our rights with respect to effective, reasonable, constitutionally defensible gun laws.” To that end, he thinks the District should appeal this past summer’s federal court ruling declaring a D.C. gun control law unconstitutional — even though he acknowledged that the conservative U.S. Supreme Court likely would agree with the decision. “If you believe something was wrongly decided, you appeal it,” he said. “The Second Amendment is not absolute. There have always been reasonable restrictions.” He also argued that restrictions are especially appropriate in a place like the District, where security is such a concern: “This is not the same as Omaha, Neb., and I think our gun laws should reflect that.” Smith, 34, earned his bachelor’s degree from Brown University and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. He has worked at the law firm Hogan and Hartson, as the deputy general counsel for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee, and in various positions within the Obama administration. A native Washingtonian, he now lives in Bloomingdale.

MASTERS From Page V2 cause of D.C. statehood and budget autonomy. “I want to use that association as a platform to talk with other state legal officers and get them on board to support our fight,” she said. “We’re not going to get what we need and deserve if we don’t have other people outside of the District supporting us.” Masters said she has a history of advocating for D.C.’s civil rights through organizations including DC Vote and DC Appleseed. Earlier this year, she filed two amicus briefs in support of the Local Budget Autonomy Act of 2012, legislation approved by the D.C. Council — and by voter referendum — in an attempt to win autonomy for D.C. without congressional approval. A federal judge halted that effort in May. But Masters has also said that, if elected, she would join the lawsuit about to be filed by the former director of the District’s American Civil Liberties Union affiliate, attempting to prevent federal agencies from moving out of D.C. until the city achieves statehood. Masters, 59, earned a bachelor’s degree in government from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame. She lives in Chevy Chase.

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Vote early at One Judiciary Square starting October 20, or any Early Voting Center in the District starting October 25. Early Voting Centers are open daily from 8:30am until 7pm, except Sunday, October 26. Early voting ends Saturday, November 1.

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JONES From Page V4 teachers have done an excellent job, but they are evaluated negatively because the student doesn’t read at the eighth-grade level,” he said. Jones believes there should be “increased focus on foreign languages starting in elementary school.” And for high-performing students, he favors additional International Baccalaureate and gifted and talented programs. He would also increase the focus on music and the arts, as well as sports, to “help with a well-rounded education.” Jones says school modernization projects should add increased fields and other such resources, but that even without them, the city should ensure that school sports thrive. “We may have to share fields and use parks and recreation centers. ... It’s also the health of our students.” On economic development, Jones emphasized the importance of starting “with com-

prehensive planning that includes stakeholders and investors.” He suggested partnering with local universities that have urban planning departments to work with community groups to update small area plans. “This would help get community buy-in,” he said. He favors public/private partnerships and bond and tax-increment financing to spur economic development. One such partnership could redevelop the United Medical Center site in Southeast into a new neighborhood. “This would include a new hospital similar to the NOVA model in Northern Virginia and partnering with regional universities to create a technology campus,” he said. “We would also encourage development of affordable and workforce housing and mixed-use retail through tax incentives.” Jones, 34, is a fourth-generation Washingtonian and former executive vice president of the DC Young Democrats. He graduated from Morehouse College and earned a master’s of science and finance at New England College of Business.

SILVERMAN From Page V5 the Housing Production Trust Fund. In addition, the city must “work with the development community to have an inclusionary zoning law that works” and to look at shared equity programs with large down payments. In addition, Silverman said, the District needs to work to “preserve the affordable housing that we have” and prevent its sale to “developers turning it into higher-priced condos.” She also thinks rental assistance is an important piece of the equation, since “minimum wage earners cannot afford a one-bedroom apart-

BOWSER From Page V1 source for the Housing Production Trust Fund. She would also work on preserving existing affordable housing units, not simply acquiring new properties. Additionally, she believes public projects on city land should require some amount of workforce housing. In terms of job training, Bowser said, “We will play close attention to women exiting the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.” She also pledged to work with the private sector to offer training for former prisoners. Finally, Bowser described fundamental reforms she would make

From Page V5 idea of selling U Street’s Reeves Center and relocating its government offices to Anacostia — “but only if daytime commerce remains on U Street with new hotels and office buildings.” Putta said economic development should include public input. “There should be mailings to every resident highlighting what’s going on,” he said. He also favors bringing the Washington Redskins football team back to D.C. (albeit with a name change), “as it would have great eco-

From Page V5 The two systems shouldn’t compete, he said, but should work in partnership. And both “should be held to the same accountability and transparency standards,” he said. In general, he said, “You want a baseline for every kid. If a child is not at that level, there must be resources such as access to special education.” Pitts said he wants to see improvements at both traditional and vocational schools, as well as the University of the District of Columbia. Related to his priority of jobs, Pitts spoke of the importance of fostering a better environment for small businesses. He noted that there are about 26,000 of them operating in the city — and “each of them has opened with little or no support from city government.” He suggested a small business advisory council to report to the mayor, and invest-

ment.” Silverman advocates for closing the D.C. General shelter for the homeless, so the city can “stop spending millions of dollars a month to put [people] into hazardous housing.” She said a better option for this population, and a cheaper one for the city, is to focus on long-term housing solutions. On the topic of government transparency, Silverman said the city needs “to understand how we’re spending our money,” and make sure that spending is performance-based. Silverman said that if she’s elected her focus in her first year would be on the 2016 budget, “with vigorous oversight of the most crucial agencies.” She wants to look harder at the con-

to the D.C. government itself — aimed at attracting the best and brightest to serve. “Let them come up with big ideas and stand behind them as we implement those ideas,” she said. On transparency, the council member sought to strengthen the District’s open meetings law, and also introduced measures to bolster the city’s Open Government Office and to improve compliance with Freedom of Information Act requirements. Bowser, 42, holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Chatham College and a master’s degree in public policy from American University. She served as an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Riggs Park before being elected to the Ward 4 council seat in 2007.

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tracting process, ensuring that it is merit-based. As a council member, Silverman wouldn’t have a privately funded constituent service fund, she said. In addition, she believes incoming council members should be prohibited from holding outside employment, while existing members could be grandfathered in. “The council offers a full-time salary,” she said. Silverman, 41, grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Brown University, where she majored in economics and history. She formerly worked as a reporter, including as the “Loose Lips” columnist at the Washington City Paper. She later covered city politics, crime and emergency services for The Washington Post.

SCHWARTZ From Page V1 year and a half,” she said, alluding to mayoral challenger David Catania. With regard to affordable housing, Schwartz said the rising cost of living is threatening the District’s “glorious diversity.” To tackle this, she would seek to impose tough fines on developers who fail to meet their commitments on affordable housing units. Asked about her plans for housing the homeless, Schwartz said D.C. General isn’t necessarily an unacceptable place to house families, but the shelter needs to be totally refurbished. She favors providing homeless services at D.C.

nomic value.” He also called for improved public safety and judicial processes to protect the momentum of development. “It’s very important for transitioning neighborhoods to get support,” he said, citing an issue he was involved in regarding serial car break-ins. One man was arrested over 50 times but received a long sentence only after community intervention. On education, Putta said parent engagement is critical to improving schools and the city should do more to foster that. “The success stories I’ve heard have been when parents ... get involved with other parents so they’ll be comfortable sending kids to a particular school,” he

ment in “improved communications between businesses and city regulators.” He thinks city grants and loans should help boost these businesses, with information readily available on how to obtain them. Pitts also emphasized the importance of retaining existing businesses as neighborhoods boom. “There are businesses on the 14th Street corridor that no longer exist because the buildings were sold and the new owners tore them down.” When developers seek zoning leeway and exceptions, they should in turn “be required to meet needs of the neighborhood,” he said, possibly by maintaining affordable commercial rents and retaining former commercial tenants. Pitts, 47, formerly consulted on political and legislative campaigns for the Services Employees International Union. Born in Detroit, he graduated from Holy Cross College, where he majored in history and pre-medicine. He holds a master’s in public health from George Washington University.

General in-house, as opposed to using contractors, and believes all employees should have to pass a background check. In terms of improving the government’s fiscal stability, Schwartz said she has a history of voting against bloated budgets and advocating for substantial rainy day funds. If elected, she would seek to bring back a perpetual fund for street repairs. She said she marvels at the worsening state of the District’s roads: “It’s like a thirdworld country — it’s unbelievable.” Schwartz, 70, was born in Mississippi and graduated from the University of Texas, Austin with a degree in elementary and special education. She lives in Adams Morgan.

said. Putta pointed to the School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens in the Dupont/West End area as an example of a program that turned around after the campus almost faced closure, and said he’d work with other schools “in crisis.” He also supported the idea of a more uniform curriculum. Putta, 40, has a bachelor’s degree in government and economics from Dartmouth College. He also attended Harvard’s Kennedy School. Before moving to the District, he worked as a local news reporter with the Los Angles Times and The Providence Journal, and he has worked on federal health care policy.

WILLIAMS From Page V2 Washingtonians, Williams would hold community forums in all eight wards. She would also meet with vulnerable groups with specific legal needs such as seniors, members of the transgender community, and youth in foster care or the juvenile justice system. Another priority Williams has is to more effectively enforce the District’s First Source law, which requires that at least half of the workers hired on development projects receiving city funding be D.C. residents. “It’s often unenforced,” Williams said of the law. “There should be fines, and repeat violators should be barred from doing business with the District.” On her campaign website, Williams said she decided to run for attorney general “after reading news reports about prospective candidates and realizing that there were no community advocates in the race.” She said she was doubly concerned to see that her most formidable rivals had corporate law backgrounds. “For me, working in the public interest has not been something to do on the side while I enrich large corporations,” she said. “Rather, I made a conscious choice to dedicate my career to public service.” Williams, 38, earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University. She has at various points been the national committeewoman for the DC Young Democrats, the Mid-Atlantic region representative on the Young Democrats of America Judicial Council and a member of the D.C. Democratic State Committee. A lifelong resident of the Washington metropolitan area, Williams now lives in Brookland.

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Muriel Bowser Democratic Nominee

I’m focused on how to prepare our city for the next I’ve tackled some of the city’s toughest challenges 25 years with 200,000 additional residents, and and have a record delivering substantial results. I’m the needed infrastructure and educational facilities. the only one in the race with substantial managerial experience. What would be your three major areas of Speeding up and spreading school reform across Education, housing and economic development. concentration as mayor? all eight wards; jobs and affordable housing for the middle class; and building an efficient, open government by attracting the best agency heads. If elected, which deputy mayors and department Will review them all. I want to ensure the good Personnel decisions before an election are heads, if any, would you ask to stay on board? ones’ vision comports with mine. Definitely keep premature. I don’t want to politicize them when the Which ones would you definitely get rid of? Cathy Lanier as police chief and Kaya Henderson mayor is trying to run the government. as school chancellor. Will create an East of the River deputy mayor. What have been your major accomplishments as a Authored legislation creating Board of Ethics and Cut rate of uninsured and HIV infections by 50 member of the D.C. Council? Government Accountability, which has produced percent; saved Ward 8’s public hospital; authored real results; free Metro rides for children going to marriage equality and smoke-free D.C. bills; and from school. authored legislation putting $80 million to narrow education achievement gap. Should there be some public financing of District I’m concerned public funds would be diverted from I’m open to exploring publicly financed campaigns elections — matching funds provided by the pressing public priorities like schools, affordable and reviewing other states’ models. taxpayers once a certain amount has been raised housing and job training. by a certain number of contributors? I’ve supported a bill to remove all contracts from I’d prefer the council not be in the contact approval Currently, the D.C. Council must approve all city business. It invites politicalization. Disapproving contracts exceeding $1 million. Would you push for D.C. Council approval. I would compromise on setting the amount far higher. large contracts would make sense. a change giving a council super-majority the right to veto large contracts rather than the current process, under which they must approve them? Invest more in middle schools, senior services, Fund D.C. Promise initiative and put more resources In looking over this year’s budget, what spending getting people back to work, permanent housing for in affordable housing and homelessness; less areas, if any, would you like increased and which decreased? the homeless. Look carefully at chief financial funding in motion pictures office. officer’s budget. Which taxes would you like increased and which I support the recently passed middle class income Reduce some business fees and fines as they’re would you like decreased, given our current budget tax relief and linking estate tax with the federal rate. too high, as well as traffic fines. Commercial real property tax is too high relative to suburban situation? I favor greater competitiveness on business taxes competitors. Reduce the cost of business licenses. with Maryland and Virginia. There is no need for We now have a pretty good balance on revenue increases. system. I support having two months in reserve. 60 days is not a magic number. Our reserves Some argue that we have more than sufficient served us well in the Great Recession. I see no reserve funds so there is no need to increase them bubble in the forecast. There is a balancing act to two months’ worth of spending as Mayor between present-day needs and saving for Vincent Gray believes. Others say getting to two tomorrow. months’ is important to avoid a fiscal disaster. What are your thoughts? No. Individuals choose to live here due to the Some have argued that very wealthy retired people We need to study the implications. vibrancy of city living. We should follow New York are the most likely to leave the District due to our City’s lead in preventing gaming the system. high income tax rates, yet they require few if any government services. Should there be a tax exemption on retirement income such as Social Security and 401(k) distributions similar to Pennsylvania’s? We have some discretion to giving privileges without More than 60 percent of D.C. government We need to make an extra effort to train high making it a requirement. It makes sense to have employees live outside the District, and as a result school and University of the District of Columbia the District can’t collect their income taxes. What, graduates to prepare them for our government jobs. District residents run our government. if anything, should be done about it? I support incentives where they are a good deal. I Luxury stores are blooming in CityCenterDC. The Many high-end, luxury-goods stores such as would absolutely consider incentives where they are market will drive these retailers into the city. Tax Tiffany’s are located in Tysons Corner and in incentives should be aimed at jobs and revenue. Friendship Heights, Md., across the District line. Do needed. you support offering developers tax incentives to bring such stores here in hopes of increasing real estate and sales tax revenue? If so, what should the incentives be? No. I voted against it. No. I voted against it. Did you support raising the minimum wage for non-union major retailers? Walmart said that had the legislation gone into effect, it would have abandoned plans to build three stores in wards 7 and 8 and re-examined its other D.C. stores then under construction. Does the D.C. government budget enough money The budgets are adequate. We need to hold our No. We’ve invested a lot of money in new facilities for maintenance of public buildings? If not, what leadership and developers more accountable for and we’ve not created an adequate capital changes would you propose? delivering. maintenance budget, so we are losing our investment. There are private-sector business models on how much we should plan per square foot. I got the household income eligibility level for a 50 I’m concerned about increased property taxes for What approaches, if any, should be taken to all our residents. The burden is greater on lowdecrease the likelihood of lower-income, long-term percent property tax reduction increased and income residents. Increasing the homestead created a housing modernization fund. We should District residents being forced from their homes exemption is important. We need more housing because of increasing real estate values and taxes, do more for renters and increase the standard deduction. Eliminate property taxes for 70-year-olds production to lower rents. or are our current policies generally adequate? with limited means. How would you differentiate yourself from your competitors?

Carol Schwartz independent

David Catania independent

The depth and breadth of my experience both in elected office and volunteer work and other professional activities. Have excellent relations with former colleagues. A financially sound government that works; education; taking care of vulnerable populations including affordable housing. I won’t fill my administration until I’m elected, but would definitely keep Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson for at least a year. Creation of the Department of the Environment; the strongest whistle blowers protection act in the country; sick and safe leave (domestic violence or hurt in accident) for all workers in District. No.

I like having a check and balance of having the council approve contracts, but the law needs to be tweaked. Invest in education funds for wraparound services and expanding pre-K programs, police and affordable housing. Look at reducing travel, conferences and consulting contracts. Decrease all business and individual taxes, as we can afford to do so. Get top payers’ income taxes down at least to 8.5 percent to compete with Maryland. Try to get closer to Virginia. I agree with having two months.

I would have to think about that.

I would love to have a residency requirement for policy-level jobs, but Congress won’t let us. But I would make it a priority. If they don’t move on their own, I would consider it. Sometimes you must spend a little money to make a lot of money. I think it will happen naturally.

No.

Probably adequate.

I support deferring increased taxes until the sale of the home. Would look at tax credits and special waivers to encourage developers to provide lowincome housing,

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Muriel Bowser Democratic Nominee

David Catania independent

Carol Schwartz independent

The District’s commercial real estate and business tax rates are the area’s highest by far, even though for many small companies, Virginia’s gross receipts tax makes its total tax take higher than ours. Business groups say Virginia attracts many District firms due to attractive tax rates. Should there be an effort to reduce them to better compete? If so, by how much? Should the sales tax include services such as health clubs and yoga studios?

Yes. We must send signals we are open for business. We can’t afford to let them leave town. Virginia is very aggressive in this area, especially for law firms.

I’d favor long-term reductions in commercial property taxes, which are much higher than Virginia’s and are passed through to business tenants. It’s particularly important with all the new Metro stations there.

Yes. I would like to be more competitive as we can afford it.

No.

No.

In Virginia and Maryland, the sales tax is at 6 percent; ours is at 5.75 percent. Should we restore ours to 6 percent and use the resulting revenue of more than $20 million to reduce taxes elsewhere? Or use the money to fund services of some kind? The D.C. Office of Planning has been praised and criticized for favoring fewer parking places in new apartment buildings. Supporters say parking is expensive to build, forcing higher rents. Critics say it would worsen often-tight parking conditions. Others say there have been reasonable compromises in the agency’s proposal. What is your position? What additional steps, if any, should the District take to help former prison inmates find jobs?

Yes, restore it to 6 percent. Use funds for a middleclass tax break.

I would consider it and use the $20 million for affordable housing or college tuition assistance.

Packaged with a middle-class tax break at the last minute, probably yes, but on its own I would have opposed it. No; we win that one.

It’s appropriate to reduce parking space requirements especially near Metro stations. I’m concerned about eliminating them anywhere else.

Underground parking does add costs and prevents affordability. One answer is to exempt low-income affordable units from parking requirements. The residents most likely won’t have cars.

New buildings should have parking spaces associated with the buildings.

In the absence of housing, nothing else can be effective. Many have an untreated substance abuse issue. Many are not eligible to participate in a job training program that requires an eighth-grade education level. Invest more in lower-performing schools and in special education through earlier intervention; end social promotion in practice as in law; improve vertical integration of the feeder system in program and curriculum. Social promotion and disinvestment in lowerincome students burden the entire system. My efforts to end social promotion should set more children on a path to succeed. I don’t favor tracking, but there should be advanced courses in math and science. Every school must offer the same opportunities.

More drug and alcohol treatment and job training programs; bring more jobs to the city that they can fill.

I have a constructive relationship with her and will talk with her after the election, but until the election, she has only one boss. The agency in charge of workforce investment should tell us what jobs we expect, and schools should adjust their courses accordingly. Allow students to take vocational courses at high schools other than their own. Yes. Standardized tests serve a success-measuring function. The best ones are at the beginning and the end of the year to measure progress.

Yes, for at least a year. If we work well together, it would be longer.

I’ve authored three bills focusing on early intervention, greater parental empowerment, and improved transition services to move them into adulthood. We need to end the war with parents. No, we have a retirement bubble coming down the road.

I was a special education teacher and my brother had special needs. Lower teacher-pupil ratios. Enlarge offerings within school system.

The government should do more for job training and should subsidize job opportunities in both D.C. government and private-sector partners. Eliminate the crime history box on job applications, but allow it in the interview stage. What steps do you feel should be taken to improve Invest in improving middle schools; give resources public education? to schools on brink of being top tier to attract families; prepare students for math, science, engineering and technology jobs. With one exception, the District’s National Merit Scholars attended private schools. Surrounding counties had quite a few in public schools, indicating that for the very bright, our public and charter schools might not be as strong as theirs. What would you do to improve the quality of education for bright children whose parents cannot afford private school? Would you plan to keep Kaya Henderson as school chancellor?

With upcoming high school renovations, we have the opportunity to replicate programs at Banneker and School Without Walls elsewhere in the city. Improve middle schools to better prepare students. Our schools must serve every child, so they should have programs allowing them to excel.

How should the District select technical education choices, or should we have them?

Schools must have pathways for all students. Emphasize science, math, document management and health care where there are a lot of good paying jobs.

Are we putting too much emphasis on testing in our public schools?

Nobody is satisfied with the present system, but we need to have a measure to assess children’s progress.

Do you generally approve of the school boundary proposals as currently drawn? Are there any specific changes you would make?

No, I do not approve of the current plan.

Do you approve of the movement of Crestwood/16th Street Heights to MacFarland Middle School and Roosevelt High School? What steps could make the change more acceptable to the community?

I don’t think the mayor’s plan is ready to move forward.

If we invest in several new middle schools as suggested by the task force that studied boundaries, should there be limitations on new charter middle schools for financial reasons? If yes, how should any limitation be determined? What steps, if any, are needed to improve special education?

There needs to be more coordination with the charter board. Discussions are needed also with individual schools, and if necessary, a move to more formal steps.

Do you think we have an adequate number of police officers?

Yes. I think she is a great chancellor.

I support Chancellor Kaya Henderson’s commitment to ensure children are evaluated early and that timelines are met. We should investigate the type of environment private schools provide. Yes, but we will need more as the city grows.

More financial resources; encourage volunteers, especially retired educators; more pre-K and wraparound services for vulnerable. We must offer appropriate challenging courses and magnet schools. We must accommodate the needs of all children.

We must look at the job market. We need all types of vocational education. In the 1970s it was a dirty word as African-Americans were tracked into it.

Probably. I brought them back when I was on the school board. Today, we’ve gone to such an extreme. Just teaching and evaluating to the test is not fair to the student or the teacher. I would postpone implementation by a year as there Some changes were needed. I like the final version are parts of the plan that have merit and others better than earlier ones. I would ask for a delay as that need improvement. the new mayor should weigh in. Raise out-ofboundary students by 5 percent at all school levels. I feel their pain. Ensure that MacFarland and No. Parental confidence is critical to school Roosevelt will be high-quality schools. improvement. We should give them the option between MacFarland and Deal. We need a school improvement plan to accompany any changes in boundaries and feeders. We need to fund the construction and renovation of MacFarland. That could cost between $60 million and $100 million. Then we need a robust curriculum and programming plan equal to Deal. No. We have many charter elementary schools I want to change the law so there will be growing into middle schools, and we should not coordination and transparency for charters. disrupt the process.

Probably not. Our goal should be 4,000, but they must be adequately trained. I want more on the streets.

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Mayoral candidates focus on achievements, senior issues at AARP forum By GrAHAM VySE

Current Staff Writer

The three leading mayoral candidates outlined their visions for senior citizen services at an AARP DC forum earlier this month. D.C. Council members Muriel Bowser (Ward 4) and David Catania (at-large) shared a stage Oct. 9 with former at-large Council member Carol Schwartz at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church. The candidates didn’t directly engage with one another, but they did take turns staking out positions on key issues. Muriel Bowser, the Democratic nominee, arrived at the forum having held a “telephone town hall” in which the public could call in with questions on senior issues a few days earlier. She told the AARP crowd she was instrumental in urging the District to participate in the World Health Organization’s “age-friendly cities” program, an effort to ensure a high quality of life for citizens of

all ages. Bowser said she would continue efforts begun under Mayor Vincent Gray to achieve that “age-friendly” designation for D.C. by 2017. (Independents Catania and Schwartz also support the program.) In the immediate future, Bowser said, she wants to challenge the D.C. government to think about how seniors can lead fulfilling lives with more employment and volunteer opportunities. She added that she hopes to “tap into the vast expertise that they have to help us run our government and build a great city.” Since many seniors live east of the Anacostia River, the task of finding employment for them would fall to a new Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity — a position Bowser is pledging to create to work with the District’s poorest communities. Discussing how she would keep seniors safe, Bowser said the new chief she would appoint for the Fire and Emergency Medical

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Services Department would need to have a medical background. Bowser also touted her work developing the YMCA Fit and Well Seniors program, a taxpayersupported initiative providing seniors with exercise classes and other opportunities for physical activity. (The program is funded under Bowser’s Hospital and Medical Services Corporation Regulatory Amendment Act.) Bowser said she used to visit senior wellness centers throughout D.C. and feel as though they weren’t offering quality programming. Now, with the Fit and Well program, she said, “oftentimes the most popular employee there is that fitness instructor.” When his turn came, Catania touted his own legislative work as it relates to seniors. For example, as chair of the D.C. Council’s Health Committee for eight years, he helped reduce the rate of the uninsured by half. He also worked with AARP to provide dental benefits and successfully prevented the closure of United Medical

Muriel Bowser Democratic Nominee

Some advocates claim the city government ignores We have an obligation to make them available to the law by not giving charter schools first crack at charter schools. closed school buildings. What, if anything, would you do about it? Advocates also claim that charter schools do not receive as much per pupil as the public school system does, largely because most charter schools have to fund their own buildings. Do you agree? If yes, what should be done about it? Should charter schools be allowed to limit enrollment to their immediate neighborhoods in whole or in part? Should the District’s firefighters and emergency medical personnel be allowed to have a schedule where they are on duty 24 hours a few days a week? Critics say this primarily enables employees to live as far away as West Virginia and Pennsylvania and have second jobs, while union officials say that alternative schedules would harm public safety. Undergrounding the entire city’s power lines would be very expensive. Should we encourage more undergrounding? If so, how should it be paid for? Is the present level of enforcement for quality-oflife offenses such as public urination, graffiti and littering generally adequate, too heavy-handed or not tough enough? Should D.C. turn over citizenship information to the U.S. immigration agency when suspects are arrested and booked for alleged criminal activity? When they are convicted? Just when convicted of a violent crime? Or not at all? Should the fines for bicycle riders who violate traffic regulations be substantially increased? Should adult riders be allowed on sidewalks? Although most District elected leaders have been trying to get statehood, some observers say it is a hopeless cause as national Republicans don’t want two more Democratic senators and Virginia and Maryland don’t want a commuter tax. These people say we should go for territorial status, which would mean we wouldn’t pay federal income and corporate profits taxes and could thereby attract businesses that would ease unemployment. Do you agree?

We should consider partnerships with underutilized buildings for our public charter schools.

Center in Southeast. Catania said his proudest achievement with regard to seniors was his work overhauling nursing home services. His efforts led to increased staffing at nursing homes, with more training mandated for employees. They also led to a requirement that nursing homes have physician services available. If elected, Catania would try to expand senior aging-in-place “villages” in the District. He said the villages “strengthen our communities” and, by providing a framework for residents to help their older neighbors stay in their homes, create “an opportunity to live our values.” Catania said he hoped seniors would take part in the District’s relatively new Smart911 program. The initiative allows residents to create online profiles with their personal information such as existing medical conditions. That way, in the event of an emergency, responders have vital information ahead of time.

David Catania independent

Schwartz also weighed in on emergency responses, saying she has always thought the fire department should be separated from the emergency medical services department for greater efficiency: “I always found it crazy that when you need an ambulance, when you’re having a heart attack, a fire truck arrives. What is with that?” In addition, Schwartz said she wants to expand D.C.’s Summer Youth Employment Program to be a yearlong initiative; as part of that, she would have young people employed at senior centers teaching computer skills. She also hopes to encourage seniors to volunteer at public schools in the District — including seniors from the suburbs, whom she would bus into the city. Schwartz closed by casting herself as living testament to the fact that life can be fulfilling no matter one’s age. “Don’t let your age deter you,” the 70-year-old said with a smile. “It’s not deterring me.” Carol Schwartz independent

First we must follow the law. If there is no other municipal use, offer it to charters.

I’m not sure that is the case any more. But we need to have school buildings available should we need them.

The facilities allotment was increased in the last budget. The question is how D.C. Public Schools gets additional dollars. There are legacy costs associated with DCPS such as pension costs that charters don’t have.

I need to discuss it with them to find where they feel they are shortchanged.

With the growth of charters, a neighborhood preference must be considered.

It would create direct competition with D.C. Public Schools. I’d be open to a discussion of allowing a percentage to be in-boundary. We must respond to the changing needs of the city. It’s important to sit down with our workforce to New leadership must gain the trust of the public settle the work schedule. and the rank and file. Our concern is what schedule works best.

I don’t think there needs to be neighborhood preference, but there should be some slots available. No. They need to be alert, and being on duty for 24 hours does not add to that. Also in emergencies, how can those who live that far away protect us on short notice?

We should consider it where reliability of the electric Both underground and aboveground wires can hurt grid is low. Undergrounding will improve reliability. the tree canopy. The majority of the costs should be borne by the utility. We need to increase both enforcement and public I have seen little evidence of enforcement. education.

Where there are lots of outages, I think undergrounding is a good idea. The companies should bear some of the burden. Unsure. I’m willing to look at it. I want strong enforcement and appropriate fines.

When convicted of a violent crime.

Not at all.

Just when convicted of a violent crime.

We need enforcement of rules of the road for bicycles and drivers. They should be allowed on sidewalks outside the central business district. No.

I don’t believe adult cyclists should be on sidewalks. The way to curb behavior is the certainty, not the size, of the fine. We need to increase enforcement. We should continue our efforts for statehood by visiting states. I got the New Hampshire legislature to pass a resolution.

I would look at the fines, but increase enforcement. Would look at banning them from sidewalks where there are a lot of pedestrians. If I can’t have full voting rights and budget and legislative autonomy, I’d look at territorial status.

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CHAIrMAN D.C. CouNCIL What would be your three major areas of concentration as D.C. Council chairman?

John C. Cheeks independent Family and housing crisis; financial empowerment for small businesses, public safety tests for D.C. elected officials.

What, if any, additional safeguards are needed on No contributions from city contractors or their political contributions to ensure the honesty of D.C. employees to current D.C. elected officials. elected officials? Candidates may accept them. Should there be a ban on corporate contributions to D.C. campaigns? Would doing so invite a lawsuit the District would lose given recent Supreme Court decisions? Did you support the non-union large retailer minimum wage law (affecting Walmart) that was vetoed by Mayor Vincent Gray? More than 60 percent of D.C. government employees live outside the District, and as a result the District can’t collect their income taxes. What, if anything, should be done about it? What approaches, if any, should be taken to decrease the likelihood of lower-income, long-term District residents being forced from their homes because of increasing real estate values, rents and taxes, or are our current policies generally adequate?

There should be a limit on the amount. The higher the position, the lower the amount. No.

Kris Hammond Republican Nominee Job growth, education, public safety.

Improving professionalism, transparency and reputation of the D.C. Council; reduce truancy; improve the University of the District of Columbia and the community college. Ban on corporate contributions. We need to see how the new law works before making changes; I will introduce a bill to encourage people doing business with the city not to contribute. Yes, there should. It would not have a legal problem No. It would drive campaign finance underground due to concerns of corruption. and make donations less transparent. Unsure about potential lawsuit. No. I don’t think we should target particular businesses.

I authored the bill, including the exemption for stores with less than 75,000 square feet.

Have emergency workforce personnel and executive I don’t know there is anything we can do about this directors live in the District. unfair situation.

Continue to give preference to hiring District residents.

End subsidized housing and create housing cooperatives across the city. Privatize the D.C. Housing Authority.

Look at increasing the homestead deduction for real property owners. Expand the Schedule H income tax credit that benefits homeowners and renters alike. Possibly lower real property tax rates for everyone. Focus on lowering income taxes for low-income people. We should try to reduce our commercial real property tax rate.

Decrease gentrification by not giving corporations tax breaks to locate here; increase the homestead deduction.

I would support tax cuts if they are coupled with The District’s commercial real estate and business Yes. budget cuts. taxes are the area’s highest by far. Business groups say Virginia attracts many District firms due to attractive tax rates. Should there be an effort to reduce them to better compete? What additional steps, if any, should the District Skills training, business education and certification. Job training and transition programs. take to help former prison inmates find jobs?

What steps do you feel should be taken to improve Introduce the advanced learning model Finland public education? uses. Some educators say that per-pupil spending in areas where there is a great deal of poverty ought to be higher than in areas where students generally come from affluent, well-educated families. Do you agree? Last year, only one D.C. public school student was named a National Merit Scholar, while quite a few District private school students and suburban public school students won the scholarships. What, if anything, should be done about this? Charter school advocates claim that they do not receive as much per pupil as the public school system does, as most charter schools have to fund a large part of their own buildings. Do you agree this is the case? Do you support allowing a neighborhood preference for charter schools? Should D.C. turn over citizenship information to the U.S. immigration agency when suspects are arrested and booked for alleged criminal activity? When they are convicted? Just when convicted of a violent crime? Or not at all? How would you get better enforcement of laws on jaywalking, bicycle riders ignoring moving vehicle laws, and drivers ignoring yield signs, using cellphones and blocking the box, or would you eliminate some of these laws? Should D.C. Council members be allowed to keep their constituent service funds? If yes, should they be larger, smaller or left as they are now? Although most District elected leaders have been trying to get statehood, some observers say it is a hopeless cause as national Republicans don’t want two more Democratic senators and Virginia and Maryland don’t want a commuter tax. These people say we should go for territorial status, which would mean we wouldn’t pay federal income and corporate profits taxes and could thereby attract businesses that would ease unemployment. What are your thoughts?

Phil Mendelson Democratic Nominee

Continue school reforms and increase adult education programs.

I authored legislation protecting businesses from being sued for hiring ex-offenders; the bill authorizes certificate of good standing for former inmates, which should be implemented. We should also expand record sealing. Keep the current chancellor; focus on literacy; provide more resources to poorly performing schools and for truancy reduction. Yes.

No.

Yes. Each school should be funded according to its needs.

Increase advanced learning for all students. Give them awards. Have ads in papers.

With continued school reforms, we will eventually see improvement in this area.

We should continue to focus on improving the quality of education.

I disagree.

I agree. There should be equitable funding.

In general, I agree. We should strive for equity through the budget.

No. Everybody is using the same tax dollars.

They should have the option but not be compelled.

When arrested and booked.

When convicted of a violent crime.

Almost always, no. There might be a reason for an exception at times. When convicted of a violent crime. I authored the law prohibiting disclosure for minor offenders.

Have more walking and Segway-equipped police officers.

Greater enforcement, particularly of jaywalking laws.

The rules serve a purpose even if they are not enforced, but enforcement could be improved through greater council oversight.

Yes, the same as now.

Eliminate them due to corruption concerns.

Yes. I’ve opposed raising them.

I would push for territorial status.

I support looking at all voting rights options, as statehood is not now feasible. Territorial status would probably increase gentrification and cause a housing bubble.

I support statehood.

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Lorie Masters Democrat

Edward “Smitty” Smith Democrat

Top billing associate among fellow attorneys entering during the same year as a corporate attorney at Hogan & Hartson; was telecommunications regulatory attorney at Federal Communications Commission and deputy general counsel in Obama’s inauguration committee. As a federal employee I launched $350 million broadband grant program. How does your experience make My practice is consumer-oriented; Twenty-five years of broad Practiced law in diverse areas; you the best candidate for the I am most experienced experience in the public and experienced dealing with position of attorney general? representing plaintiffs. private sectors representing businesses; did $40 billion in clients from children and adults mergers and acquisitions and as public defender, associate securities transactions; have White House counsel under advised Fortune 500 companies Clinton; have led one of America’s on corporate governance issues; largest law firms. was active on Hogan & Hartson’s associates committee advising on firm management and its recruiting and diversity committees. I expect relations to be How do you envision your I have good relationships with all A collaborative and respectful relations with the next mayor three major mayoral candidates; I relationship while maintaining the cooperative. My duty is to advise the new mayor and council on and the D.C. Council? would work with him/her, but not independence of the office and legal issues and represent the representing the District’s for them. I would want to work city on all legal matters. citizens. with the mayor and council, but would take an independent position when I thought it appropriate. Yes, during my tenure at Public Advocated for the office to be Do you have experience I worked with them on Ward 2 Defender Service I testified on elected. advocating before the council? voting machine problems in the juvenile justice issues. 2008 primary and received commendation about pro bono representation. Was outside pro bono counsel to special committee on election laws. What do you expect to be your Fighting corruption; advocating Weeding out corruption; instilling Juvenile justice; consumer protection; D.C. autonomy, transparency, integrity and main areas of interest if elected? for self-determination/budget autonomy; using office to enforce accountability in city government. including voting rights. consumer protection laws.

What has been your main area of legal experience?

Insurance coverage litigation representing policyholders.

Karl racine Democrat

What is your experience in these areas?

Background in suing insurance companies; was on the boards of DC Vote and DC Appleseed Center for Law & Justice; pro bono work fighting predatory lending.

The office will have about 550 employees, including 350 attorneys. What is your managerial experience?

I’ve managed large teams of lawyers, some representing billions of dollars; managing partner of law firm office of up to 30 lawyers.

Do you see a problem with the new reporting structure whereby attorneys in the various agencies work for the agency directors and do not report to the attorney general?

It will complicate the job of the attorney general. There could be agencies taking legal positions in contrast with that of the attorney general. Could be problems litigating cases.

Do you have any experience in handling complex litigation settlements?

Yes. Some have been in international arbitration. Many settle before going to trial. One must bring together parties of different viewpoints and be able to compromise.

Defending individuals and corporations subject to government investigations and advising them on ethics and government experience.

Defending, investigating and recommending changes in policies regarding government ethics and corporate governance.

I grew up in a rough area where many were involved with juvenile justice. I have mentored young men involved with system. As an enforcement attorney at the Federal Communications Commission, I prosecuted numerous businesses whose practices violated consumer protection regulations. I’m active with DC Vote on policy and advocacy with elected leaders locally and in Congress. At the Federal Communications I have managed for over six years. I was managing partner of Commission, I was chief of staff one of America’s largest law firms of a task force where I managed a team of over 60 attorneys, with about 600 lawyers in four economists and engineers on a offices and 1,350 employees. complex technical multi-billion project. All District government attorneys Yes, it will lead to inconsistencies must follow District law. I will be in legal opinions, confusion the arbiter of what the law is. among government agencies and those who are regulated. I agree there could be a problem with an attorney general who wants to be mayor, but it is dangerous to allow political motivations to create circumstances that could lead to legal inconsistencies and poor practices. Yes, in numerous cases including Yes, in my time as an disputes involving hundreds of enforcement attorney at the millions of dollars. Federal Communications Commission. Most of my cases ended in settlements.

Lateefah Williams Democrat Legislative and public policy law.

Paul Zukerberg Democrat Civil and criminal litigation in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

I’ve spent my career working in I have the widest and deepest the public interest of workingexperience in litigation at trial and class people, which will make me appellate levels. the best equipped to deal with Washingtonians’ concerns.

I look forward to having a strong working relationship with the next mayor and D.C. Council. I’ve worked with Chairman Phil Mendelson, at-large member David Grosso, and Ward 6 member Tommy Wells on criminal justice reform and civil rights. Yes, on the attorney general Both professionally for the Amalgamated Transit Union Local election, criminal and juvenile law reform, and affordable housing. 689 as well as a civic advocate for various groups such as the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club and D.C. Young Democrats.

A productive and amicable working relationship. But I will be an independent attorney general, so I won’t be beholden to them.

Ensuring my office represents the legal needs of all Washingtonians, especially the vulnerable. Consumer protection and juvenile justice. I’ve been a civic activist for over a decade, and I’ve dedicated my legal career to public service. My litigation and public policy experience gives me the needed tools.

Juvenile justice reform; fighting corruption; fair application of law to all people.

I’ve worked with a labor union as their political and legislative director and have supervised dozens of union members who wished to get involved.

My experience is mostly in the law and in setting policy goals. I have been in offices between one and four lawyers; I have collaborated with larger law firms.

It may create a challenge with ensuring consistent legal decisions throughout the District.

No. I will collaborate with the agency heads and the mayor to ensure that the District’s business is appropriately conducted under the new arrangements.

Insurance defense and plaintiffside tort law.

It’s one of my subspecialties, such as the case involving the elected attorney general. It involved questions of standing, statutory interpretation, voting rights and federal participation.

I have practiced juvenile law and helped move decriminalization of marijuana. I have advocated on behalf of the will of voters regarding an elected attorney general, as well as on living wages and nondiscrimination in housing.

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What factors would you consider when you decide whether to litigate an issue or settle with the other party?

You need to look at broad factors, chances of success, costs, and public interest. We don’t have unlimited funds.

Every case must be thoroughly analyzed initially so that the right strategy is developed to reach a conclusion that best serves the client’s interest.

What is the settlement power of the attorney general’s office? (Editor’s note: Up to $500,000 without mayoral approval.) What experience do you have in civil litigation?

Up to $200,000.

Uncertain.

That’s really the main part of my experience.

What experience do you have in providing legal advice on financial matters such as buying and selling properties?

I’ve taken on predatory lending and construction issues on a pro bono basis.

Do you have any experience in child support matters such as establishing court orders and getting money from noncustodial parents? Do you have any experience in abuse and neglect case, both for juveniles and adults?

Some pro-bono work, mostly in child custody areas.

Some pro bono child custody work and pro bono representation of women and girls imported from abroad. A lot of experience in multistate Do you have any experience in litigation as cases for multistate litigation such as air policyholders often involve foreign pollution? insurance companies. There is intersection between class-action product liability or environmental cases and insurance litigation. Possibly the child support Would you like to see any structural changes in the office? division. DC Appleseed has If so, what should they be? recommended greater coordination of child support, child placement and job support, especially for non-custodial parents. There are 34,000 orders outstanding. This would lead to better collection. Would like office of community outreach. What do you see as the office’s The office does a great job of strengths and weaknesses? How increasing professional development. A weakness is that would you address the the office is not used as weaknesses? proactively as appropriate on consumer issues — fighting scams. Many seniors are targeted and need help. We need a summit to discuss it, analyze the laws and see if changes should take place. We haven’t coordinated with the National Association of Attorneys General. What issues or tools would you Look at laws for government lobby for that would strengthen recovery of attorney fees to make the office’s ability to perform? sure these funds can be used to finance future consumer protection efforts.

Edward “Smitty” Smith Democrat

Karl racine Democrat

Lateefah Williams Democrat

Paul Zukerberg Democrat

The strength of my case as a matter of law, the evidence at hand, the interests of the public and the D.C. government, and the likely cost of litigation versus the cost of settlement. Uncertain.

The public interest would be primary. D.C. residents should be protected while representing D.C. agencies.

I have participated at every level, from filing of complaints, taking depositions, arguing motions to trials and appeals.

Extensive experience with the Federal Communications Commission.

Several years working as a litigation associate with David C. Simmons & Associates.

A wide variety. I have the largest recorded judgment for workers who were cheated out of their pay. Wills, trusts and estates.

Throughout my career, I have often reviewed transactions for regulatory conformance and advised on issues of ethics surrounding the transaction. Yes, in my representation of children in the juvenile system.

Extensively at Hogan & Hartson. Most of my clients were real estate investment trusts.

None, but I have been trained to help people dealing with foreclosures.

None.

No.

No.

Extensive experience in child support in D.C. and Maryland.

Yes. As a public defender I represented both in the juvenile and neglect systems.

Only on a personal basis with family members and friends.

None, other than working with advocacy groups.

Yes, some of my cases with the Yes, I represented clients in numerous multistate criminal and Federal Communications Commission involved offenses in civil actions. multiple states.

It should be made clear that all lawyers working for the city government report to the attorney general except for the mayor’s and D.C. Council’s lawyers.

I would like the office to have authority over agencies’ general counsels. I would like to form two new entities: an office of public engagement and a task force to research and examine legal grounds for the District to have expanded autonomy.

Strength lies in the talent and experience of its lawyers. In my experience, I’ve seen high-quality lawyering. Among areas for improvement, we have the opportunity to implement more robust risk management tools to reduce the city’s legal exposure. We should look at agencies where most issues derive. If we focused more on training in the beginning, you should see fewer problems. I would push for resources including money to better allow the office to assess the merit of cases. I’d lobby to provide greater resources to the office to develop more diversion and educationbased solutions to juveniles’ problems. It’s a basic requirement of true democratic autonomy that prosecutions reflect the values of the community.

Office is strong in core of attorneys. It’s weak in support given to them on process and resources. I would like to see greater process efficiencies. There is a lack of standardization of process. Expand training. Better job of up-front risk and cost-benefit analysis of cases to determine whether a case should go to trial or settlement.

We are the only jurisdiction in the country where the federal government has jurisdiction over local felonies. Should your office be responsible for prosecuting all crimes?

It’s a core function of a local government. It’s not going to change overnight. We should encourage it. There would be an independent source to keep other elected officials in line.

Both the lawyers and the staff are unionized. Do you have any experience working in a unionized environment?

I’ve represented union workers. I No. represented Florida Service Employees International Union on eligibility to vote questions. I’ve never worked in a union environment.

Uncertain.

I have represented clients in these fields in D.C. and Maryland and am familiar with the District’s juvenile justice system. No. Experience in interstate compacts, removal of cases from one jurisdiction to another and from state to federal courts, and challenges of obtaining witnesses due to interstate rules of procedure. I would like to see more outreach Not initially. I’d want to fully assess how everything is working. and responsiveness to community concerns and a It’s essential to see how things substantial improvement in the work before making drastic office’s IT and document changes. management capabilities.

There are a lot of dedicated people working there who are legal experts in their field. The weaknesses are that the office is understaffed and underfunded. It needs additional attorneys and support staff and updated IT equipment.

Seek additional funding. Allow Would lobby Congress to prosecute adult felonies and seek District to prosecute all local renewal of the office’s subpoena crimes. power.

Yes.

Many of the staff that I supervised at the Federal Communications Commission were union members.

Settlement and compromise are almost always preferable to litigation and the inherent risks of trial. However, I will always fight to protect the fundamental rights of citizens. All cases.

Yes.

Strengths include its first-rate professional staff. I would anticipate continuing to rely on it with an emphasis on providing opportunities for further professional development. Weaknesses include its information technology and document management tools, and I will endeavor to upgrade these areas through additional personnel systems. Improve information technology and increase community outreach.

Yes. It’s a goal of the office to prosecute all crimes that are violations of the D.C. code. My more immediate goal would be to take over the prosecution of all misdemeanors and drug counts. I believe we could obtain federal funding for these projects. I did work in a unionized Yes. The support staff of the union I worked for is organized by environment at a factory. As an attorney, I represented employees a different union. Most other in a suit against a contractor in employees are represented by which I won a $1.4 million the union I worked for. judgment.

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Voters to consider legalizing possession of marijuana with Initiative 71 By GEorGE ALTSHuLEr Current Correspondent

District residents will vote Nov. 4 on whether to legalize marijuana in what could be a momentous but uncertain step for the city. The D.C. Council passed legislation in March to decriminalize marijuana. When the law took effect in July, it replaced jail time with a fine for people caught with less than 1 ounce of marijuana. Initiative 71 this November would make it legal for people 21 and older to possess 2 ounces of marijuana and to grow small amounts — eliminating even the fine. The initiative would not make it legal to buy or sell the drug. There are many signs of support for the bill in D.C., though a Maryland congressman has pledged that he would overturn the measure if it passes. Leading mayoral candidates Muriel Bowser and David Catania support the legislation, although Carol Schwartz opposes it. At a Sept. 30 debate all five prospective attorneys general said they would enforce

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the initiative if it passes. A NBC4/ Washington Post/Marist poll last month showed that 63 percent of voters favor the initiative. But Jan Leighley, a professor of government at American University, warned that many voters who said they would vote yes in the Washington Post poll are young, with general voting patterns suggesting they may not actually vote. “I would guess that leads to possible passage of the initiative ... but not nearly at the level of approval that the September poll might suggest,” she wrote in an email. Even if the initiative passes with widespread support, it is not clear where it will lead. The D.C. Council may fold the initiative into a bill that would also make it legal to buy and sell marijuana, according to observers like Adam Eidinger, chair of the “Yes on 71” campaign. Eidinger, however, would oppose such a move. “I don’t want to drag out the initiative into the muck of lawmaking when this will be what the voters wanted,” he explained. Congress could also strike down any

Lorie Masters Democrat

Karl racine Democrat

It is imperative the city regain full authority to run and manage all of its agencies. I will assemble a task force of interested parties to independently assess the status of each of the items and develop a plan that will lead to the city’s regaining its authority over those agencies. The next attorney general must have a reputation of honesty and integrity so judges will trust him. There are millions of dollars being paid to the receivers. They want to maintain the status. Given that so much of the I’ve had experience in election I was with the public defender’s office’s work directly involves the law issues and working for the office. I’ve represented clients functions of city government, D.C. Council special committee. who were adverse or aligned with what is your experience dealing Also work with DC Appleseed. the city. I have worked pro bono with the city government? for the city and done paid work. Please cite an example of your I’ve worked extensively with the I operate on the premise that ability to make an organization’s Women’s Bar Association of D.C. every employee must be dealt environment collegial. when I was president and with respectfully. We trained through American Bar Association employees to treat everyone with Commission on Women in the dignity. We place a high value on Profession on best practices on the community through the getting fair evaluations. Venable Foundation. All employees had input how the foundation’s money would be contributed. We have a Diversity Committee Book Club that brings a sense of harmony to the firm. First prioritize the work that is How would you handle situations It’s a key management issue. I most important. Creatively bring would work with heads of when the office has more work divisions and talk about workflow. in additional talent by bringing in than it has the ability to do? Make sure computer systems on law students from local schools workflow and discovery and other to intern at the office. Make greater use of having law firms areas are up to snuff. Would advocate for additional funding if represent the city on a pro bono basis. necessary.

There are several class-action lawsuits still outstanding that involve allegations of mismanagement related to child abuse, juvenile justice and the Department of Corrections. How do you envision handling classaction suits that have been unsolved for many years?

What is your experience in recruiting personnel?

We have made progress in getting out from under them. I would try to keep focus up to comply with outstanding requirements so we can bring the functions back into the District government where they belong.

I’ve chaired many hiring committees in the several law firms I’ve worked for.

Prior to becoming managing partner, I was in charge of recruiting associates at Venable. As managing partner, my basic job was to recruit, train and develop lawyers. I recruited more minority partners than any other managing partner at any firm.

legislation. Eidinger predicted the initiative itself will make it through Congress’ review period, but he worries legislators might overturn it with language slipped into a larger bill. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., has vowed to oppose the District’s efforts to legalize marijuana. Congress has a history of opposing relaxation of marijuana laws; notably, it blocked a 1998 D.C. medical marijuana initiative until 2009. Anticipating Initiative 71 will pass, Eidinger is planning a demonstration on Capitol Hill for Nov. 19. “We’re already getting organized,” he said. But William Jones, the main organizer of a “No on 71” campaign, warned that legalizing marijuana would have negative implications for poor communities. “We already have decriminalization. People are no longer being brought in for marijuana,” said Jones, who called past incarceration rates for marijuana use “terrible.” He compared the marijuana industry to the tobacco and alcohol industries, saying, Edward “Smitty” Smith Democrat

“Historically and currently these industries thrive off of low-income communities.” Jones said he is most concerned that if buying and selling marijuana become legal, large companies will target the drug at kids. He said that in Colorado, where marijuana is legal, marketers have used edible products like marijuana gummy bears to lure in young customers. “You’re going to hear, ‘We’ll just regulate it,’” he said. “But has that really worked for alcohol and tobacco?” Eidinger countered that Colorado has been a “pretty excellent success story,” although he acknowledged that there have been some problems with regulating edible products. He suggested that the District could draw from Colorado’s model for its marijuana policy. The state allowed growing the drug for personal use before it legalized buying and selling. “Initiative 71 is a temporary plan,” he said, adding that “you have to offer people a place to buy.”

Lateefah Williams Democrat

Paul Zukerberg Democrat

There is a tendency in the office I’d find out why they are not now to litigate ad infinitum. I resolved and then transparently would make a fresh evaluation to work to find solutions. save taxpayer money and prevent further delay of justice.

I will work diligently with the agencies, the new mayor and the council to find solutions to the unresolved class-action suits and work to restore full District authority over those agencies that are still subject to classaction consent decrees.

I have extensive experience with the federal government, but limited with the city government.

As a community activist and with the union.

As an attorney in private practice in litigation, regulatory work, and administrative hearings and enforcement.

In my capacity as chief of staff of a task force at the Federal Communications Commission, I instituted regular meetings and updates for staff, sometimes with team building and motivational exercises, and worked to keep them informed of all aspects of the project.

I’ve successfully convinced many of our union’s members to get involved politically. I’ve navigated personal differences in working for a common goal.

As a school coordinator for a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, I helped establish the first bike train for students and parents going to and from school.

Take care earlier to evaluate the merits of various cases to see which ones require more resources and which could possibly be dismissed or settled. I would bring in experts in process efficiency to put together systems to allow workers to be more efficient and would seek budget authority to obtain additional resources as needed. Extensive at my law firm, recruiting and mentoring them, as well as at the Obama administration.

Advocate for additional attorneys. Tell them to work harder and Depending on the situation, ask smarter. opposing parties for extensions, connect with local law schools and clinical programs for assistance, and be willing to settle cases where the facts so dictate.

I have recruited volunteers in our Attorneys and support staff for my practice. union political activities. While with the Center for Effective Government, I recruited 25 legal experts and nonprofit leaders to challenge some Internal Revenue Service rules.

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Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

What would be your three major areas of concentration as D.C. Council member? How would you differentiate yourself from your competitors?

Poverty reduction, affordable housing, neighborhood quality. I’m an experienced community leader. I listen to people and want my work to reflect their interests. I practice honest and results-oriented government.

Education, affordable housing, statehood.

Government transparency, education achievement gap, affordable housing.

Education, affordable housing, transparent government.

Workforce development, education, community and economic development.

Strong neighborhoods, quality education, good paying jobs.

City growth, transportation, education.

A transparent budget, closing schools’ achievement gap, affordability.

Education, economic development and transportation.

Improving education, housing affordability, job creation.

I’m only one of two who has been elected to citywide office. I’m the most politically experienced. My priority is equal rights for D.C. residents through statehood.

I’ve focused on social justice and civil rights all my life.

Taught and mentored students at Anacostia High School, worked as public interest lawyer, serve as advisory neighborhood commissioner.

I’m the moderate in the race. I have business ties.

Am a father and a small-business owner. I have experience in passing legislation on the state, local and federal levels. Currently serve on the D.C. health exchange board.

I have a clear track record, with an emphasis on issues of fairness and equity, including minimum wage, a fair budget and paid sick days.

A mother of a young child, sixth-generation Washingtonian, and openly gay.

I bring the most extensive legislative and oversight experience, as well as civic and nonprofit board experience.

What can we do about political contributions to restore a reputation for honesty to the District’s elected officials?

Contributions are necessary to run a campaign. We must have transparency. I’m not opposed to corporate contributions, especially for non-incumbents.

Complete public financing.

There must be a transparent accountable process. I support an LLC contribution ban.

Eliminate the council’s authority to approve contracts.

We should ban corporate contributions in conformance with federal law. We should look at public financing to get away from big donors.

Focus on transparency and how it’s being raised. Would support public financing.

We should institute public financing and ban companies with city contracts from contributing.

Should we ban corporate contributions? Given recent Supreme Court decisions, would doing so invite a lawsuit we would lose? Currently, the D.C. Council must approve all contracts over $1 million. Would you push for a change giving a council supermajority the right to veto large contracts rather than the current process under which they must approve them? Would you have voted for the large nonunion retailer minimum wage law (affecting Walmart)?

No. It might invite a lawsuit we would lose. $2,000 cannot buy influence.

We’re doing what needs to be done by ending bundling. There are other issues, such as Council member David Catania’s having been paid over $200,000 annually as the vice president for corporate strategy of a city contractor, M.C. Dean, which does a lot of business with the District government. No. They are limited once the bundling is ended after this year.

A strong record of results as an advisory neighborhood commissioner. Got a new bus route on 16th Street and three new affordable, local child care programs. We should create We could have publicly financed public funding if campaign there is public system like New buy-in. York City.

Allow them to contribute to a corporate pool that would be equally divided among candidates making the ballot. Uncertain.

While I dislike them, that is not the solution. It would invite a lawsuit.

We should not ban them. It would invite a lawsuit.

If we create a true publicly financed system, it would reduce candidates’ need for corporate contributions.

Yes. In federal elections they are not allowed, so it should not be a problem.

Yes. The Supreme Court decisions dealt with indirect, not direct contributions. State bans have been upheld.

I would support it, but the main emphasis should be on transparency.

No, just businesses with contracts voted on by the council.

Approving contracts should be the mayor’s responsibility with no right of the council to veto.

The council should not be involved at all.

Yes. No, but the contracting approval process should be as transparent as possible.

The council’s role should change. Would consider supermajority as an option.

Yes. So much of council members’ voting might be tied to corporate contributions.

Yes.

I originally voted Yes. for it as I support labor, but then voted to uphold the veto to get entry-level jobs.

Yes. I was an organizer for it.

No. No, but I would have supported the joint D.C., Montgomery and Prince George’s increase in the overall minimum wage.

Yes.

No, but I favor the joint MontgomeryPrince George’sD.C. increase that passed.

Yes.

No. I wanted a more comprehensive approach that would have assured more development in wards 7 and 8.

No. We needed a more comprehensive wage standard.

Do you approve of allowing legal recreational marijuana sales?

I voted to No, but I believe decriminalize in decriminalizamarijuana tion. possession and reduce the fines. When voters approve it, I will uphold the law.

Uncertain.

Yes, in small amounts.

Yes, with restrictions.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

We have to study how things turn out in Colorado.

Either way there will be a debate. Recently, many have had to be approved retroactively. I think the current system is better.

Absolutely. The current approval is one of the main corrupting influences on council members.

Uncertain.

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Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

In looking over the recent budget, what spending areas, if any, would you like increased and which decreased?

Increase affordable housing, a worldclass educational system and ending D.C. homelessness. Reduce service duplication such as by making the recreation department responsible for maintaining school pools. There are similar issues in the tax office.

Increase spending on efforts to get statehood, for affordable housing and for alternative job training. Decrease on school system’s central office.

Increase spending for the neediest schools and for affordable housing.

Increase affordable housing, roads; no specific decreases.

Increase workforce development and job training. No substantial decreases.

Increase affordable housing resources, small business development and upgrades to city infrastructure. No decreases.

Preventive street repairs to avoid potholes; protected bike lanes; affordable child care programs; affordable housing; shift some funds from the new streetcar project.

Fund universal pre-K in neighborhood schools for every 3- and 4- yearold. Increase housing production trust fund and other affordable housing measures. Review contracting procedures to save money.

More for education, particularly middle and high schools. Find a way to pay for senior property tax relief without requiring heirs to pay taxes on the deferred amount. More on homelessness. No decreases.

Increase funds for workforce and local business development, senior services, affordable housing, transportation infrastructure. None decreased.

Some argue that we have more than sufficient reserve funds so there is no need to increase them to two months’ worth of spending as Mayor Vincent Gray believes. What are your thoughts?

We have I agree with Gray. adequate reserves now. But we need to continue to save. We do need to increase spending on the police department and for homelessness.

It’s ridiculous to have a large reserve when there is so much need.

I agree we should have two months’ reserve funding.

We should have two- to threemonths’ reserves.

As a smallbusiness owner, I believe two months is adequate, but needs can change. Sometimes we could need more and others we might need less.

Uncertain. I don’t know what’s appropriate to avoid reducing our bond rating.

We have more than any other state, perhaps a little high. We shouldn’t be overly conservative and take away from current pressing needs.

Having two months’ spending surplus is important.

I would not push for two months. It’s already more than sufficient.

What are your thoughts on the expansion of the sales tax to health clubs and yoga studios? If you are opposed, what tax increases or spending cuts would you support to make up the difference? Do you approve of the council’s decision to delay spending on streetcar lines to finance middleclass income tax cuts and reduce the estate tax threshold? Which taxes would you like increased and which taxes decreased, given our current budget situation?

I’m comfortable with that.

It was necessary The expansion to include them. was incredibly misguided. Would have kept $100 fee for outof-District employees as recommended by the Tax Revision Commission.

I opposed the increase. I’d increase tobacco and other sin taxes to make up any shortfall.

A bad area. We had a quarterbillion surplus last year. We didn’t need to increase taxes.

Sales tax should include services. I favor subsidies for health clubs in low-income areas.

I support taxing services like gyms.

I’m opposed. There are potential cost savings in the Department of Employment Services.

I would not try to reverse it.

Yes.

No. It was shortsighted.

I’m opposed to the increase because we should not be taxing behavior we want to promote. As a public health advocate, I’m concerned about disincentivizing people from working out. Yes, for short term to focus on tax relief, but we can’t delay H Street development as local businesses are counting on infrastructure improvements. I’d focus on personal property tax relief and re-examine the expansion of the sales tax.

Yes. H Street should progress, but future lines are not as important.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, as we need more time for streetcar planning. I would not reverse the tax decreases.

Decrease further taxes on senior citizens’ homes. We should consider adding more services to the sales tax.

Look at property tax credit for small businesses including renters, especially neighborhoodserving retail.

Eliminate the gym tax. Possibly increase on earners of over $1 million. Look at reducing business taxes.

We don’t need any increases. I would rather reduce middleincome taxes and business property and profits taxes and further raise the estate tax exemption.

More than 60 percent of D.C. government employees live outside the District, and as a result the District can’t collect their income taxes. What, if anything, should be done about it?

We should try to make neighborhoods more affordable for everybody.

Study rent or other housing subsidies for city employees.

Improve schools and have moderateincome housing.

Offer extra points as we do for veterans. Provide more comprehensive job training.

We need tax incentives for police, teachers and fire/EMS personnel; more workforce housing for city employees; and to improve neighborhood schools.

Yes, but not for I’m opposed to trolleys, but the estate tax threshold. money should have gone to those with great need rather than middle-class tax cuts.

Yes, but we should find alternative methods to fund the trolley cars.

I’m comfortable No increases or decreases are with the reductions we’ve necessary. made. Possibly increase alcohol and tobacco taxes. Tax marijuana if it becomes legal.

Uncertain.

Lower business taxes to be more competitive with Virginia. No increases.

Decrease taxes on seniors and all residential property taxes. Increase taxes on luxury goods and fast food.

We should hire more D.C. residents to fill these positions. It’s very difficult to address the issue.

In spite of the lawsuit, I believe D.C. employees should be D.C. residents.

Offer incentives through health and wellness subsidies and possibly bonuses.

Increase job training and workforce development to increase hiring of more District residents.

The ultimate answer is to be a state. The interim is to introduce the $100 fee for employers to pay for the infrastructure they use as recommended by the Tax Revision Commission.

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Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Some say that very wealthy retired people are the most likely to leave the District due to high income tax rates. Should there be a tax exemption on retirement income such as Social Security and 401(k) distributions similar to Pennsylvania’s? What approaches, if any, should be taken to decrease the likelihood of lower-income, long-term District residents being forced from their homes because of increasing real estate values and taxes, or are our current policies generally adequate?

No.

No.

Uncertain.

An examination is worth undertaking if it might increase the city’s tax revenue.

Yes.

We should eliminate property and income taxes on the low-income elderly. We must focus on them as it is difficult when prices continue to rise. Unsure exactly what to do for low-income families.

Increase subsidies for lowincome people’s property taxes. Subsidize rents for the short term to offset increases by landlords when low-income rent obligations expire at the end of 15-year lowinterest loans.

Require developers to set aside truly affordable units to keep them here.

Lower property tax rate for seniors and/or provide housing subsidies.

Mayor Vincent Gray says that the District receives little tax revenue from high-tech firms but is very attractive to their potential employees. Do you approve of legislation lowering D.C. profits taxes to attract these companies from Virginia and Maryland, and reducing capital gains taxes for their investors, since virtually any taxes we collect will be additional city revenue? The District’s commercial real estate and business taxes are the area’s highest by far. Business groups say Virginia attracts many District firms due to attractive tax rates. Should there be an effort to reduce them to better compete? If so, how would we make up the lost revenue?

I support lowering the capital gains taxes, and giving them the same tax rate as Virginia’s.

Yes.

We’ve focused too much on attracting businesses and not enough on our residents.

Yes. The commercial real estate tax should be reduced and the profits tax looked at. We can make up revenue through our speed cameras, which are there for public safety but do generate revenue.

I don’t believe we No. need to do that — just try to find office space here!

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

I’d study whether Would consider No. it would be fiscal- decreasing taxes ly responsible. on them.

We should consider it.

No.

Increase affordable housing funds and lower individual property taxes.

They are not adequate. We should increase the affordable housing stock, ensure there are rent stabilized apartments, and create a welcoming environment for good paying jobs.

Address real estate taxes for seniors; more bus routes.

Expand property tax credit for lowincome owners and renters. Strengthen Office of the Tenant Advocate to preserve current affordable rental housing and inform renters of their right to purchase if their building might be sold.

Some policies are adequate, but inadequately funded such as housing trust fund, the home purchase assistance program, training people for jobs in wards 5, 7 and 8, and parts of 4. Eliminate deferred property inheritance tax.

They’re not adequate. We must invest more in low-income and workforce housing and rental vouchers for seniors and create mixedincome housing.

Yes. The tech industry has tremendous potential for us.

Yes.

Yes, if targeted to help grow the economy and if they assist in training people for jobs.

Yes to profits taxes; uncertain about capital gains taxes.

No.

Yes.

I agree with Mayor Gray. If we miss the tech wave, we’re in trouble.

Make them more competitive with Virginia’s rates. We might not lose revenue by attracting more businesses. Try to streamline District agencies to work more effectively with small businesses.

Yes. We could increase sales taxes and introduce a gross receipts tax.

The District should try to be competitive with surrounding jurisdictions if it doesn’t hurt our overall fiscal health.

We should reduce them, but am uncertain as to how much. Our rates do not have to be as low as Virginia’s. We need more analysis. The goal should be, over time, no lost revenue.

We lowered the rates to be competitive. I agree with what the council did.

We must look for a comprehensive structure, particularly for small businesses. We should have a task force to develop proposals.

Yes. We must be competitive with Maryland and Virginia. We should have tax breaks for firms locating east of the Anacostia River and in underutilized commercial corridors.

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Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

What steps would you take to reduce homelessness?

Start housing programs for veterans with wraparound services and for LGBT youth. Have wraparound social services within the shelters, especially health and mental health.

Provide more transitional and permanent housing for lowincome people. Have better permanent shelter.

We have 500 vacant public housing units. Bring them back on line.

Assess city’s current shelters for replacement or renovation. Focus on the Housing First model. Strengthen mental health services.

Build more quality shelters and offer wraparound services. Increase affordable housing investment.

Upgrade D.C. General to serve as transitional home. Put in educational and training programs to reduce likelihood of their becoming homeless again.

Overall we would save money if we put them into housing. Eliminating an emergency room visit would save us one month’s rent.

Examine how we are spending our homeless dollars. Spend more for permanent supportive housing. Close D.C. General. Help Miriam’s Kitchen and other similar organizations.

Job training and education are important, as are mental health services. Connect them to services as quickly as possible. Hire more social workers. Try to support nonprofits.

Improve adult literacy and job training. Invest in low-income housing.

What additional steps, if any, should the District take to help former prison inmates find jobs?

I co-introduced a ban on questions on prison history on initial job applications. We should purge their records if they stay out of trouble for five years. Look at ending restriction on their living in public housing.

I support the “ban the box” legislation, but would allow background checks and asking questions in interviews. Have more training.

Ban questions about felony records on employment applications, provide job training and prepare corporations to receive them.

A returning citizens “incubator program” with a minimum annual $1.5 million investment.

I support efforts to prevent employers from using their past history as a reason for not hiring them, with certain exceptions.

I favor “ban the box” legislation. Offer more job training, job fairs and assistance in showcasing their skills.

Make sure that while in prison they have access to literacy and job training, and upon release have the government offer stable housing and job training.

Reduce class sizes; have students use more modern technology in preparing reports; increase resources for underperforming schools.

Rethink the new boundary plan. More aggressively address the achievement gap. Provide more public services and earlier intervention to reduce the dropout rate.

Move away from intimidation of educators through testing with vengeance.

Some educators say that per-pupil spending in areas with a great deal of poverty ought to be higher than in areas where students generally come from affluent, well-educated families. Do you agree? Only one District public school child this year became a National Merit Scholar. There were quite a few District private school students and suburban public school students. What, if anything, should be done to address the discrepancy? Are we putting too much emphasis on testing in our public schools?

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

No, except for wraparound services, but we need to improve high-poverty schools significantly.

I favor the “ban the box” legislation. Job training for needed jobs is important. Strengthen the community college program. We could pay firms to train them. Improve access to drug treatment. Speed up Be more A comprehensive There should be Teachers and aggressive with transformation of administrators one system for plan with low-performing chancellor on benchmarks and both public and should be held schools by closing the accountable charter school; regular reviews achievement gap increasing their of progress. ensure teachers, based on sturesources. and level the dent improveparents, field for students Extend or ment, not on administrators in poverty. More restructure the and city officials whether their school day. oversight of students are at are part of the Ensure lowgrade level. More charters and conversation. income students resources to help ensure their have access to low-income par- budgets are technology. ents be engaged. transparent. Yes. Enhance Yes, but the Yes. Spending should Generally not. increased funds spending on Public schools be based on should go to the students in loware public needs, and not performing students’ schools. We just per pupil. schools, but we Children can be should believe in schools. must continue to equality. very intelligent support other Wraparound coming out of schools, too. services can be very modest targeted to them. means.

Job training; tax incentives for businesses that hire them; partnership with private sector to create a job bank.

What steps do you feel should be taken to improve public education?

Strengthen job training and educational programs. Ban questioning during employment interviews about criminal records, but still allow later background checks before final job offer. Allocate resources more transparently; work closely on needs with individual schools; refine the teacher and student assessment performance process.

We give too little attention for high-performers. We need to make sure we have programs everywhere in the city for the gifted and talented.

We should expand the International Baccalaureate programs we now have, especially for science.

More resources should go to failing schools rather than to successful ones.

Have more advanced-level curricular offerings throughout the city.

Have teachers in local schools who can help identify candidates and assist in the application process.

The District should concentrate on ensuring that all children’s needs are met.

Offer more specialized education, such as magnet schools.

Increase the number of magnet and International Baccalaureate programs similar to Montgomery Blair.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

We need transparency in how test scores are used to judge students, teachers and schools. It’s not yes or no. It should be used to increase performance.

Yes, but it would Yes. be OK if we did a better job on the type of testing.

No, as long as Yes, absolutely. the subject of the test is the curriculum the student has been taught. However, I don’t support students being taught to the test. They need to be taught to think.

Make sure high I’m most school students concerned about are prepared for raising the floor. the SAT. I’m not sure the National Merit scholarships are a measure of intellectual development and curiosity.

Yes, but we need to have it. Kids need to build their critical thinking skills. You don’t have to teach to the test.

Equalize curricular and extracurricular activities across the city. Develop turnaround plans for underperforming schools. Expand vocational education. Yes, but we must be able to measure the outcomes.

Yes. They’re important for measuring outcomes and teacher accountability, but we are losing fundamental skills like strong writing.

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Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

Add more Uncertain. vocational training. Increase spending on extracurricular activities. Reduce central office personnel.

Increase educators’ salaries. More technology in the classroom. Sell some empty school buildings. Eliminate billboards such as the one at Oyster-Adams.

Add vocational training, D.C. history, foreign languages.

Extra focus should be directed at children with special needs, including the very bright.

We often renovate a school and then have to re-renovate it. They are very expensive. They should be better planned.

Add pre-K for 3-and 4-year olds in every neighborhood elementary school. Look at funding extended-day programs. Determine whether maintenance and building budgets meet each school’s need.

Continue focus on school modernization. Provide technology, field trips and overseas travel opportunities. Increase magnet programs.

Add libraries, arts and teacher funding. Reduce central office administrative costs.

Payment must be equitable, but charters should be under the same scrutiny as the public schools.

They are not getting it, but it should not be dollar for dollar.

I disagree, as they can apply for philanthropic funding.

I agree. Per pupil funding should be equal for both systems.

I agree. There should be a re-evaluation of the funding formula for both.

I believe resource allocation should not just be based on a per pupil basis.

I’m uncertain if they are equal. I understand the charter complaints, but want to see why attorney general says it’s untrue. The goal should be equality.

We need to fund their buildings and maintenance based on their needs.

Have stronger oversight to ensure they can effectively do their jobs; don’t just provide more money for buildings. We should help them raise foundation money.

I agree. There must be equitable funding.

Some say the right to attend charter schools or public schools elsewhere in the District makes building quality neighborhood schools difficult. What are your thoughts?

I’m a proponent of quality neighborhood schools. Parents should have the right to send children outside their neighborhoods.

It does, but parents need to have alternatives as the D.C. system in many areas is failing.

Nowhere in the city should we have a failing school.

It can. The competition needs to be transparent. Don’t allow expulsions midyear to raise test scores. Do not regulate charters’ locations.

I disagree.

I agree. As a father, I want quality neighborhood schools. The lottery system makes it difficult to focus sufficient resources to develop strong neighborhood schools.

Not in and of itself. But it would help neighborhood schools if we had more encouragement to go to a neighborhood school.

Parents need better immediate options while we improve the neighborhood schools across the board.

We can build quality neighborhood schools in spite of the right to attend charters and out-ofboundary traditional public schools

Should charter schools be allowed to limit their services, in whole or in part, to the surrounding neighborhoods?

A portion of their No. slots should be reserved for their neighborhoods.

Yes. They should have neighborhood preference if we are to have neighborhood schools.

No.

No, except for a possible small exception.

Yes. Yes, in part, by giving preference to neighborhood kids.

No. They should be accessible to everyone in the city.

Yes, but they should not be required to.

Do you generally approve of the school boundary proposals as currently drawn? Are there any specific changes you would make?

More tweaking needs to be made, but boundary changes were long overdue.

No. There is a lot of tweaking that needs to be done. For instance, Key Elementary is now overcrowded and the new plan will make it more so. The situation in Crestwood is another problem, as are lots of other areas.

No. They do not require neighborhood schools.

I largely support them.

Yes.

Yes. One must make decisions. Once in place, we can address the issues that will come up.

It’s all about the transition and phasing-in. I’m not convinced they are thoughtful enough. The quality must be equal.

There needs to be more cooperation between charters and D.C. Public Schools. Improving local schools will not occur overnight. Twenty-five percent of lottery seats should go to high-poverty students attending more affluent schools. There should be some kind of neighborhood preference, but I’m worried about the lack of coordination with neighborhood DCPS schools. I have concerns about students moving from higherperforming schools to lowerperforming schools.

There are some good things about them and some really notso-good things. We don’t want to divide the city by Rock Creek Park or the Anacostia River. It forces us to consider the quality of neighborhood schools.

No. I don’t believe the boundary revisions will result in a critical mass in underpopulated schools.

Do you approve of the movement of Crestwood/16th Street Heights to MacFarland Middle School and Roosevelt High School?

If the issue is distance, yes. If the issue is quality performance, we don’t know the answer as both schools will be newly regenerated possibly to a high-quality status.

No. Many people Uncertain. bought their houses in that neighborhood in the anticipation their children could go to Wilson. At the least, it should be phased in over time.

It is an example of why reform is so difficult. I do approve of it as part of the plan, but would focus resources on improving MacFarland and Roosevelt.

Yes. It’s a necessary evil.

Undecided.

No, unless the phasing-in and transition are more robust and helpful.

I’m concerned parents will leave the D.C. Public Schools system.

There needs to be much more discussion before it’s implemented. People have bought homes based on school feeder patterns.

No, because MacFarland does not yet exist. We shouldn’t force parents into schools with lower performance reputations.

Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

What line items, if any, should be reduced or stricken from or added to the school budget?

Add free breakfast and lunch. Reduce size of classes in under-performing schools. I have voted for more enrichment activities, art and music. Look at downsizing administration.

Some advocates claim that charter schools do not receive as much per pupil as the public school system does, as most have to fund their own buildings. Do you agree? If so, what should be done about it?

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

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The CurrenT AT-LArGE SEATS (2) D.C. CouNCIL What should be required to make a change from Crestwood/16th Street Heights to MacFarland and Roosevelt more acceptable to the community?

If we invest in several new middle schools as suggested by the task force that studied boundaries, should there be limitations on new charter middle schools for financial reasons? If yes, how should any limitations be determined? The D.C. Office of Planning has been praised and criticized for favoring fewer parking places in new apartment buildings. Supporters say parking is expensive to build, forcing higher rents. Critics say it would worsen often-tight parking conditions. Others say there have been reasonable compromises in the agency’s proposal. What is your position? Is the present level of enforcement for qualityof-life offenses such as public urination, graffiti and littering generally adequate, too heavy-handed or not tough enough? How would you get better enforcement of laws on jaywalking, bicycle riders ignoring moving vehicle laws, and drivers ignoring yield signs, using cellphones and blocking the box, or would you eliminate some of these laws?

Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

Brian Hart independent

Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

The highly regarded programming at Deal and Wilson should be introduced at MacFarland and Roosevelt. The boundaries for Deal and MacFarland and Wilson and Roosevelt should be shared. Yes.

They need to address specific problems. With Roosevelt, it’s safety and more resources.

Uncertain.

Improve education in both schools. Evaluate their educators. Engage with parents.

Additional investment and resources and community involvement.

We must invest to improve Roosevelt and MacFarland.

Specialized education planned for Roosevelt needs to become a reality. We need to see the instructors and the curriculum.

More community It all comes back input with the to quality. chancellor about how we build the confidence of parents. Ask parents what they need today so we’ll have three or four years to build their confidence.

No.

Yes. Ban them from where the new middle schools are being built.

No.

No.

Yes. The city should be a partner in deciding where charters can go.

Charters should Yes. There needs have to consult to be more with the coordination. community and the city, but they should have the right to locate where they want.

No, but we need to look at the ones we have to ensure they are performing.

No.

I favor parking in buildings. We may need a local bus system for small neighborhood areas and more bicycle options.

All of those statements are true. We must look at it on a case-by-case basis.

Developers should be required to have parking facilities in their highdensity buildings.

There have been reasonable compromises. The city should have more market-rate parking.

There have been reasonable compromises.

We can come to reasonable compromises if we ensure all stakeholders have a seat at the table.

I feel there have With more options such as been reasonable compromises. Uber, the need for having a car has somewhat decreased. Where there is a lot of mass transit and carsharing vehicles available, I agree with the planning staff.

New developments should have their own parking.

It depends on the neighborhood. We should reduce it near subway stations.

It’s adequate.

Adequate.

It’s applied along Adequate, except Not tough for nuisance enough in many racial lines. noise violations. neighborhoods. White folks get the service; blacks and Latinos do not.

Generally adequate, but some neighborhoods need more attention.

It needs to be more robust.

Traffic cameras would help. Currently lives are endangered. Increase fines.

We need stricter enforcement through having more beat officers. Bicyclists don’t know many of the laws.

Putting officers back on the street.

Through focused education and reasonable targeted enforcement.

Have more police Police districts staffing. should have units tasked with traffic and pedestrian safety.

Would consider licensing requirement for bicycles. Increase cameras for other illicit activities.

Better education programs and enforcement.

Courtney r. Snowden independent

Inadequate as to Not tough illegal construc- enough. tion. We also need more traffic enforcement in built-up areas.

We need more officers to enforce them. Give them more training on these issues. Look at how Amsterdam handles it.

robert White independent A detailed plan for building MacFarland and turning around Roosevelt.

Not tough enough in many neighborhoods.

Reduce meter enforcement and increase traffic enforcement.

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Eric J. Jones independent

Khalid Pitts independent

Kishan Putta independent

Elissa Silverman independent

Courtney r. Snowden independent

robert White independent

No. The recent Not an adequate No. We need a reduction by 400 number who live small increase. was a mistake. here.

No.

In general, yes, but we should examine their deployment.

No.

We need to ensure we are deploying our current officers effectively, but we might need more given our population increases.

No, especially walking the beat. We need analysis.

No. The need is growing by the day with the high number of retirements.

The fines should be equal to cars as it’s a safety issue. Adult riders should not be allowed on sidewalks.

Fines should be increased and adults should not be allowed on sidewalks.

Fines should be on a par with automobiles. Adult riders should not be allowed on sidewalks.

There should be an increase, and no cyclists should be allowed on sidewalks.

Unsure about increases. They should be allowed on sidewalks where there are no bike lanes for safety reasons.

The fines should not be increased. Adults should only be allowed on sidewalks under special conditions.

Our laws need to be enforced. Red blinking lights should be required on bikes at night. Then we can look at fine increases.

Yes. Adults shouldn’t be allowed on sidewalks.

Business improvement districts should be allowed to expand into residential areas with residential approval.

No.

No.

No.

Yes.

No. It would exacerbate the haves and havenots.

Yes, but a portion of the extra revenues should benefit the entire city.

Fines should not be increased. We should enforce current laws. They should not be allowed on sidewalks, particularly in busy commercial areas. It would be divisive and add to social disparities and have an outsized effect on elderly long-time residents.

We still have a problem with juvenile offenders. We have to give more attention to the rehabilitation of delinquent youths.

The department is now doing a better job. More oversight is needed. It used to be a disaster.

Uncertain, but we must keep it under review.

Overall, a relatively good job of late. Supervision could be improved.

The agency is doing a better job but needs more resources and council oversight.

As a former court-appointed jail system adviser, I recognize that we need alternative approaches to addressing at-risk youth and pay increased attention to cultural and sexual orientation differences.

Yes. Remain as now.

There should be Eliminate them a single common as there is no transparency. fund that is equally accessed between the members with strict guidelines.

Eliminate them.

Yes. Remain as now.

Size would No. matter less if there were more transparency on contributions and how they are spent.

No.

Yes. One council member was elected with just 18 percent of the vote.

I would consider it.

Yes to runoffs; no to instant runoffs.

I am open to studying it, but should use resources to increase voting.

Anita Bonds Democratic Nominee

Michael D. Brown independent

Do you think we have an adequate number of police officers?

Yes, so long as we remain at full capacity. But we need to deploy them better, particularly to prevent property crimes.

Should the fines for bicycle riders who violate traffic regulations be substantially increased? Should adult riders be allowed on sidewalks? Should D.C. allow residents to set up selftaxing districts where residents agree to pay extra taxes to receive more services, like the business improvement districts in D.C. and in Maryland municipalities? The D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services has been criticized over the years for alleged lax supervision of juvenile offenders. Do you feel the department overall is now doing a good job? If not, what would you as a council member do about it? Should D.C. Council members be allowed to keep their constituent service funds? If yes, should they be larger, smaller or left as they are now? Should the District have runoff or instant runoff (where voters mark second and third choices) primary and general elections to ensure the winning candidate receives at least 50 percent of the vote.

Graylan Scott Hagler independent

No.

Brian Hart independent

Biking responsibly should not be banned on sidewalks, but we should encourage the use of streets. We need more bike lanes. No. We shouldn’t I would consider have two D.C.’s. it. It’s interesting.

Beyond oversight, kids should be pushed into a path to do something productive such as a GED program or employment training.

It has improved, but additional oversight is needed. The agency wisely focuses on rehabilitation.

No. It buys access and influence. I favor a line item for the council as a whole with strict rules based on need and not pay-to-play.

There has to be more transparency as to who’s giving and how the funds are being spent.

The funds should go to a general fund, not to particular council members.

Yes.

I have a concern on how it would affect minorityparty candidates.

Yes to runoffs, but not to instant runoffs. We should look at best practices elsewhere.

The agency isn’t We need much more oversight. doing a good enough job. It’s very difficult. I would ensure the agency is held accountable and is under strict oversight.

Yes.

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The CurrenT WArD 1 SEAT STATE BoArD of EDuCATIoN Are the “Common Core” standards — semi-nationwide subject standards being developed with many other states — a good idea? Should there be a foreign language requirement for high school graduation? If so, what should it be and what languages should be included? What should the physical education requirements be for graduation? How should teacher quality be measured?

Some charge that evaluating schools and teachers by test scores encourages teachers to constantly prepare pupils for the tests — sometimes so often that students do not develop the ability to think for themselves. Others say we need objective means to measure the quality of schools and teachers, and standardized tests are the only way to do it. How do you strike the right balance? The state board can create graduation requirements. Should there be different requirements for children planning to attend college and those who plan to immediately enter the work force? Should course work on D.C. residents’ lack of full citizenship rights be a graduation requirement? Students who misbehave in the classroom interfere with learning by other students. Yet students who are suspended often end up in the criminal justice system. How would you address the problem of classroom misbehavior? Should we have in-school suspension? If so, what should be the educational requirements for children during their in-school suspension? In-school suspension could prove quite costly. Some say it would result in fewer students dropping out of school and fewer involved with the criminal justice system, thereby over time saving money. What are your thoughts? What do you think of D.C. Council member David Catania’s proposed legislation that would have sent parents to jail if their kids were consistently truant? How can a system of quality neighborhood schools be built when children have the right to attend charter schools or other District public schools with better reputations?

David Do

E. Gail Anderson Holness

Lillian Perdomo

Laura Wilson Phelan

Scott Simpson

Yes. They provide equal access for all students throughout most of the country. We must ensure our testing aligns with the standards, so we can compare our results. Two semesters; whatever languages the particular high school offers.

No, as we don’t have cookiecutter children. Education must be geared to the children being taught.

Yes. The process needs to involve local teachers and educators. We should also require financial literacy.

Yes. It’s critical that we set Yes. We need to measure rigorous standards, and I progress by a single yardstick. appreciate how it goes into depth in a number of subjects.

Minimum of a year; Spanish, Mandarin, Latin and French.

At least four years; Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French and German.

It should be two semesters, and playing on a sports team should count. It should not be tied to test scores. We should follow Montgomery County and evaluate teachers’ classes using principals and other teachers. If they are not successful, they should have professional development opportunities for up to two years. Testing should not be tied to specific students or teachers or their salaries. The National Assessment for Educational Progress tests just use random samples to measure overall progress.

They need it every semester. It should be a part of the regular curriculum. Measure performance based on outcome of students’ tests.

Yes, for four years. I want languages to start in elementary school for most children. I want every language offered where teachers are available. It should be throughout students’ school career. Based on standardized tests, their ability to track all students’ work, amount of parental involvement and organizational ability. Students should have input starting with middle school.

Individual students’ academic progress, principal and master teacher observation, contribution to the school environment by helping colleagues, students’ family engagement.

By student progress on tests and observation in classrooms.

Standardized testing gives us a sense of what is learned, but we cannot just look at scores. Quality of science and other projects and student classroom participation are also important.

The new exams the District has adopted go deeply into content understanding and application. They measure critical thinking ability.

We need a well-rounded evaluation system including observation, student satisfaction and student growth as measured by tests.

I like the approach whereby there Absolutely not. They should be is a regular diploma, a distinction the same. diploma and a technical education diploma, with another for students with severe cognitive disabilities.

Yes. You can have different tracks, but there should be general standards for them.

No.

Absolutely, yes. One size does not fit all.

Yes, as a part of our civics requirement.

Yes, as a part of the civics class so we’ll have more informed residents.

We do need a D.C. history course for high school students.

No.

Yes, included in civics classes.

I favor “restorative justice” under which students can talk through what they did, why they did it and how their behavior can be improved. If they continue, disciplinary action should be taken.

Students with major problems should be sent to a special school so other students can adequately learn and not be impeded.

Many children are not ready for a classroom environment. We need to get more resources to coordinate help.

Encourage D.C. Public Schools to manage misbehavior by stressing things that interest the misbehaving students.

We need an in-school discipline model, including counseling. Students should not lose class time.

Yes, so students are not left in poor environments. They should review what they’ve missed in the classroom. There should be a dedicated teacher to help them. In-school suspensions are better than at-home suspensions. In the long run, such a system would save money.

Yes. It’s already in place. They should do the same work they’d do as if they were in a regular classroom. There are qualified teachers who can handle it. In-school suspension would cut down on criminal justice problems as they’re not out in the community. Anybody can be turned around.

Yes. Coursework must be a part Yes, for the totally disruptive. We Yes as an option. Students need more social workers to work should have the same curriculum of it, as well as counseling. with them. Offer them one-on-one as they would in their classrooms. attention.

I disagree with it. That’s not how to fix the system. We need to improve the home environment.

There should be limited special times set aside to prepare for tests. It should not be a part of everyday class time.

I am totally against it. Who will take care of children while parents are not at home? Often parents don’t know when their children go out the back door. We need to provide programming It’s a cloudy area. You compete and activities that the parents with quality teachers as well. value. That’s going to take time. Teachers don’t want to go to schools with substandard reputations.

In-school suspension is the only answer. There are charter schools for youngsters with special problems.

How to live a healthy lifestyle. All four years; playing on a team Would keep two semesters and a should count. written requirement.

We need to do everything possible to engage our students. The cost savings would multiply several times over.

We can’t send them to jail. Who I disagree with that. It doesn’t solve the problem. will pay the mortgage? Often parents have no control over their children. We can do it if we hire quality teachers with proper training and accreditation. We need to build from where we are. Parents need to put pressure so specialized charter and public schools are not next door. People can move mountains if they organize.

No additional requirements unless we have the resources.

Engaging families more deeply in neighborhood schools would encourage them to attend and stay in them. The board could include a family engagement rating in the standards for school quality.

It’s worth the initial investment.

That is the wrong direction. Truancy prevention should include social workers, not criminal penalties. We must equip neighborhood schools to do community engagement to improve their reputations.

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The CurrenT Tricia Braun

Why do you want to be on the D.C. State We need skilled people on the board to Board of Education? work for the best public education D.C. can provide. As a former trial lawyer, I can bring laser focus to creating excellence in schools. What would be your three major areas High standards for teachers and of concentration should you be elected? students; improving middle and high schools; working to build comprehensive vision for public education. Do you have any children? If so, where do they go to school? Are the “Common Core” standards — semi-nationwide subject standards being developed with many other states — a good idea? Should there be a foreign language requirement for high school graduation? If so, what should it be and what languages should be included? What should the physical education requirements be for graduation?

ruth Wattenberg

I want to be part of the solution of making D.C. schools great.

To make sure children get a great education and to bring more community involvement.

I have been active in education policy and put two kids through D.C. public schools.

Finding common ground among policy stakeholders; teacher certification; teacher training.

Students with disabilities; curriculum to include foreign languages, science, arts and music; getting regular public and charter schools to work together.

Restore emphasis on science, social studies and arts; establish a smarter, more streamlined testing process; advocate for excellent education across the city. One college freshman and one junior at a private high school in Silver Spring.

Three — two at Key Elementary and an older one at Georgetown Day School.

One at St. Albans School, two at National No. Cathedral.

Yes. It creates a clear high standard for teachers and students.

Yes. It’s important to have high standards.

Yes.

Yes, for two units of the same language. Languages such as French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Latin and Russian.

Yes. Two years are ideal, but it can be a problem as children shift schools. Schools should choose their languages.

At least two years. Spanish, Chinese and Yes, for two years. High school should French. choose which one(s).

At least three semesters.

PE should ideally be after the school day. The minimum should depend on the school. Balanced between students’ performance including growth and principal evaluation.

At least two years or playing a sport for three or more years.

I’m worried about increasing them as it might drive out academic electives.

Based on student improvement as measured by tests.

Make standards more flexible to include applicants with varied experiences. Chemistry Ph.D. needn’t take certification courses.

Work with superintendent to find passionate teachers and give them needed training to teach in an urban environment.

By mix of principal, peer review and growth in relevant test scores, plus recognition of contributions to the school. Have great principals; don’t reduce everything to test scores; provide environment where teachers as well as kids can learn; provide good training.

Tests are a necessary evil as an objective measurement of performance. The new tests will better measure problem-solving ability.

Standardized tests are part of the way. Teachers should have leeway to work with different kinds of students. Not every kid is the same.

The overemphasis on testing is driving the non-tested subjects out of the curriculum. The right way to use test scores is to trigger an analysis of what’s going on.

We ought to have a higher diploma and a regular diploma to measure both.

No. Some might go to technical school and then college, and others drop out of colleges to go into the workforce.

No. They are the minimum requirement for both, but high schools may adopt additional certifications for kids going to work or going to college.

Schools should have the autonomy to have courses to prepare their children for the workforce or college.

Technical schools will help that. Give students a choice as to what school fits them the best.

It should get examples of the best being done around the country and bring the options to the attention of our public schools.

No.

No. I don’t see how it helps students’ futures.

No, but every civics teacher does talk about it — as they should.

Schools need to offer in-house suspensions and train teachers to find the root of the problem, e.g. possible mental illness or issues related to poverty. Have them sit on the side of the classroom. We should look at best practices at other schools. I’m unsure what to do, so I would look at best practices at other schools.

Create a policy of classroom management. There should be in-school suspension where students do as class work whatever is taught in the regular classroom. If sent home, they should have class work to do.

There should be transparency about suspension and expulsion, and an enormous effort to promote good student behavior. In-school suspension should be in a study hall environment, but students should receive help on their academic work. Except for the most dangerous students, who need alternative options, we should use in-school suspension.

Neighborhood schools ultimately benefit when families have a choice. Charter school innovation has been passed on to and benefited DCPS schools.

It starts with parental engagement at the It’s not a problem in Ward 3. We have increasingly good neighborhood schools elementary school level. If needed, and good charter school options. teachers should visit parents’ houses. The key is what’s best for the student.

Standardized testing to provide an objective measure; classroom observation by observers within and outside school; peer review. What can the board do to get better Setting high standards would attract teachers in D.C. classrooms? teachers who want to meet them. Setting long-term goals would give teachers a certainty that they do not always have. It’s important to have objective Some charge that evaluating schools and teachers by test scores encourages measures as a part of the evaluation teachers to constantly prepare pupils for process. This year we’re moving to a new test and Chancellor Kaya Henderson has the tests — sometimes so often that announced test scores won’t be used to students do not develop the ability to evaluate teachers. Peer review and think for themselves. Others say we classroom observation are important. need objective means to measure One can compare student writing at the quality, and standardized tests are the only way to do it. How do you strike the beginning and at end of year to see how they’ve improved. right balance? I don’t know the answer to that. We The state board can create graduation requirements. Should there be different should look at what other states are doing. We must recognize the need to requirements for children planning to prepare students for careers who will not attend college and those who plan to be going to college. immediately enter the work force? How should the state board enhance In the current economy this can be very career education options? dynamic. I would look at what other states are doing and ask professionals for their advice. Should course work on D.C. residents’ It’s a great opportunity. We should have lack of full citizenship rights be a a D.C. history course, just like many graduation requirement? states have state history courses. Bringing attention to the issue can help. Students who misbehave in the It might be psychological or social classroom interfere with learning by welfare services. We must also shed other students, yet students who are suspended often end up in the criminal light on suspensions. There should be in-school suspensions where students justice system. How should the state keep up with their class work. board address the problem of classroom misbehavior? The long-term costs of dropouts are In-school suspension could prove quite costly. Some say it would result in fewer huge and far greater than preventing the future problem. One issue is that students dropping out of school and fewer involved with the criminal justice children are moving from elementary to middle or middle to high school without system, thereby over time saving having to be properly behaved. Schools money. What are your thoughts? should ensure students meet the standards for the grades they are in. The bottom line is that every How can a system of quality neighborhood needs access to a local neighborhood schools be built when children have the right to attend charter quality school. The board can work with schools or other District public schools? the state superintendent as well as the chancellor and the deputy mayor for education and the charter board to work on building a clear and comprehensive vision for pubic education in the District to increase schools’ quality.

How should teacher evaluation be measured?

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tively. He described routinely walking around Petworth at 3 a.m. with a bag of marijuana in his pocket, but said he was never stopped by police. In contrast, Ward 5 member Kenyan McDuffie, who is black, reported that he and his friends had frequent interactions with law enforcement during their youth — even when they clearly weren’t doing anything wrong. “I can’t count how many times I’ve been stopped by police officers,� he said. “I can’t

count how many times I’ve been thrown on the sidewalk.� Discussion about police brutality generated some of the hearing’s most intense moments, including during testimony from Patrice Sulton of D.C.’s affiliate of the NAACP. “The police officers in D.C. — some of the officers — treat the citizens who are black in this community like animals on a daily basis,� she said. Advocates singled out specific police practices they find problematic, including gratuitous use of flash-bang grenades and battering rams as well as “jump-out� stops where sev-

eral officers emerge swiftly from an unmarked car to frisk an individual on the street. Advocates even questioned the use of “consent searches� wherein citizens voluntarily submit to police searches. The worry is that citizens are consenting out of fear or intimidation. Several council members, including Grosso and committee chair Tommy Wells, who represents Ward 6, said more responsibility must fall on the police not to escalate interactions with citizens. They also wondered aloud about whether officers need to be as heavily armed as they often are.

The council members generally steered clear of criticizing D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, but advocates including at-large D.C. Council candidate Eugene Puryear said the chief is part of the problem. “I know Cathy Lanier is very popular, but it seems that she errs on the side of using more force, more police officers in communities as opposed to building relationships,� Puryear said. The Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety will reconvene Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Wilson Building to discuss these issues with representatives of the police department.

HOMELESS: Weekend meals From Page 7

hospitality is important. We try to make it a nice, pleasant experience. ‌ A lot of people who come to the dinners are repeat customers, and over time you get to know people.â€? There’s “a significant homeless populationâ€? in Georgetown, which is surprising to many people, given its posh image, according to Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, a new associate pastor at Georgetown Presbyterian Church and supervisor of the Sunday dinners. There are “a lot of folks sleeping in the courtyards of churches, the [public] library off Wisconsin Avenue, and, especially in the woods — there’s a pretty big community

near the other side of Rock Creek Parkway,� he said of the area around Q and 26th streets. “It’s a variety of folks — men and women, homeless veterans. They’re black, white, Hispanic. It’s a pretty diverse population. There’s also a number of people who struggle with a variety of mental illnesses.� Part of the reason they migrate to or near the neighborhood, explained Stern, is to get away from areas of downtown that are “congested with homeless people.� In addition to providing meals to people in need, the initiative has also brought the various neighborhood churches together. “This has broken some barriers,� Chatelaine-Samsen said.

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route. “We don’t have enough right-of-way, and would have to cut down more trees and introduce retaining walls,� Wayne Wilson, a Transportation Department project manager, told the federal panel, which has jurisdiction over city projects overlooking federal buildings and major federal parks. That caused some consternation on the panel. “Why were bike lanes eliminated?� asked commissioner Mia Lehrer. “You’re narrowing the road, and not providing for bikers. But bikes do not go away. All across the country, it’s becoming an alternative [mode of transportation]. Where will the bikers go?� she asked, adding that it would be “really dangerous� for cyclists to share the sidewalk with pedestrians. Wilson suggested cyclists — commuters and recreational — could use the existing and nearby bike trail through the park. He said a bike lane can’t replace the planned green strip, which is necessary to absorb stormwater and also to buffer pedestrians from passing traffic. Community debate has focused on the sidewalk itself. A 2010 city law requires a sidewalk on at least one side of any newly paved street, but some neighbors have argued that a sidewalk would change the rural character of this corridor. The sidewalk will occupy public land, but still appear to cut into lawns; it will also require removing some

trees and installing a few retaining walls. “A very vocal community has mobilized. There’s still some opposition to sidewalks because they’re perceived as urban,â€? landscape architect Oliver Boehm said. But Boehm told the fine arts panel that plans have been refined to “preserve the rustic character and ‌. respect the residential community,â€? by minimizing tree loss and sensitively designing retaining walls. He said planners worked with property owners — including major stakeholders like St. John’s College High School, Knoll wood Army Retirement Home and several cul-de-sac residential communities whose only access to the city is via Oregon Avenue — to minimize disturbance to lawns. Some details are still being worked out. Boehm and Wilson said they’re discussing with St. John’s the possibility of using a bit of the school’s property for the sidewalk on the southern end of the Oregon Avenue strip. There’s also discussion of adding a left-turn lane where Oregon intersects Military Road to cut down on frequent traffic backups that affect both the school community and neighbors to the north. More community meetings will be scheduled before final designs are crafted and costed out. The next community meeting will be on Nov. 19, and more information is available on the project website oregonaveddot.com.

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GEORGETOWN, DC

CHEVY CHASE, MD

$1,950,000 This stunning city home has been renovated & restored perfectly for today’s discerning buyers. 4BR, 3.5BA, double parlor, sun-filled kit w/family rm, 5 FP, and a sumptuous owner’s suite. Located just blocks to all the delights of Georgetown! Peggy Ferris 202.438.1524 / 202.364.1300 (O)

$2,695,000

Spectacular historic 1908 Victorian meticulously renovated preserving original architectural details. Gracious formal rooms/gourmet kitchen/family room/ master suite + 5 BRs/expansive private lot overlooks coveted Laurel Park. Muffin Lynham 202.274.2048 / 202.362.1300 (O)

AU PARK, DC

$1,695,000

Multi-Unit building in pristine condition. 4 units, each w/2 BR + Den, huge living rms, large outdoor common area & parking. High rent area, minimal operating expenses + potential for expansion & possible condo conversion make for an unparalleled opportunity. George Giamas 202.276.6708 / 202.363.9700 (O)

GEORGETOWN, DC

CHEVY CHASE, DC

PALISADES, DC

$1,295,000

AU PARK, DC

$1,200,000

CHEVY CHASE, MD

4BR, 3BA renovated home. Mature landscaping on over-sized lot. 2 blocks to Mass Ave shops and restaurants. Formal dining room and living room with wood burning fireplace. Year round sun porch. Finished basement. Deborah Charlton 202.415.2117 / 202.944.8400 (O)

Gracious 1926 Grand Dame in Town of Chevy Chase. Charming formal rooms with high ceilings. Delightful solarium and screened porch. Kitchen with banquette. Overlooks park-like setting and only 1 mile to Metro and minutes to shopping and restaurants! Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000

PETWORTH, DC

BETHESDA, MD

MOUNT PLEASANT, DC

$649,900

Light-infused, fully renovated 4BR, 3.5BA home with open floor plan, coffered ceilings, fabulous gourmet kitchen, granite countertops and 42” espresso cabinets. All new everything. Friendship Heights Office

202.364.5200

BERKLEY, DC

KALORAMA, DC

$345,000

Spacious 1BR w/large living/dining area, open galley kitchen w/breakfast bar, high ceilings, refin pine floors & fresh paint gives space airy feel. Roof deck is an urban oasis, w/views of both The Cathedral and Washington Monuments. Walk to Metro! Harry Moore 202.362.4663 / 202.363.9700 (O)

$465,000

Fabulous 2BR, 2BA (updated) unit w/private, landscaped flagstone patio. Large LR w/wood burning FP, wall of bookcases. Sep DR, large TS kitchen w/new marble counters. MBR w/walk-in closet, bookcases & upgraded BA, 2nd BR/den w/bath, large walk-in closet. Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000

$455,000

$1,024,990 CHEVY CHASE URBAN LIVING or PIED A TERRE – 7th floor! – 2BR/2BA/DEN/2PKG, open floor plan; across from Metro. Chase Point Luxury Condo, featuring gourmet kitchengranite & SS Viking appliances; W/D; large master suite with walk-in-closet. Rita Liptz 240.305.6496 / 202.966.1400 (O)

$1,075,000

NEW PRICE! Wonderful 5BR, 4.5BA Palisades Charmer. Renov & expanded to include MBR w/”His & Hers” baths & fabulous great room addition w/FP off new stainless/granite kitchen. Generous room sizes, LL in-law suite, great backyard & 2-car garage. Julie Roberts 202.276.5854 / 202.363.9700 (O)

$1,650,000

Beautiful and meticulously maintained Federal Townhome located in Georgetown’s East Village. Updated gourmet kitchen, light-filled living room with high ceilings. Two bedrooms up, each with en-suite full bath. Lower level family room. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300

WESLEY HEIGHTS, DC

$429,504

Spacious 962 SF 2BR, 1BA condo, w/garage/bike parking, wood burning FP, new kitchen applcs, HW floors, pet-friendly, near Heller’s bakery, Farmer’s Market, & 2 blocks from Columbia Hts Metro & Target. Marjory Hardy 202.256.8807 / 202.944.8400 (O) Leon Williams 202.437.6828 / 202.944.8400 (O)

Spacious 2BR condo with patio and garage parking. One block to shops, restaurants, bus. Full-service building with doorman and 24-hour front desk Kent Madsen

202.255.1739 / 202.363.1800 (O)

CHEVY CHASE, MD

LOGAN, DC

$234,900

$339,000 Fantastic buy for this 1BR, 1BA townhouse/ condo just across from the Reservoir. Renovated bath and updated kitchen. Small patio in back, one assigned parking space.

Wendy Gowdey 202.258.3618 / 202.363.1800 (O)

$315,000

Move right in to this sunny, 1BR apartment with 921 SF! Balcony; fresh paint; gleaming hardwoods; W/D; garage parking; indoor pool; 24/7 desk. Fee includes all utilities. Walk or take the free shuttle to Metro, Whole Foods, fine shops/dining. Mary McGuire 301.717.7563 / 202.363.9700 (O)

Great renovated condo with low condo fee in Logan Circle features hardwood floors, granite, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic tile bath, washer/dryer in pet-friendly building. Friendship Heights Office

202.364.5200

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Georgetown row house offers sunwashed rooms, manicured yard

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Georgetown. The openings face a manicured private garden that stretches deep into the property. It’s one of many sunwashed spaces in this seemingly petite residence, which has been meticulously modernized over the years. Located at 1644 32nd St., the house has two bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is listed at $1,650,000. Nestled in the East Village section of Georgetown, the property offers the best of both worlds in city living: Across the street are the quiet, sprawling grounds of Tudor Place, while a block away is the bustling Wisconsin Avenue commercial corridor. The slender Federal-style residence is a neighborhood classic, with a cozy white-brick facade complemented by black shutters. A charming touch is the white picket fence bordering the front landscaping. Inside, a three-story rear addition

and a double L-shaped metal-andhardwood staircase have been the home’s most prominent alterations. The chef’s kitchen is another major upgrade, as well as the high ceilings, recessed lighting and hardwood flooring, which create a uniform elegance. The dining room occupies most of the front of the home. Behind it is the modernized white kitchen, accented by black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The front area also includes a side hallway that heads toward a split-level landing with a scenic living room. This section has a large wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and, of course, the wall of windows and a door showing off the private rear yard. The second floor primarily houses the master suite, which is outfitted with an array of custom builtins. Serving double duty as an office, the hallway is lined with handcrafted furniture by Hardwood Artisans, a workshop based in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Custom cabinetry also surrounds the vanity in the bathroom. And tucked inside the sleeping area is a walk-in closet organized by California Closets.

Between the second and third level, a skylighttopped ceiling with retractable shades pours natural light down the staircase. It also gives a bright introduction to the second bedroom, situated on the top floor. An oversized window is the signature feature in this room. Attached to a bench, it offers a tranquil spot set against lush views of the garden. Three closets and a skylit bath complete this floor. Also part of the expansion, the rear of the basement has a half-bath and a family room with windows facing the yard. The room can accommodate guests thanks to a hardwood Murphy bed, another creation of Hardwood Artisans. There’s also access to a covered archway (for trash, recycling, et cetera) connecting the back yard to 32nd Street. The front of the basement is part of the original home. It includes an

Selling The Area’s Finest Properties

Graceful Oasis

Woodley/Cleveland Park. Totally renovated Colonial w/flow, light & space. 5 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 HBAs. Garden rm, frpl. LL rec rm. Portico, side patio. 2 car garage. Landscaped lot. $1,879,000

Lynn Bulmer 202-257-2410

Bright & Airy

Westmoreland Hills. Beautiful Colonial steps to the park & blks to DC. 4 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 HBAs. Sun rm, updated kit, 2 frpls, fin. LL. Bright & airy. Pool surrounded by flagstone. $1,275,000.

Catherine Arnaud-Charbonneau 301-602-7808

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Modern Elegance

Town of Chevy Chase. Newly renovated 5 BR, 5.5 BA classic. 4 levels of custom design. Kit w/quartz & top of the line appliances. Family rm w/French drs. Built -ins, 4 frpls. Patio. $2,050,000

Melissa Brown 202-469-2662 Beverly Nadel 202-236-7313

Distinctive Charm

Chevy Chase, DC Brick side hall Colonial w/stone accents. Updated baths & kit w/brkfst bay, 3 BRs, 2 BAs up. 3rd flr rm w/built ins. LL 4th BR & BA. Charming back garden, det. garage. Convenient to Lafayette & Rock Creek parks. $849,000

Nancy Wilson 202-255-9413

Hallmark Residence

Chevy Chase, MD. Grand, stately home on picturesque lane. Southern flair, recent renovations. Scenic views. 5 BRs, 3 BAs up. Impressive family rm addition. Tranquil porches. 2 car garage. $1,899,000

Eric Murtagh 301-652-8971

Sunny Outlook

Palisades. Classic bungalow w/2 BRs, BA on 1st flr. 2 BRs, BA up. Sep. DR, brkfst area, frpl. Large LL w/3rd BA. 1 car garage. Near to Crescent Trail, shops & restaurants. $849,000

Nancy Hammond 202-258-0325

Photos courtesy of W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors

The two-bedroom 32nd Street home is priced at $1,650,000. updated washer and dryer and serves as a spacious storage area. The two-bedroom, 2.5-bath house at 1644 32nd St. is offered for $1,650,000. For more information, contact Helen Lyons of W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Co., at 202-362-1300 (office), 202-439-3696 (direct) or helen.lyons@lnf.com.

New associate joins firm

The Chevy Chase-based Taylor Agostino Group has added a new buyer’s agent, Heather Skinner, to

its real estate team. “Heather’s presence on the T.A.G. team provides our clients with access to a high-tech, hightouch specialist,� said group founder Nancy Taylor. “Her strong background in marketing and analytics helps Heather apply a methodical approach to home buying, connecting each prospective buyer with the perfect home.� Skinner grew up in Bethesda and graduated from the University of Maryland. She previously worked as a web marketing analyst.

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So architect Erika Lehman, “trying to be sensitive to funding issues,� instead proposed a wooden gym clad in metal panels, with a corrugated metal roof, a layer of concrete blocks at the foot, and only one large vertical window facing a plaza to the south. “We hope one day graduates will put a sculpture there,� she told the fine arts commission. But that didn’t fly with the panel of noted architects who review exterior alterations and new construction at municipal facilities as well as federal buildings in the District. “It just looks cheaper,� said member Alex Krieger, “much diminished from before.� “Something’s lost,� said Philip Freelon. The original glass wall “added character,� he said. “Now you’ve got a box that’s maybe too plain. I understand budgets, but this seems a bit brutal.�

Member Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk questioned whether funds could allow for more windows. “Inside you could use more natural light, and a signal that this is an inhabited building.� “The phys-ed teachers are not too excited about going up for a shot and having all that glass,� the architect explained. “Tell the coach to relax,� Krieger replied. “You’re not exactly training NBA players.� Sensitive to the school’s budget and time constraints, the commission approved the concept with “a strong suggestion to add more windows.� If Latin can’t satisfy that request, it would have to come back to the full commission before getting its permits. Cutts said later she’s not sure exactly how to modify the design, or how much it will cost. “They asked us to put in more windows. I think that’s the bottom line,� she said.

Washington Latin’s expansion project, as is the case with other public charter schools, is the full responsibility of school administrators rather than the District government. “Public schools are given a building. We had to secure a building and construct a gym,â€? Cutts said. “I would love to be able to raise money for other things, and not have to worry about capital funding.â€? The recent charter school lawsuit alleges that the District funds charter schools at a lower rate than traditional public schools, even though both educate District children without charging tuition. Charter schools also say they receive much less help on facilities costs. But in an interview, Cutts said that despite the tight schedule and design concerns, she said, it’s still possible to complete the gym by next fall “depending on how much we can raise. ‌ We’re gonna get that gym built.â€?

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Metropolitan Police Department. A high-profile incident occurred last October when a speeding vehicle crashed into a parked car behind Kelly Dillon, pinning her left leg between two cars. In response to the accident, supporters of Dillon, who lives in the avenue’s 4600 block, petitioned for a traffic-calming study and launched a “Safer Arkansas� campaign. The Transportation Department recently issued a new report on Arkansas Avenue with slightly revised recommendations. Petworth advisory neighborhood commissioner Rickey Williams helped spread the information by publishing it online last week. The report calls for converting existing curbside lanes into permanent street parking. To do so, the Transportation Department will mark parking boxes along Arkansas

“to delineate parking areas from the travel lanes and have a traffic calming effect,� according to the report. The report suggests that Arkansas Avenue’s confusing layout has contributed to its speeding problems. Street parking is currently allowed only at certain times, but it’s prohibited during rush hour — 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. In addition to marking the pavement and relocating certain poles, the project will involve “fabricating over 100 traffic control signs� for Arkansas, Sanders said. In the past some residents have expressed the need for stop signs or lights at certain intersections — for example, near 13th and Allison streets, where drivers can pick up speed around a blind corner. Sanders wrote that his agency is going to “continue to monitor the area. No locations meet the necessary warrants at this time,� and the traffic studies for Arkansas are “ongoing.�

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urban park.� A growing population downtown is a major impetus. The elaborate design and planning process could serve as a model for repurposing other downtown green space, much of it owned by the National Park Service but primarily used by local residents. The city, Park Service and business district are “collectively determining how to plan, build and operate the park,� a place where “national and local interests overlap,� according to the presentation by Hallie Boyce of OLIN, the project’s landscape architecture firm. The collaboration started in late 2013 and, after multiple meetings with stakeholders, yielded three options: “the Center,� “the Diagonal� and the now-preferred “Edge,� all with water features, a play area, more accessible pathways, a cafe and restrooms, but each with the components in different areas of the park. There’s still more work to come. Planners expect a final design decision this fall, with a public meeting this winter. The partners need to raise a combination of public and private funds for construction and maintenance. The transformed park is slated for dedication in 2015.

month, her initiative won support from the Georgetown advisory neighborhood commission. To start, Kenney went to the Peabody Room, a special collection of neighborhood history at the Georgetown Library, where she found 19thcentury maps and real estate documents showing Cashell’s ownership. To confirm that the chosen name would be historically accurate, Kim Williams of the city’s preservation office helped Kenney check her facts at the Washingtoniana Division at the city’s main library. Although Pierre L’Enfant’s original layout for the federal capital included alleyways, the Georgetown neighborhood didn’t develop alleys

until after it was integrated with the District in 1871, according to Williams. She’s the author of a citywide alley survey the Planning Office released this year to highlight the extent of these corridors’ “history and cultural landscapes.� Historically, most of these rear alleys were named after “their owners, residents or activities that took place� in them, according to the “DC Historic Alley Building Survey.� Today, the city recognizes a few of them, such as the historic Blagden Alley/Naylor Court in Shaw. “The Cashell family maintained the ownership of the property up until 1923, at which time they subdivided the lots, built the alley and the back of the houses,� Williams said. Williams said the advancement

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Raya Kenney, 12, hopes to name an alley in Georgetown after original owner Hazel B. Cashell.

of this alley-naming proposal in the council is “a great start� in the Planning Office’s overall goals. In the future, she said, “there should be a more strategic systematic approach� in developing alleys into attractive public spaces and giving them names and identities.

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list argument from Zukerberg, a selfdescribed “neighborhood lawyer� from Adams Morgan. “I represent regular people who have regular problems — people who are being forced out of their housing, workers who have not been paid.� Zukerberg later asked the audience, “Do you want a lawyer for K Street or an AG for your street?� As part of his pitch about being scrappy and hardworking, Zukerberg reminded the crowd that he successfully sued the D.C. Council to ensure that the election for attorney general would occur this fall. But Masters challenged the notion that Zukerberg was solely responsible for getting the race on the November ballot. “Paul deserves enormous credit for that, but the fact is that people like me helped steer pro bono lawyers to Paul to represent him. And those pro bono lawyers didn’t take a dime,� she said. Among the other issues that surfaced Wednesday were the value of public sector experience and a background in management. Smith, who briefly worked for the firm Hogan & Hartson before leaving the private sector for a career in government, touted his work in the Obama administration, most recently as a lawyer at the Federal Communications Commission. “My purpose was not the acquisition of wealth,� he said. “My objective, when I went to law school, was to engage in public service.� Smith also said public sector experience is part of what qualifies him to be attorney general. “The Attorney General’s Office is a large government agency,� he said. “I’m the only candidate on this panel who has led and managed large teams in government. I’m the only one who has managed large teams of union employees.�

Making a similar case, Williams pointed to her experience working for the largest union representing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority employees. She also touted her community activism, which includes leadership posts in D.C. Democratic Party groups. In an apparent response to the discussion of public service, Racine said, “I’m here to tell you that in America making money is OK — so long as you acquit yourself with ethics and morals and you give back to your community.� (Racine has worked as a public defender in the District, and he served as associate White House counsel to President Bill Clinton.) Addressing Smith, he added, “The Office of Attorney General is indeed a law firm. It is an organization of lawyers focused on servicing a very complex $12 billion client.� In terms of managerial experience, Zukerberg said, “I have leadership experience, but I’m not an operations guy.� Meanwhile, Masters and Racine put their experiences front and center. Masters was previously managing partner of a law firm office with up to 30 attorneys, and Racine was Venable’s managing partner, overseeing about 600 attorneys. On the subject of ethics, Racine said he favors term limits for the attorney general. Williams said she would explore the option of public financing in upcoming elections. Asked about the attorney general’s role in enforcing noise ordinances, all the candidates pledged to increase protections. “The pendulum has swung a little too far toward the clubs and the bar owners,� said Zukerberg. He said he would look at suspending the liquor licenses of bad actors. Masters said she would create an Office of Community Outreach to keep abreast of similar concerns.

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CARNEGIE From Page 1 program for this project or been too cost prohibitive to implement,� said chief executive officer Gregory O’Dell. He also noted that funds generated by the Spy Museum and a planned visitors center for the city would have funneled “a significant amount of funding� to restore and renovate the library and grounds. But preservation board chair Gretchen Pfaehler said in an interview that she was surprised and disappointed by the collapse of the plans. “I really felt we were working toward a solution,� she said. “Our comments were about areas to focus attention on. We weren’t against an addition or [the Spy Museum] occupying some of the site. I would really like to find a use for that building.� Days later, the DC Preservation League put the Carnegie Library on its 2014 “most endangered places� list. Although “incompatible plans for redevelopment have recently been withdrawn,� the league noted, “significant funding� is needed to bring the landmarked library and square back into decent shape. But Rebecca Miller, the league’s executive director, added some optimism. “The building is open, and the historical society has new a director� with ambitions to increase programming and enhance its exhibit space. “The building will be much more active,� she said. “But it still needs city investment.� The historical society, too, insisted in a statement that its programs “continue to flourish� at the library, and are in fact expanding. The society has 85 years left on its lease with Events DC. “We intend to remain at the Carnegie Library as Events DC explores a restoration strategy for this beloved historical building,� board chair Julie Koczela said. Meanwhile, the Spy Museum is running out of space in its current quarters at 800 F St., and is also facing the

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expiration of its current lease there in 2017. “We were past the point of being able to keep to the deadline we set for ourselves,� spokesperson Jason Werden said of the decision to pull the plug on the Carnegie project, after again failing to satisfy the preservation board’s recommendation to downsize additions. “In no way was the proposal turned down,� Werden said. “But nothing further could be sacrificed, without sacrificing the success of the business.� Now the museum, which obtained a nonprofit designation in preparation for its move into a city-owned building, is turning its attention to finding other, larger quarters — roughly triple the size of its current 25,000 square feet. The location is unknown, though city economic development officials would love to keep it in D.C. Werden said Monday that the museum believes it needs 75,000 square feet of space to accommodate existing public exhibits, events, executive offices and “additional interactive exhibits.� Officials are reviewing potential sites, he said. “We love being in the District, and see it as our ideal home,� Werden said. “But we have to keep all our options open.�

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theaters, and the history of movies ‌ but nothing about the role of movie-going in childhood and being a teenager, and how the United States has developed with that,â€? said Evans-Pritchard. And as these experiences recede into the distant past, the need to preserve them is more pressing, she said. Younger generations will have memories of multiplexes and mall theaters — and now, of Netflix and smartphones. “But there was a whole era defined by a movie-going experienceâ€? that no longer exists, EvansPritchard said. “We’re trying to capture that.â€? The goal is to develop a website sharing video clips and other personal reminiscences of people’s movie-going experiences at Washington’s former theaters. Beyond that, there’s a larger vision to share this oral history model with other U.S. cities. “A conference or a bookâ€? could be the end product, EvansPritchard predicted. Consulting on the endeavor is local historian Robert Headley, who has written three books about the history of movie theaters in the D.C.Baltimore area. Organizers also hope a local university might get involved in the future. But the project starts at the neigh-

borhood level, gathering memories about specific former cinemas like the MacArthur. The building at 4859 MacArthur Blvd. started off in 1946 as a single-screen, 800-seat art deco theater. Maria Dratch, a Palisades resident who does publicity for the D.C. film festival, remembers being blown away by a showing of “Gandhi� at that theater in the early 1980s, when she was a student at nearby St. Patrick’s. “There was so much about being in that theater that allowed you to feel like you were experiencing this epic,� she said. “Because of the way the MacArthur was set up, it was just an overwhelming and immersing experience.� The MacArthur went through several phases as a movie theater — hosting specialty British fare in the 1950s, then first-run bookings. The building ultimately converted into a CVS Pharmacy in 1997, in spite of neighborhood opposition. Today the drugstore still bears the movie theater’s original signage and balcony. Evans-Pritchard said the MacArthur is a good start for the oral history project because the theater “had a lot of neighborhood identity,� and many residents have remained in the Palisades or nearby. “There’s a lot of continuity.� In addition to drawing residents,

organizers hope to pull in some “Trekkies.� In 1979, the MacArthur Theater famously hosted the world premiere of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture� to a costumed crowd. The Humanities Council of Washington, DC, provided a grant for next week’s event, which takes place Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palisades Community Church. In addition, the Palisades Citizens Association donated funding for a corresponding exhibit to be displayed at the nearby Palisades Library. Next up, organizers will move on to the Sheridan Theater in Brightwood, which opened in 1937. (Today the building at 6217 Georgia Ave. hosts a dollar store.) The DC Preservation League has provided funding for that event, which could take place in January but is not yet scheduled. The third theater of interest to organizers is the old Biograph in Georgetown, which Evans-Pritchard described as “the ultimate indie alternative theater,� famous for its showings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.� Like the MacArthur, this theater at 2819 M St. was later converted into a CVS. For updates about the D.C. Film Festival’s “Going to the Movies� oral history project, visit the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/dciff.

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Have you ever visited the battlefield at Gettysburg? I just went with my eighth-grade class. Gettysburg is the historic site of the battlefield in which the North was able to turn the Civil War in its favor. Gettysburg Battlefield is located in Pennsylvania, just two hours away from D.C. There are many monuments that help visitors understand the importance of this battle and life in the 1860s. Gettysburg represents an important turning point in the course of the Civil War. The North, encouraged by its victory at Gettysburg, moved to defeat the South and reunite the nation. The casualties at this battle were huge; it is estimated that a total of 51,000 were killed. Gettysburg is also the place where President Lincoln delivered his historic Gettysburg Address, known for its powerful statement about our country and the fight to preserve the Union. There are many lessons to experience at Gettysburg. Visitors can learn how people maneuvered

School DISPATCHES without technological advances of today. You can feel how the terrain affected the battle, and see how hard war is when men have to move cannons, use spies and scouts for surveillance and communicate by letter and horse. It was very different from today. If you are interested in experiencing the Civil War, visit Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania. It was a day well spent learning about our country’s history, military history and life during the 1860s. — Quinn Maloney, eighth-grader

British School of Washington

Year 4’s Edinburgh Class has been training to become top-class journalists. We heard about the story of the three little pigs and decided that this story must hit the front page! First we read a variety of newspapers and identified the features of newspaper articles, next

we interviewed witnesses and finally we pieced together the story and wrote our own newspaper article with headlines like “Pig Pandemonium!� and “Pigs in Peril!� We then moved onto designing a character profile of the wolf, analysing his looks, personality and the way he moved and sounded. This led us to create descriptive paragraphs, describing the wolf in detail. Alongside learning journalistic and descriptive writing, we have also been developing our knowledge surrounding our International Primary Curriculum topic: “The Active Planet.� To start our topic we created our own Disaster Relief Centre, where we organised a shelter for people caught in an (imaginary) earthquake. We are lucky that Paulo’s mum works for the World Bank with the disaster management section, so she came in and told us all about her real life experiences of working in countries where natural disasters have struck. — Year 4, Edinburgh Class (third-graders)

Deal Middle School

The Alice Deal Middle School Vinyl Club recently went to the kickoff show for the DC Punk Archive. We had such a great time and we enjoyed every moment of it. There was something for everyone there because the bands fit everyone’s taste just like how the archive is going to also. Everyone accepted us even though we are a group of 12- and 13-year-olds, which made the whole experience so much better. We especially liked dancing to all the bands, and talking to some of the musicians afterwards. The best part is that this

archive is not to remember how great punk was; it is to remember how great punk is. The Alice Deal Vinyl Club is so ecstatic for this archive and we hope that everyone else is too. — Deal Middle School Vinyl Club

Eaton Elementary

On Oct. 14, we had a big musical surprise: The Danish String Quartet came to visit us in our classroom! They were in Washington because they were invited to play at the Kennedy Center. They started out by introducing themselves to us and then played their first piece. They also played other kinds of music like a wedding song from Denmark and folk music from Norway. We all listened very intently because the music was so beautiful. It was interesting that even though they were playing with classical instruments they could make the music sound like another genre. In the quartet there are two violins, one viola and one cello. They asked us to guess how old their instruments are. We guessed from five to 60 years old but boy, were we wrong! The instruments were all hundreds of years old, and the viola was the oldest at 450 years old. The musicians talked about Denmark and how they met each other. Three of them met at a summer music camp when they were kids and they have played music together ever since. The Norwegian cellist joined the quartet six years ago. The musicians were really interactive and nice and we were allowed to ask questions. They all spoke great English and were very friendly and fun to talk to. We knew they were very busy,

and were very glad they took time to visit our classroom. — Ava Koerner, Charlotte PatrickDooling and Jackson Scott, fifthgraders

The Field School

Last week, seventh-graders at The Field School had an Internet safety course. We were taught about social media and how to use it correctly. We took a survey on how many kids used which social media and we were surprised to see that no one used MySpace, not many used Facebook and most people used Instagram. We also talked about what not to do. You should turn off location settings so people can’t track where your photos are taken. The best rule of thumb is, post only things you wouldn’t care if your parents or principal saw. We also gave responses to what we thought you should do on the Internet and combined those words into a “wordle.� We knew not to send inappropriate pictures and also to never give out personal information like phone numbers, Social Security numbers, etc. The Internet has no limits and no rules so we learned that we have to gauge our own rules and regulations and that we have to take into account that nothing on the Internet ever goes away, so even if we think we delete it forever it never really goes away. — Sawyer London and Nick Tolkan, seventh-graders

Hearst Elementary

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DISPATCHES From Page 54 monuments. The three monuments that we have studied so far have been the White House, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument. The White House was the first monument that we studied. We learned that it took 570 gallons of paint to cover the surface. Another fun fact we learned is that even though George Washington was our first president, he never lived in the White House. He actually died the year before it was built. The second monument we learned about was the Capitol. Its dome was built with 9 million pounds of cast iron. At the top is a statue that represents freedom of the American people. The final monument we studied was the Washington Monument. This is the tallest building in D.C., and it has about 900 steps! We have a lot to look forward to in social studies! We are going to learn about President Abraham Lincoln and President George Washington. We will also learn more about our neighborhoods. The most exciting thing coming up for us is our trip to the National Mall to see our city’s monuments! — Victor Colque, Leyah Harris, Todd Lowder, Colette Bernards, Nicole Dickinson, Nicola Klarfeld, Maisie Wattenberg, Marley Long and Jadyn Settles, third-graders

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital

JPDS-NC’s fourth-graders visited the Israeli Embassy to decorate a sukkah. A sukkah is a tent-like structure built from organic material with the roof having gaps in it so you can see the sky. A sukkah is used on the holiday of Sukkot to symbolize how the Israelites lived in the desert, as described in the book of Exodus. During Sukkot, some Jewish people eat and even sleep in their sukkah to remind them of this time. When we arrived at the embassy, some of us started to make decorations to put in the sukkah, while others began hanging decorations already made by the pre-kindergarteners and kindergarteners at our school. We had a lot of fun making the decorations, especially the paper spirals. It was also fun hanging colorful paper chains from one end of the sukkah to the other. Once we had finished, the Israeli ambassador came outside to greet us. He asked us questions about Sukkot, looked in the sukkah and joined us for a drink of grape juice. We then ate lunch and were given special Israeli candy! Our trip to the embassy was excellent and we were so honored to meet Ambassador Dermer. Fourth-grader Noah Klugman said that “it was really fun!� and Elliot Bramson reported, “It was awesome meeting the ambassador!� We will never forget our trip to the

Israeli Embassy! — Eliav Brooks-Rubin, Emmett Brosowsky, Noah Klugman, Adina Siff, Zachary Singerman, Gabriel Taylor and Leah Zerwitz, fourth-graders

Murch Elementary

Hear ye, hear ye! Exciting news! Murch has many new afterschool activities this year for students in all grades. Choices include Lego robotics, chess, yoga, animal safari, hands-on science, book club and newspaper. Sports activities include cross-country, Girls On the Run and Hooped basketball. One exciting new activity for first- through third-graders is project art. Kids in this class make art for the Murch community to enjoy. Recently the club made crinkle art using wax crayons and ink, and “Day of the Dead� pumpkin mosaics. It’s also making Aboriginal art using sticks and paint. Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders can join the new writing club, which starts its meetings with a game or activity to get kids’ creative juices flowing. Then they can write whatever they choose, such as a diary of a fictional character, a comic strip or a true story. Kids can write on their own or collaborate on a project. Animal safari is unique, because it lets kids learn about many kinds of animals — and actually see and hold some of

Wednesday, OctOber 22, 2014 them! Special guest stars include snakes, lizards, spiders and toads. Many of the after-school activities are taught by Murch teachers and staff, but some are led by parents. We are lucky we have these fun, creative and educational options that spark our imaginations and help us keep learning after school ends! — Lucy Chamberlain, fourth-grader, and Perry Chamberlain, first-grader

donate rice to Martha’s Table. Then we sang the “Jar of Thanks,� song, about a jar where we write something we are thankful for. Once we finished, we dicussed a school-wide vote we did during a special NPS Natitude Day. We voted on our favorite Racing President (Teddy won) and team mascot (the Oriole Bird lost to Screech). To conclude our assembly we sang “Take Me Out To the Ballgame.� What a fun way to catch up on all that’s going on at NPS! — Sabrina Lahlou, fifth-grader

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Our Lady of Victory School

On Oct. 7, we had our first allschool assembly of the school year. Many people were dressed in our school colors, red and white. The first thing we do at every assembly is say a prayer and recite the Lord’s Prayer. This month the kindergarten class sang “You’re a Grand Old Flag� and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Then our upper division music teacher, Mrs. Hancock, explained how the national anthem was written, and we all sang it. After we did all that, we heard from the fifth- and sixth-graders, who recently went to Echo Hill. Next, our lower division gym teacher, Ms. K, told us about the candy drive called Sweets for Soldiers, which we do every year after Halloween. We bring in some of our candy and we donate it to the soldiers in Afghanistan. The next donation we talked about was to

Early Friday afternoon of Columbus Day weekend we loaded overnight bags onto the bus and said goodbye to our families. There were about 45 of us preparing for Confirmation this year at Our Lady of Victory parish. We were heading to Camp Maria Retreat Center in Leonardtown, Md., for a weekend of prayer, self-awareness, and a whole lot of fun in a beautiful waterfront setting on the Eastern Shore. There we would strengthen our relationship with God as we learned about what it meant to be part of the Catholic Church. The retreat was led by a group of young men and women called the National Evangelization Team, which has dedicated years to teaching kids our age about what it means to grow up as Catholics. See Dispatches/Page 62

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Continued From Page 18 her lover and learning her business is on the verge of bankruptcy. 4:30 p.m. Free. Eckles Auditorium, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. 202-242-5117. Performances ■ The In Series will present Spanish composer Manuel de Falla’s rarely performed opera “La vida breve (The Short Life),” featuring cast members Shaina Martínez, Peter J. Burroughs (shown) and Patricia Portillo. 2:30 p.m. $22 to $42. Gala Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ■ The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will feature Theatre Mala Scena’s “Little Needle Girl,” a production that uses miming and circus acts to tell the story of an unusual girl who was born with needles all around her body. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will present “Machatunim,” a performance based on S. Bear Bergman’s “Blood Marriage, Wine and Glitter.” 7 p.m. $15 to $18. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. ■ American University will present a staged reading of Tomson Highway’s “Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kupukasing.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Studio Theatre, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2787. Special event ■ Author and journalist Joan Nathan will host a dinner with Aglaia Kremezi, author of the new book “Mediterranean Vegetarian Feasts.” The event will feature dishes from the cookbook, created by guest chef Alexander Zeppos and paired

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Monday oCtoBer 27 Classes ■ Yoga District instructor Smita Kumar will lead a weekly class. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248698. ■ The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■ Instructor Susan Lowell will lead a tai chi class. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. megan.mcnitt@dc.gov. ■ Vajrayogini Buddhist Center resident teacher Gen Kelsang Varahi will present a weekly class featuring guided meditations and teachings. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per class. Third-floor lounge, Seabury at Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Place NW. meditation-dc.org. Discussions and lectures ■ The group 40Plus of Greater Washington will present a talk by Annette Harris on “Modern Manners for Today’s Job Seekers.” 9:45 a.m. to noon. Free. Suite T-2, 1718 P St. NW. 202-387-1582. ■ Timothy Snyder, professor of modern East European political history at Yale University, will discuss “The Ukrainian Crisis in the History of European (Dis) integration.” Noon to 2 p.m. Free. Room 241, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets

NW. cges.georgetown.edu. ■ Molli Kuenstner, image specialist for Northern European art at the National Gallery of Art, and Thomas O’Callaghan, image specialist for Spanish art at the National Gallery of Art, will discuss “Patrimony in Peril: Germany’s Survey of Mural Paintings Threatened During World War II.” 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202737-4215. ■ The Dupont Circle Village Live and Learn Seminar series will feature a talk on “Medicare Open Season” by Chris DeYoung, co-director of the Health Insurance Counseling Project. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free for Dupont Circle Village; $10 for others. Thirdfloor Youth Lounge, First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., 1328 16th St. NW. 202-234-2567. ■ Laura Kasinof will discuss her book “Don’t Be Afraid of the Bullets: An Accidental War Correspondent in Yemen.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ Danco Singer, director of the Encylomedia project for the conservation and transmission of the European cultural heritage, will discuss how technology can be used to organize information in any format available and for any type of audience. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■ Science fiction screenwriter Morgan Gendel — winner of the Hugo Award for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” fan-favorite episode “The Inner Light” — will discuss his inspiration for the show and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the “Star Trek” world after a screening of the episode. 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. dclibrary.org/node/44742. ■ Washington Project for the Arts will

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gogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. ■ The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will present a talk by Mathew Klickstein, author of “Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age.” 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest.

Monday, oCtoBer 27 ■ Discussion: Matt Bai, national political columnist for Yahoo News, will discuss his book “All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. present “Professional Practices: A Conversation About Arts Journalism,” featuring Philip Kennicott, art and architecture critic for The Washington Post; Michael McCarthy, editor in chief of DC Magazine; and Robert Bettmann, editor of the book “Bourgeon: Fifty Artists Write About Their Work.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Capitol Skyline Hotel, 10 I St. SW. jflick@wpadc.org. ■ Holiday scholar and Smithsonian program manager Daniel Gifford will discuss “Halloween Changes Its Disguise: Has the Witching Season Grown Up?” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. ■ Solas Nua and Politics and Prose will present a talk by Eimear McBride, author of “A Girl Is a Half-Formed Thing,” winner of the 2014 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction. 7 p.m. Free. Rí Rá Georgetown, 3125 M St. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Robert B. Baer, former CIA agent and now a national security analyst for CNN, will discuss his book “The Perfect Kill: 21 Laws for Assassins” in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist James Risen. 7 p.m. $14. Sixth & I Historic Syna-

Films ■ The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will present a film as part of the monthly “Booklover’s Film Companion” series. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ The National Building Museum will present Jeff Reichert and Farihah Zaman’s 2014 film “This Time Next Year,” about the resilience of New Jersey’s Long Beach Island as residents rebuilt the area in the year following Hurricane Sandy. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448. ■ Goethe-Institut will present Lawrence Weiner’s 1975 film “A Second Quarter,” with introductory remarks by Paul Farber, curator of the exhibition “The Wall in Our Heads.” 6:30 p.m. $4 to $7. Goethe-Institut, 812 7th St. NW. boxofficetickets.com/goethe. ■ The National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Channel and Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital will present the world premiere of the 2014 film “Mass Extinction: Life at the Brink.” A post-screening panel discussion will feature Kirk Johnson, director of the National Museum of Natural History; Sean B. Carroll, the film’s producer and vice president for science education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Tony Barnosky, a paleobiologist; and Elizabeth Hadley, a conservation biologist. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. go.si.edu/extinction. ■ The National Archives will present the 2011 film “Codebreaker,” about Alan Turing, the British mathematical genius who broke the German Enigma code during World War II, gave birth to the computer age and pioneered artificial intelligence. A discussion with the film’s executive producer, Patrick Sammon, will follow. 7 p.m. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives See events/Page 57

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NW. 202-337-4141. ■ Musician Robbie Fulks and the D.C.based acoustic trio Beanstalk Library will perform. 8:30 p.m. $15 to $20. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■ American University will host a conference on “How Jewish Is the Jewish State? Religion and Society in Israel.” 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free; reservations required. Abramson Family Founders Room, School of International Service Building, American University, Nebraska and New Mexico avenues NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies/rsvp. ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will present a talk on “From Slave Ship to Harvard, Yarrow Mamout and the History of an African American Family” by lawyer and writer James H. Johnston. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Free. Temple Baptist Church, 3850 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-895-4860. ■ As part of the monthlong DC Reads program, the West End Interim Library will host a discussion of Dinaw Mengestu’s book “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears.” 12:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248707. ■ “Envisioning Korean Unification: Concepts and Theories” will feature panelists Victor Cha, director of Asian studies and professor of government and international affairs at Georgetown University; Michael Marshall, editor of “The Korean Dream: A Vision for Korean Unification”; and Jin Shin, president of the Institute for Peace Affairs and professor at Chungnam National University in South Korea. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Room 302-P, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. koreanunification.eventbrite.com. ■ Othon Anastasakis, director of the European Studies Center at St. Antony’s College at the University of Oxford, will discuss “Europe’s Southern Periphery.” 4 to 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 412, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, 1957 E St. NW. go.gwu.edu/anastasakis. ■ Diana Sorensen, dean of arts and humanities at Harvard University, will discuss “Humanities in the 21st Century Liberal Arts.” 5:15 p.m. Free. Auditorium, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu. ■ Charles King, professor of government and foreign service at Georgetown University, will discuss his book “Midnight at the Pera Palace,” about the birth of modern Istanbul. 5:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Mortara Building, Georgetown University, 3600 N St. NW. pjc.georgetown.edu. ■ Alison Fortier will discuss her book “A History Lover’s Guide to Washington, DC: Designed for Democracy.” 6 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■ The DC Independent Film Festival will present “Remembering the MacArthur Theater,” featuring a talk by author Robert Headley on the Palisades landmark as part of an oral history initiative on D.C.’s neighborhood movie theaters. 6:30 p.m. Free. Palisades Community Church, 5200 Cathedral Ave. NW. 202-338-1198. ■ Emily St. John will discuss her novel “Station Eleven.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramer-

books & Afterwords Cafe, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400. ■ The World Affairs Council will present a talk by U.S. Army Gen. David G. Perkins on “The Future Army: Win in a Complex World.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Office of McKenna Long Aldridge LLP, 1900 K St. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■ Rebecca Gordon will discuss her book “Mainstreaming Torture: Ethical Approaches in the Post-9/11 United States.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

■ The Smithsonian Associates will present a seminar, book signing and sampling with Dave Broom, author of “The World Atlas of Whisky” and “Whisky: The Manual.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $35 to $45. Jack Rose Dining Saloon, 2007 18th St. NW. 202-633-3030. ■ Ralph Nurnberger, professor of international relations at Georgetown University, will discuss “Inside the Six-Day War.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ Gary Krist will discuss his book

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Continued From Page 57 chusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3847. ■“Life in Iraq: War & the Everyday� will feature panelists Hayder Al Mohammad, an anthropologist who spent five years in Basra focusing on Iraqis’ struggles for livelihood amid the turmoil of post-invasion Iraq, and Mac Skelton, an anthropologist who works with Iraqi families undergoing cancer treatments in Beirut. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. oct28event@gmail.com. ■Israeli philosopher and scholar Moshe Halbertal will discuss “Israel at the Crossroads of Democracy, Nationalism and Religion.� 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 4, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. american.edu/cas/israelstudies/rsvp. ■The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will present a lecture by Martin Goldsmith, author of “Alex’s Wake: A Voyage of Betrayal and a Journey of Remembrance.� 7:30 p.m. Free. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest. ■NASA’s Kobie Boykins will discussion “Exploring Mars: The Next Generation,�

about the Curiosity rover’s discoveries about Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor. 7:30 p.m. $24. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202857-7700. Films ■George Washington University professors David Mitchell and Sharon Snyder will show and discuss their short film “Disability Takes on the Arts,� about well-known writers and visual artists and the impact of their disabilities on their work. Noon. Free. Room 301, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. museum.gwu.edu. ■American University’s 10th annual environmental series will feature a presentation by Melissa Thompson, senior video producer for Greenpeace USA, on “Greenpeace Video: Brand Jamming, Mini Films Galore, and Postcards From Climate Change.� 7 p.m. Free. Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-8853408. Performances ■The Kids Euro Festival 2014 will feature Belgian performer Laurent Piron’s “Magicalement Drole,� featuring highly

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Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. ■The closing night of the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival will feature Gary Shteyngart, author of “Little Failure: A Memoir.� 7:30 p.m. $25 to $50. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. dcjcc.org/litfest.

skilled magic, comedy and a bit of craziness. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Jared Rockwell will host “Laughs at the Atlas.� 7 p.m. $10 to $15. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202399-7993. ■The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night� will feature performances by Madeline and Love Onion, followed by an improv jam. 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. reading ■The Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice will present a reading by American poet and writer Eileen Myles. 8 p.m. Free. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-6294. Special event ■A public workshop related to Lisa D’Amour’s play “Cherokee� will feature clips from “Indian County Diaries: Spiral of Fire,� a documentary film about the Eastern Band Cherokee tripe; share scenes from the play; and pose questions to experts and audience members about identity, spirituality and the natural world. 8 p.m. $5. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Wednesday oCtoBer 29 Classes ■The University of the District of Columbia will present a nutrition class. 4 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■Tai chi instructor Susan Lowell will lead a workshop on “The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense,� based on the books of Suzette Haden Elgin. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1449. ■The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12 per class. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. ■The Georgetown Library will present a yoga class. 7:15 p.m. Free; reservations required. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. Concerts ■Belgian ensemble Vox Luminis will perform Italian baroque works by Monteverdi and Scarlatti. 8 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■The bands John Brown’s Body, Dub Campaign and Dub Architect will perform. 8:30 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The American Institute of Certified Planners will host a symposium on “Housing Equity and Healthy Housing Choices,� featuring panelists Carol Payne, director of the Baltimore Field Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Derel Hyra, associate professor at American University; and Jonathan Wilson, deputy director of the National Center for Healthy Housing. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $12 to $20; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-2722448.

Wednesday, oCtoBer 29 ■Concert: American cellist Cicely Parnas will perform. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Performance Hall, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■In a Halloween-inspired gallery talk, assistant educator Ashley W. Harris will discuss mysterious pieces in the National Museum of Women in the Arts collection. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-7370. ■Reed Brody, counsel and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch, will discuss “The Quest for Justice: An International Perspective.� Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Formal Lounge, McDowell Hall, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. LibEvents@american.edu. ■Ruth Gavison, professor of human rights law at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will discuss “The Meaning and Implications of the Jewishness of Israel.� 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Copley Formal Lounge, Copley Hall, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. pjc.georgetown.edu. ■Katha Pollitt will discuss her book “Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Kelly Jacobson will discuss her novel “Cairo in White.� 7 p.m. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248707. ■The Tenley-Friendship Library’s “Young Prose Book Group,� for ages 21 through 35, will meet to discuss “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears� by Dinaw Mengestu. 7 p.m. Free. Kitty O’Shea’s D.C., 4624 Wisconsin Ave. NW. victor.benitez@dc.gov. ■The International Affairs Society will host a conversation with Thomas R. Pickering, former U.S. ambassador to the United States. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. go.gwu.edu/UNambassador. ■Science writer Carl Zimmer and photographer Anand Varma will discuss “Zombie Parasites,� about the natural phenomenon in which mind-sucking parasites compel their hosts to nurture and protect them. 7:30 p.m. $24. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700. ■As part of the monthlong DC Reads program, the Petworth Library will host a discussion of Dinaw Mengestu’s book “The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears.� 7 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas

Film ■“Courtyard Movie Palace� will feature Soviet director Dziga Vertov’s silent film “Man With a Movie Camera,� a dusk-todawn portrait of urban life in Russian cities. 7 p.m. Free. Kogod Courtyard, National Portrait Gallery/Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and F streets NW. 202-6331000. Performances ■Georgetown University students and alumni will present “Glimpses of Kafka’s Fiction and Memoirs for the Stage,� a onehour program with a short film on the Czech author, monologue adaptations from Kafka’s “Metamorphoses� and selections from his other works. 1 p.m. Free. Mary Pickford Theater, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-9897. ■The Vietnamese contemporary dance company Arabesque will present “The Mist,� featuring young artists exploring their country’s history, traditions and aesthetics to forge new forms of creative expression. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■Legendary artist Carmen de Lavallade will present a multimedia show weaving together dance, personal writings, projections of her younger self and films featuring some of her significant collaborates. 7:30 p.m. $39. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Thursday at 7:30 p.m. readings ■A literary event to celebrate the release of “The Book of Scented Things: 100 Contemporary Poems About Perfume� will feature readings by contributors James Arthur, Leslie Harrison and Shara Lessley. After the reading, Arts Club of Washington member Sandra Beasley will moderate a discussion with editors Jehanne Dubrow and Lindsay Lusby about the making of the anthology. 7 p.m. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-3317282. ■The Visiting Writers Series will present a reading by journalist, essayist and memoirist Richard Rodriguez. 8 to 10 p.m. Free. Conference Room 4, Mary Graydon Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-2972. Special event ■Presented by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the 29th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards will feature performances by Levine Music, Kendall Isadore, Split This Rock, Chamber Dance Project and the cast of Arena Stage’s “Five Guys Named Moe.� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. lisner.gwu.edu. Sporting event ■The Washington Capitals will play the Detroit Red Wings. 7:30 p.m. $54 to $570. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000.

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From Page 55 They performed plays, sang songs and played games that uniquely helped us grow in our faith and prepare us for confirmation. Aside from the spiritual growth on the trip, one of the outdoor highlights was the bonfire we had on Saturday night. Although it had been raining most of Friday night and into Saturday, the damp ground didn’t stop us from sitting around the bonfire talking and telling stories while roasting marshmallows. We got to know the people we had just met and spent time with our classroom friends. It was nice to wrap up a day of spiritual learning with laughter. — Natalie R., eighth-grader

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Every year Ross has a wonderful, magical, spectacular “Spooktacular.” This is a Halloween party. We wear our costumes and we have hot chocolate, games, fortune telling and more. Fifth grade is going to Sweetgreen for a field trip. We will be learning about how to make healthy food choices. We will also be making salads for ourselves. I think that Sweetgreen will be a good experience for the students. We can learn more about healthy eating and healthy habits. Fourth grade is also going to Sweetgreen and will probably enjoy it, too. Mr. Markus’ class is learning to multiply bigger numbers and dividing numbers. In Miss Jaffe’s class, they are learning to make first drafts and brainstorming ideas for their writing projects. Geoplunge is just around the corner and tryouts are today. There are a few groups. We participated last year and I won a medal. — Sydney Shepard, fifth-grader

St. Albans School

Two weeks ago, a famous Japanese astronaut visited our school: Cmdr. Koichi Wakata. He flew on multiple missions led by the U.S., Japan and Russia. He was the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station, and spent the longest time in space out of all Japanese astronauts: 347 days, 8 hours and 33 minutes. Cmdr. Wakata talked about life in space, and what there is to do. A normal day began with breakfast from a bag. Since there is obviously no sustainable water source in space, the astronauts’ urine is cleaned and used to saturate food. Noticing our disgusted faces, the commander reassured us that it was cleaned. Still, it was gross. At the station, Cmdr. Wakata ran tests, did maintenance, and even participated in an occasional space walk. He also told us that in space, humans lose bone mass exponentially faster than on Earth, so astronauts must exercise for two to three hours a day. There were even games they played on the space station, including “wall jumping”

— employing zero gravity to jump from wall to wall of the station. There was also “one-man baseball,” in which Wakata would throw the ball, then leap over and pick up a bat before the ball came and hit it. He could then drop the bat and make a leaping catch. The commander said he never thought he could become an astronaut and encouraged us to follow our dreams, however far-fetched, until we got there. — Harry Grigorian, Form II (eighth-grader)

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

I heaved the heavy gear onto my shoulders and set off onto the trail that would take me up to the zip line. It was the first day of our three-day field trip to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, and this was our first activity. As the platform came into view, I heard the boy before me getting ready. I handed him the helmet he had forgotten. He fastened it on his head. He paused for a few seconds, then jumped. I stepped up onto the platform and the counselor helped me put on my harness. Soon I was off. The wind blew in my face and I saw my friends waving far below. I reached the end of the zip line and bounced back over the middle of the lake. As I was reeled in, I yearned to do it again. After the rest of the kids in our group had gotten their turn, we set off for the climbing wall. I tried it, but had only gone up a few feet when I decided to come down. I played cat’s cradle as I waited for my friends to go up to the top and rappel back down. These were just two of many exciting activities that students in grade five did on this unique field trip. When it was time to head home, it seemed as though three days was not long enough. — Kate Fischer, fifth-grader

Washington Latin Public Charter School

Not every school can boast a theater teacher with extensive experience on stage and screen. But our new seventh- and eighthgrade theater teacher, Peter Birkenhead, has seen it all. Before he came to D.C., he was an actor on Broadway in New York City. But he says he was ready to make the jump to the world of teacher. He had a long experience on stage in three plays by Neil Simon: “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” “Broadway Bound” and “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” His favorite part of his career was the national tour of “Angels in America.” After New York, Mr. Birkenhead moved to Los Angeles to work on television shows. He also worked as a freelance writer. Some shows that he was in are “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House,” “Supernatural” and “Desperate Housewives.” He also has published a memoir called “Gonville.” — Tate Wright, eighth-grader

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.