The Ward 5 Wave Podcast
1) Changes to TOPA, SNAP Benefits at Risk, and Montana Triangle Zoning Hearing
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker, Communications Director Melissa Littlepage, and Legislative Director Neferteria Brown chat about the Council's recent votes on the RENTAL Act making changes to ...Show More
2) The CARE for Youth Plan
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shares details of his recently introduced C.A.R.E. for Youth Plan - a 16-bill policy package designed to foster youth wellbeing in the District. Jenise "Mama Jo"...Show More
3) Recap of Ward 5 Day, RFK Redevelopment and RENTAL Act, and Preview of Youth Affairs Policy Package
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on a vibrant and joyful time with neighbors at Ward 5 Day. Councilmember Parker also discusses the Council...Show More
4) Federal Overreach, Council's Next Legislative Meeting, and WARD 5 DAY!
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on the latest news about federal overreach in the District, sharing lots of resources including ward5.us/...Show More
5) Threats to DC Autonomy, DYRS Lawsuit, and Reflections on Second Budget Vote and RFK Redevelopment
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage talk about the federal government's latest threats against DC's autonomy, as well as a civil lawsuit against the D...Show More
6) First Budget Vote Reflections and I-82 with Andy Shallal
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Busboys and Poets Founder and CEO Andy Shallal talk about the Council's first vote on the FY26 Budget, including discussions around Initiative 82 and the tip...Show More
7) Updates on RFK, Budget Oversight, and Cell Phones in DC Schools
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage discuss recent news about the RFK Stadium site redevelopment and reflect on a week full of budget oversight hearin...Show More
8) I-82, RFK, WorldPride, and More
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on a busy week including a vote on emergency legislation about I-82 (Tipped Minimum Wage) on the Council,...Show More
9) A Budget for All of Us
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker discusses the Mayor's proposed FY26 budget with advocates and shares his alternative view: a budget for all of us. Joined by Kimberly Perry, Executive Director o...Show More
10) The Budget is Coming!
DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on a busy week involving oversight in the Committee on Youth Affairs, a community meeting on the future of...Show More