The office of Councilmember Brown is your office and your voice in the city’s government. Our primary goal is to ensure that all of your concerns are addressed and to make available all programs that will add to your living experience in the District. Please make use of this site to view any announcements, emergency notices and to research government resources. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Sharlene Kranz (link to email), Director of Constituent Services. Ms. Kranz will be happy to assist you in identifying the proper resource to meet your immediate needs.

To view a full listing of government agencies and resources go to www.dc.gov

Get Involved! Join Your Local Civic Association

Civic and Citizen Associations are a recognized voice for the general welfare of the city. Contact your association leader today to get involved in improving the activities of your community.

Meet Your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner

The Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) consider a wide range of policies and programs affecting their neighborhoods, including traffic, parking, recreation, street improvements, liquor licenses, zoning, economic development, police protection, sanitation and trash collection, and the District's annual budget. There are over 250 advisory neighborhood commissioners elected to represent our communities. To get help in locating your ANC Commissioner, please contact the Board of Elections at (202) 727-2525 or the Office of Advisory Commissions (202) 727-9945.

Ending Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Hurts Us All: If you know of anyone in need of a safe place, here are a few places to contact:

• Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (202) 464-4477
• House of Imagene Shelter & Women's Center (202) 518-8488
• House of Ruth - Domestic Violence Support Center (202) 347-0390
• Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics - Domestic Violence (202) 994-7463
• My Sister's Place (202) 529-5991
• Women Empowered Against Violence (WEAVE) (202) 452-9550

Keeping Our Neighborhoods Clean

Have you received your new recycling cart and would like to get rid of your old bin? Contact the Department of Public Works (202) 673-6833 or come to the electronic recycling event in May.

As part of the District's celebration of Earth Day, the DC Department of Public Works in conjunction with DPW’s regular Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off will hold a special electronics-recycling event on Saturday, May14 from 9 am–3 pm at Carter Barron Amphitheatre on 16th and Kennedy Streets, NW. Click here or go to www.dpw.dc.gov for more information.

Smokefree Dining

If you desire to dine in a smokefree establishment, please click here to see a complete listing. http://www.smokefreedc.org/restaurants.htm