Muriel Bowser

Washington, DC Mayor Bowser First to Recognize Clean Energy Week 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.
  • Washington, DC is the first to formally recognize National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2021 .
  • Last year, Mayor Bowser along with more than half of the nation's governors signed proclamations officially recognizing Clean Energy Weeks in their states.In her proclamation, Mayor Bowser cites that in2020, the District of Columbia employed more than 13,000 people in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors and has consistently ranked among the top clean energy cities in the United States.
  • National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment.

Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio and Events DC Announce Grand Opening of Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made DC inside Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
  • It doesn't get more DC than Ben's Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Fox, The Eagles, and Shaquille O'Neal all have in common?," said John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
  • Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena, all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Capital Impact Partners Awarded $1 million to Manage the Newly Created Nourish D.C. Fund by Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.
  • "\nThrough the Nourish D.C. Fund, Capital Impact will work with a coordinated collaborative of technical assistance providers and lenders with deep roots in the District to support an equitable D.C. food system.
  • Our leadership in delivering financial and social impact has resulted in Capital Impact being rated by S&P Global and recognized by Aeris for our performance.
  • Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Capital Impact Partners operates nationally, with local offices in Austin, TX; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; and Oakland, CA.

Emile C. Thompson confirmed as new DCPSC commissioner

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Commissioner Thompson was nominated by Mayor Muriel A. Bowser and confirmed by the DC Council.

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  • Commissioner Thompson was nominated by Mayor Muriel A. Bowser and confirmed by the DC Council.
  • I want to thank Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council for this opportunity to serve the residents and businesses of the District of Columbia, stated Commissioner Thompson.
  • Before joining the Commission, Commissioner Thompson was appointed to serve as a Principal Member on the D.C. Water Board of Directors in 2016.
  • Commissioner Thompson graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in Computer Science and minors in Math and Biology.

Mayor Bowser Applauds HUD for $38.8 Million Investment in Affordable Housing

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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We know that for many Washingtonians, access to safe and affordable housing is the first step to getting back on their feet,"said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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  • We know that for many Washingtonians, access to safe and affordable housing is the first step to getting back on their feet,"said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "As we continue through our response and recovery, thisfunding will allow us to double down on our ongoinghousingefforts, protect DC's stock of affordable housing, and give more Washingtonians a fair shot."
  • "Mayor Bowser haschallenged ourteam to look at all possibleways for the District tomake more progresstowardourboldgoal to not only create 36,000 new units of housing by 2025, 12,000of themaffordable, but alsotopreserve every unit of affordable housing wecurrentlyhave,"said Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio.
  • Richard Livingstone (DHCD) (202) 538-3370; [email protected]
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More than a Dozen Unions and Associations Representing 48,000+ Educators Unite in National Day of Resistance

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the lives of our Black and brown, poverty stricken, and special needs students in our communities who were already facing structural disadvantages within the educational system," said Theresa Mitchell Dudley, president of PGCEA.
  • Parents and families across the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area have endured significant uncertainty over the return to in-person instruction, with a lack of coordination among political leaders leading to further confusion.
  • Educators called for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to coordinate across school district boundaries going forward for a single, cohesive plan on reopening schools in the region for remote and in-person instruction.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Violence and Chaos at U.S. Capitol

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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The appalling desecration of the Capitol the very symbol of American democracy demands urgent leadership that brings an end to this scene and upholds the principles of our constitution.

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  • The appalling desecration of the Capitol the very symbol of American democracy demands urgent leadership that brings an end to this scene and upholds the principles of our constitution.
  • We stand with Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser in her efforts to quell the violence occurring in her great city.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

DC Green Bank Brings Loan Program for Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects to Washington DC

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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It is great to have worked closely with DC Green Bank to bring the CLEER program into the DC market and create a regional opportunity.

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  • It is great to have worked closely with DC Green Bank to bring the CLEER program into the DC market and create a regional opportunity.
  • The DC Green Bank Board of Directors recently approved the CLEER Financing program and will partner with neighboring Montgomery County Green Bank to implement it.
  • DC Green Bank CEO Eli Hopson identified regional partnering, in this case with Montgomery County Green Bank , as a meaningful component in reaching the Districts sustainability goals.
  • In 2018, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council passed legislation creating the Green Finance Authority Establishment Act, commonly referred to as the DC Green Bank .

D.C.'s Newest Museum, Planet Word, Opens To The Public

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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"I am so thrilled to open Planet Word's doors to the public and cannot imagine a more fitting time for a museum of language to open in our nation's capital," said Planet Word founder and CEO Ann Friedman.

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  • "I am so thrilled to open Planet Word's doors to the public and cannot imagine a more fitting time for a museum of language to open in our nation's capital," said Planet Word founder and CEO Ann Friedman.
  • This event featured remarks by District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Planet Word founder Ann Friedman.
  • Planet Word is the world's first major museum taking a high-tech approach to bringing language to life.
  • Planet Word's governing Board of Directors includes leaders in education, media, real estate, technology, the arts, and museums, led by Chair Ann Friedman.

Mayor Bowser Awards $1.5 Million to Nonprofits to Support COVID-19 Recovery

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) notified more than 30 District-based nonprofit organizations that they will receive funding from the COVID-19 Nonprofit Support Grant.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) notified more than 30 District-based nonprofit organizations that they will receive funding from the COVID-19 Nonprofit Support Grant.
  • The grants, which total nearly $1.5 million, will support housing and community development nonprofits that have experienced an increase in administrative costs, constituent requests, or other disruptions to normal operations due to COVID-19.
  • "These grants are going support so many of the organizations that have been there for our community throughout every stage of this crisis,"said Mayor Bowser.
  • "No one has been spared from the economic impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency," said DHCD Director Polly Donaldson.