Working Groups
DC for Democracy’s working groups and committees are small teams that work to advance priority projects and issue campaigns. The following are our active working groups and committees.
The Tracking Council Votes working group collects information on the positions, votes, and other actions of DC Councilmembers and publishes that information on our website. Led by Ed L., Mat H., Leonard E., and Tiffany B.
Meetings: To be set
Tracking Council Votes
The Community Safety working group works to build support for community-led approaches to safety, and build power for candidates who champion alternatives to police. Led by Langford W., Jayme E., John S., and Lisa Gordon.
Meetings: Monthly on the third Wednesday at 7:00pm. Register to attend the next meeting.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
The Communications working group works to disseminate information to DC for Democracy members. Led by Sherice M., Vanessa L., and Bri M.
Meetings: Monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6:00pm. Register to attend the next meeting.
Communications
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
The Elections Committee leads our work holding candidate forums and considering endorsements.
Meetings: Monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7:00pm. Register to attend the next meeting.
STEERING COMMITTEE
DC for Democracy’s Steering Committee consists of five Elected Officers who are elected by the membership as well as nine Appointed Officers who are appointed by the Elected Officers. The Steering Committee provides communications between committees and officers, conducts business between monthly all-member meetings, and responds to rapid requests for action from our endorsed coalitions.
Meetings: Monthly on the third Monday at 7:00pm. See our Steering Committee members.
The Affordable Housing working group advocates for the DC government to put greater emphasis on housing development that is not driven by the market—public housing, limited equity cooperatives, community land trusts, Green New Deal for Housing, and social housing. Led by Elinor H., Renee B., Sara H., John Z., and John Q.
Meetings: Monthly on the third Tuesday at 7:00pm. Register to attend the next meeting.
AFFORDABLE Housing
Propose a working group
Any DC4D member may propose a new working group to take on projects and initiatives in line with our mission.