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Brown Deplores Fatal Shooting and Daily Acts of Violence Councilmember Brown comments on fatal shooting of 17-year old girl at a Northwest nightclub that occurred over the weekend and daily incidents that rob our children's futures: "Each time a gun sounds off, we cut short the lives of our future leaders. I am always saddened by the loss of our District residents, especially our young adults. One loss is too many. Each violent death rings an alarm in our community that signals urgency to reexamine our methods of protecting our residents. I send my deepest condolences to the families of children lost to violence. Although there is nothing we can do to restore Ms. Ford's life and remove the pain experienced by her family and friends, we can work collectively to end murders in D.C. I implore anyone who knows anything or witnessed this incident to come forward. As a both father and a legislator, I strongly support our community efforts to develop laws that adequately secure our patrons and protect our minors from venues where alcohol is served. We all must work together to end murders in D.C." UPCOMING EVENTS: JANUARY 23-30, 2007: Basics of Employment Law Tuesday, January 23, 2007 4:30-6:30PM e-BIC Business Center in the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 This session will discuss the legal requirements of having employees, including employee versus independent contractors; wage withholding; workers compensation and unemployment insurance; fair employment laws; OSHA compliance and employee benefits. For more information, contact Terrance Tarver, tbharver@howard.edu, (202) 806-1550. DC OneApp Session at Covenant House Tuesday, January 23, 2007 6:00-8:00PM Covenant House 4914 Ayers Place, SE Washington, DC 20019 The State Education Office is partnering with Covenant House to assist DC residents in completing the DC OneApp. The DC OneApp is the online application for the District's three higher education financial aid grant programs; DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG), DC Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (DCLEAP), and the DC Adoption Scholarships (DCAS). For more information, contact Rashida Twiggs, (202) 678-6574. D.C. COUNCIL Committee of the Whole Public Hearing "District of Columbia Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007." (Bill 17-0001) Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:00am, Council Chambers, Room 500 For more information, visit www.dccouncil.us JOB OPPORTUNITY FAIRS BROUGHT TO YOU BY D.C. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Aramark Regional Staffing Center is recruiting cooks, cashiers, utility workers and concession workers Friday, January, 26, 2007 10:00-12:00pm Naylor Road One-Stop Career Center 2626 Naylor Road, SE Washington, DC 20020 For more information, call 202-724-7000 The U.S. Census Bureau will hold two recruitment sessions: Saturday, January 27, 2007 Department of Employment Services 625 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 To apply, you must meet the following requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old Must pass a 30-minute test Must have a private telephone, land line Must pass federal security clearance Must be available days, evenings & weekends For more information, visit www.does.dc.gov From Turning the Dirt to Ribbon-Cutting: Brown Desires to Bring Growth to D.C.'s Neighborhoods with Economic Development Chairmanship Council Period 17 began with new leadership, new Councilmembers and with newly restructured oversight, Councilmember Brown was appointed Chair of the Council's Committee on Economic Development, a committee responsible for matters related to economic, industrial and commercial development policy; the disposition of property for economic development purposes; tourism, cultural affairs; international business and affairs, and local business development policy and programs. As Chair of the Council's former Special Committee on a Comprehensive Policy for Local Business Development, Brown's desire to establish opportunities for growth where residents are the primary benefactors to the city's economic abundance continues, as he looks forward bringing projects to completion to enrich the lives of District residents. "We currently have at least 29 projects throughout the city that were started. Now is the time to move the discussion forward to action that will open doors to our new communities that avail new opportunities for growth. We have a blueprint; the Committee will focus on ensuring that our fiscally responsible development opportunities meet the needs of our citizens first." About the Committee on Economic Development: Committee Members: Jack Evans Carol Schwartz vacant (Ward 4 Councilmember) vacant (Ward 7 Councilmember) The following agencies come within the purview of the Committee on Economic Development: Anacostia Waterfront Corporation National Capital Revitalization Corporation RLA Revitalization Corporation Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Small, Local Business Opportunity Commission Department of Small, Local Business Development Sports and Entertainment Commission Washington Convention Center Authority Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission Commission of Arts and Humanities Office of Motion Picture Washington, DC Economic Partnership PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE : JANUARY 24, 2007 Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair, Committee on Economic Development, announces a Public Oversight Roundtable on the progress of economic development projects in the District of Columbia. The Roundtable will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 10:00am in Room 500, The Council Chamber, John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Government officials invited to participate in the Roundtable include representatives of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation and the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission. ********************************************************************************************************* PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE: JANUARY 29, 2007 The Economic Development Committee will hold a public roundtable on the Mayor's nomination of three individuals to the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission. The Roundtable will be held on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 10:00am in the Council Chamber, Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Those who wish to testify should contact Sharlene Kranz of the Committee on Economic Development by email at skranz@dccouncil.us or by telephone (202) 727-6683 by Friday, January 26, 2007. E-mail contacts should include the full name, title, and affiliation – if applicable – of the person(s) wishing to testify. **************************************************************************************************** OFFICE OF TAX AND REVENUE KICKS OFF 2007 TAX FILING SEASON (Washington, DC) As 2007 begins, the Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) is making the new filing season less taxing for District residents by offering electronic filing for a faster refund, extended service hours and a redesigned tax booklet. Taxpayers will also benefit from a number of tax law changes this year, which include an increased personal exemption and standard deduction. “We are committed to providing taxpayers with the information and services they need to meet their tax obligations quickly and easily,” said Sherryl Hobbs Newman, deputy chief financial officer for tax and revenue. Newman encourages taxpayers to file their returns electronically to ensure an accurate return and to receive their refund more quickly, usually within three to five days. OTR offers two electronic ways to file: the free electronic Taxpayer Service Center (eTSC) and the federal/state e-file program. With the eTSC taxpayers can file and pay their taxes online and check the status of their refund. The federal/state e-file program allows taxpayers to transmit both their DC and federal returns electronically using an approved commercial software program, either from their home computer or with the assistance of a tax practitioner. District taxpayers will get extra time to file their income tax return this year. Because April 15 falls on a Sunday and April 16 is a legal holiday in the District–Emancipation Day–the filing deadline is extended to Tuesday, April 17. OTR customer service representatives are available to assist taxpayers Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm by calling (202) 727-4TAX or visiting the walk-in service center at 941 North Capitol Street, NE, on the first floor. Extended service hours will be available April 2-17 from 8:15 am to 8 pm. ****************************************************************************************************** BROWN PROMOTES FATHERHOOD WITH FREE SCREENING OF THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS On Saturday, January 13, 2007, Councilmember Kwame R. Brown held a private screening of the motion picture, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” to encourage D.C.’s fathers to persevere despite both the social and financial odds, to pursue their goals and strengthen their relationships with their families. After viewing the film, Councilmember Brown invited District fathers that may be experiencing similar difficulties, to see the movie at Regal Gallery Place Stadium in hopes that more fathers can be both moved and motivated to action. “The Pursuit of Happyness is such an inspiring film on so many levels,” said Brown. “As a father of two, I hope that every father can watch the film and leave the theatre with a refreshed outlook on life and stronger commitment to improve their environment to change their present situation to improve their children’s future.” In partnership with WPGC 95.5 FM Radio, Regal Cinemas and local mentoring organizations such as the DC Fatherhood Initiative (DCFI), Councilmember Brown gave free admission to a Saturday morning screening for 130 fathers. Enter Text Enter Text