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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Wonderful to see DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge #StandWithUkriane

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Stiff drink rating: 🍸🍸🍸🍸 Why? Earlier today, DC gov announced switching to a vaccine pre-registration system. BUT in a hearing that just ended I learned a vendor hasn't been selected yet! You read correctly: We announced launch of a system that we haven't committed to buying.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

The murder of a 6-year-old & injuries to at least 7 others in DC in last 24 hours as a result of drive-bys is not senseless shooting; it is because guns are easily accessed for hurting and killing people in our city & country. There are too many guns & they are too easy to get.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Vaccine plea: If you have secured a dose outside of DC’s registration system, please take time to remove your name from our system so someone else who can’t drive to North Carolina or Baltimore can get it. Contact the Call Center at 1-855-363-0333 or email vaccinatedc @dc .gov. Thx

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

***MAJOR VACCINE ANNOUNCEMENT***: Starting this Saturday, May 1, DC will go to walk-up, no appointment needed, vaccine sites throughout city, including newer locations such as UDC in Ward 3. If you want appt, you can use pharmacy sites. This means we will end pre-registration.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Thank you DC voters, residents, locally-owned businesses: We did it! We will keep moving forward with a DC government that works for working families! Thank you to my fabulous campaign team, Wilson Building team, and amazing supporters!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

The gun conversation needs to shift from 2nd Amendment rights to the right of all Americans to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness while working, shopping, praying, and all the other every day activities we do. The right to domestic tranquility is in the constitution too.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I am at Emery Rec in Ward 4, where there are more than 60 voters in line at 12:30 am during a pandemic supposedly under a curfew. I am going to ask how many voters requested absentee ballots. I am thankful for these voters and livid at the Board of Elections.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Moments ago, I left a message for @kenyanmcduffie congratulating him on his victory in the at-large race. The latest vote tallies from the D.C. Board of Elections make his victory unassailable. Hours ago, I also called @AnitaBondsDC to congratulate her on re-election as well.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

DC voters, if you support paid family leave, a councilmember who respects your vote & voice, and who takes on the entrenched big-money special interests who want to spend your money on their needs, I ask for your vote. If you’re for the status quo of inequity, go w @PostOpinions .

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Today started w election results from Georgia that buoyed DC’s chance for statehood. Day ends w DC in lockdown due to Trump extremists who came to commit domestic terrorism & DC needed fed permission to deploy our own national guard Congress do the right thing: Make DC 51st state

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Interesting: NYC restaurant industry is thriving after $15 minimum wage

NYC's $15 minimum wage hasn't brought the restaurant apocalypse — it's helped them thrive

A new study suggests that increasing pay for restaurant workers, who make up the bulk of low-wage earners, may not harm businesses.

www.businessinsider.com

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Congratulations to @Janeese4DC and the thousands of Ward 4 voters who supported this people-powered campaign. I look forward to working together to make DC more equitable and just! We have a lot of work to do together.

Janeese Lewis George

@Janeese4DC

4 years

The people of Ward 4 are ready for a leader who will put people first. All DC voting centers are reporting results as of early this morning and the current returns show a decisive majority. We expect this lead will stay stable or grow slightly as the remaining data arrives.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Tonight I was driving behind a car w lots of @timkaine bumper stickers. I like Sen Kaine a lot too, so I moved into other lane to check out this uber fan. It was former VA first lady & new @GeorgeMasonU prez Anne Holton.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Saying goodbye to this longtime Cap Hill resident, lover of @councilofdc Zoom meetings, best friend & companion is hard. My heart is full of wonderful memories, but tmrw our house will feel empty. I didn’t think I could love a kitty this much. Proud to be Ousman’s #crazycatlady !

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

In an emergency meeting today, @TheEventsDC board voted to allocate: •$5 million for undocumented workers in DC •$5 million for hotel workers in DC •$5 million for restaurant workers in DC @TheEventsDC is funded by taxes from the hotel & restaurant industry. Kudos. #DCvalues

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

DC voters who have not received absentee ballots: Please get in touch with @Vote4DC . They are giving voters who sent a request to DCBOE and never received their ballot the option of getting a ballot by email/PDF. You can call/email board or email me at esilverman @dccouncil .us

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Nice weather for taking down campaign signs! Our campaign will be recycling them, please let me know if you have some!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

On @NPR @MorningEdition Dr. Fauci answers a question about lifting DC’s mask mandate: He says it adds additional risk at a time when it’s uncertain what will happen with the virus.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes. Ousman died peacefully in our backyard. He was a Capitol Hill kitty to the end. He was a great friend to many, a quirky cat w doglike qualities, and a great comfort at the most challenging times. I love you Ous, and I’ll miss you so much.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Change the name, change the owner, change the toxic culture: Another reason DC should not spend a penny on Dan Snyder or the NFL.

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost

2 years

NFL and Washington's football team agreed to keep details of workplace probe secret, document shows

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

I watched @MayorBowser 's presser, in which @cuneytdil asked about this letter. Let me clear up the mayor's confusion: We want homeless residents HOUSED. Period. We want the mayor to stick to a HOUSING FIRST strategy not her latest MOVE THE HOMELESS SOMEWHERE LESS VISIBLE STRATEGY

Brianne K. Nadeau

@BrianneKNadeau

3 years

Today with @RobertWhite_DC @Janeese4DC @tweetelissa I called on Mayor Bowser to pause encampment clearings until the end of hypothermia season, while continuing to offer housing and support to unhoused residents. This follows prior requests to the DM and our recent roundtable.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

True Palisades, DC punk moment: Having @dischordrecords founder, Fugazi frontman, Ward 3 DC resident Ian MacKaye sign your nominating petition. Thanks Ian for your support.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

This drives me crazy. We are $300 mil up in revenue, but our public schools have broken HVAC systems in a pandemic, I just wrote @DOES_DC to help an unemployed worker who has called agency 60 times to get help, & there are encampments all over DC. Who is this money helping?

Martin Austermühle

@maustermuhle

3 years

Good news for D.C.: the city’s CFO says revenue for the 2021 fiscal year (which ends tonight) is $311 million higher than estimated in May. That means that D.C.’s fiscal situation is approaching a recovery to pre-pandemic levels.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

First DC election I can recall where I went to sleep w no results. I woke up to see @Janeese4DC w decisive lead in W4! Close race in W2 but @JackEvansWard2 soundly defeated. I am still very angry about the absentee ballot debacle. Thank you to voters who waited 5 hours to vote.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I agree w Rev. Mills. DC gov should replace Black Lives Matters sign. The sign burning was hate, it was chilling to see, & it will not go away b/c Trump will spend next four years enabling & endorsing it. We need our city to be strongly against this hate. It cannot be tolerated.

Jack Jenkins

@jackmjenkins

4 years

The pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in DC responds to the burning of the church’s Black Lives Matter sign last night by people who appeared to be affiliated with Proud Boys. “For me it was reminiscent of cross burnings.”

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Shanah Tovah, a happy, healthy, & sweet New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. At 5 pm in DC, listen for "The Blast": Due to coronavirus & the fact congregations will meet virtually, Jewish residents are going to blow the Shofar, a rams horn trumpet, as a community at 5.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I fight for working families in local DC & I support @SenWarren b/c she has a track record of fighting for working families at the federal level. Our government needs to benefit everyday people, not just monied interests. Let me know if you need more info & want to help her win!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

7 years

To those in the Wilson Building with an extra young staffer today, I will have my matchbox cars, light sabers, and city coloring books at your disposal.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

11 months

Volta pool packed in its last hour of 2023. I understand staffing pressures but w warm temperatures through September, we should have pools open more.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

@jaketapper Thanks @jaketapper , also in DC remember to sign the Voter's Oath on the back of the outer envelope!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Just taking a moment -- in between redistricting maps -- to reflect on those who said we don't need to do a local DC paid family leave program b/c Congress will take care of it soon. Let's keep leading the way on policies that actually do help workers, businesses & families, DC!

The New York Times

@nytimes

3 years

Democrats are likely to abandon their plans to create a new federal paid family and medical leave program as part of their domestic policy package, yielding to opposition from Senator Joe Manchin. It had already been cut back in a bid to win his support.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

DC government is #StandingWithUkraine Thanks to @councilofdc Secretary Nyasha Smith for coordinating tonight's lighting.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

DC voters were deceived by @MarshallForDC ’s unfounded complaint & Office of Campaign Finance’s errant ruling. Big money interests led by real estate community eagerly promoted the bogus allegations & bogus ruling in attack ads. Trump-style tactics in local DC politics. Disgusting

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@tweetelissa

5 years

Jelleff is a public rec center. DC government owns it, and DC residents should have priority. I disagree with @DCDPR & @DCDGS to give a private school priority over public fields. I’ll be asking our agencies to reverse this, and working w the @councilofdc rec chair @trayonwhite

Deadspin

@Deadspin

5 years

The legendary public rec center in a private school's pocket:

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

The White House & Congress should be sharing COVID+ cases confidentially with MD, VA, & DC health departments so our region can contact trace and contain community spread. White House staffers & their families eat in restaurants, work, shop, go to school & play in our communities

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

This is an appreciation for DC residents who care about their city, residents like Kyle. Kyle approached me to talk Medicaid! He is following contract dispute b/c his beloved uncle, who has since passed, relied on Medicaid for insurance. Thanks Kyle for caring. You made my day.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Shining light into the darkness on this first night, a rededication to hope and to fight for what is right amidst adversity Happy Hanukkah DC to all who celebrate!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

This is a great story for reporters and a very bad story for the residents and businesses of Ward 2, as well as the entire city. I hope my colleagues have a unified voice speaking against this willful, selfish disregard for ethics and the public’s trust.

Tom Sherwood

@tomsherwood

5 years

#Breaking . Former W2 CoMember Jack Evans files to run for both the special June election to replace him and the June primary for a new term, per filing with DC Elections Board. @kojoshow @wcp

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

My bi-yearly local politics @postopinions decoder: "a council that increasingly seems more interested in advancing an ideology" = candidates & councilmembers who support paid family leave, living wages, helping local biz & questioning school reform, tax breaks for big developers

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Hmmm. I was lone NO on add’l $5mil for already $100mil cost overrun at Duke Ellington, only NO on $36 mil for parking at Union Market, wanted to cap taxpayer spending at $50 mil for Wiz Practice Facility which is now $13 mil over budget. Budget-busting would be voting yes.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

8 months

As you think big thoughts about how Leonsis & Wiz/Caps ended up in Virginia: This is the DC mayor, chairman & chair of @councilofdc ’s Business & Economic Development Cmte that DC’s real estate development, hospitality & big biz community spent millions in campaign cash to elect.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

@juliaioffe I am an at-large DC Councilmember. If you call my office Monday morning (202.724.7772) my constituent services director can help you with @dcdmv . If you send us an email explaining what happened (esilverman @dccouncil .us and pjoseph @dccouncil .us) that will give us a head start.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

1 year

Yesterday afternoon, for the third time, I was exonerated from baseless, politically-motivated campaign finance complaints against me. My request now is that we reform the @DCOCF15 complaint system so future candidates won’t be smeared at the 11th hour in the same way I was.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I wish every primary night we could vote one pundit off the @cnn island.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

I am about to chair my final hearing as @councilofdc Labor Committee chair. I will be saying more on the D.C. Board of Elections, @Vote4DC , overturning & reserving the errant Office of Campaign Finance ruling that prejudiced voters against me and led to my defeat. I am outraged.

Tom Sherwood

@tomsherwood

2 years

#BreakingNews DC Board of Elections throws out Office of Campaign Finance ruling that CoMem Elissa Silverman violated public financing law by polling Ward 3 primary race last June. @politicshour @wcp

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I've known @edlazere 20 years. Back then Ed was unpopular among the city's politicians, questioning them about subsidies & tax breaks they were giving to real estate developers. He pushed affordable housing. TANF. Raising EITC & unemployment insurance. That's why I support him.

Ed Lazere

@edlazere

4 years

It’s not too late to join our excitement in voting & getting Ed in the win column on November 3! Our Get Out the Vote Rally is today at 3pm. Invite your friends, family & anyone else who will be voting. Use this hashtags #PaintTheTownEd and #SkipAheadforEd

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Wash Post analysis of traffic tickets the District issued from 2016 through 2020 shows that 62 percent of all the fines were issued in neighborhoods where Black residents make up at least 70 percent of the population and where the average median household income is below $50,000

Post Local

@postlocal

3 years

D.C. parking, traffic tickets snowball into financial hardships

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

When DC voters are presented w truth & a bunch of lies, DC voters know what is truth & what are lies. Our voters knew paid family leave was important, and in this election they know @DFER_DC is a reckless attack dog & Jack Evans's buddies have selected their next pay for play CM.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Last night while w @DistrictOPC Dept of Homeland Security police blocked Vermont Ave NW, a DC street. A friend sent photo H StNW is being closed by feds. These are DC streets & we should say who can walk on them. I ask @MayorBowser to join in calling for free speech on DC streets

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

The stakes couldn't be higher this election, nationally and locally. Join me in voting for Ed Lazere for DC Council At-Large.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

On absentee ballot debacle: I will send another letter to @dcboe today asking for complete explanation of what happened w absentee ballots. My office forwarded estimated 500 requests in the last 2 days for either ballots to be hand delivered or emailed. I want a full accounting.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

In other news, the Earth is round.

Post Local

@postlocal

5 years

Uber and Lyft concede they play role in traffic congestion in the District and other urban areas

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Today's stiff drink rating: 🍸🍸🍸 *On council COVID call, DC Health said "we don't need FEMA's help; we need more vaccine" but FEMA helps w reaching high risk residents. Why not apply? *Cloudy answer on health care plans giving vaccine to non-eligible *Data questions unanswered

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

A request: I am averaging an email a minute from DC voters who requested an absentee ballot & never received one. So if you have another request for me, like for example checking on your UI or PUA status, kindly email me tomorrow because my email is a flood of ballot requests.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

I have great respect for each of these appointees as individuals, but this is like putting together a commission on energy in the 21st century and appointing only members from the oil & gas industries.

Martin Austermühle

@maustermuhle

2 years

. @MayorBowser has announced her appointments to the DC Tax Revision Commission: former mayor Anthony Williams, former D.C. Councilmember David Catania, former D.C. finance counsel James L. Hudson, Jodi McClain, and Dr. Carolyn Rudd. Commission revises tax structure every decade.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Made a great yard sign delivery this morning!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

I do hope @Nationals find a way this weekend to honor @TonyWilliamsDC . As mayor, he brought baseball back to DC. And he remains a big fan, often spotted in our neighborhood wearing his Blue nats baseball hat.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Apparently this is of interest. @councilofdc learned tonight a decision on pre-reg system hasn't been made between Microsoft & Accenture. When asked for a firm launch date, it could not be stated. When asked how the system will prioritize residents, it could not be answered. Bad.

Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Stiff drink rating: 🍸🍸🍸🍸 Why? Earlier today, DC gov announced switching to a vaccine pre-registration system. BUT in a hearing that just ended I learned a vendor hasn't been selected yet! You read correctly: We announced launch of a system that we haven't committed to buying.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

I want to be clear: I, @marycheh & @BrianneKNadeau have been pushing for vaccine pre-registration system for MONTHS. @_DCHealth has bought Off the Shelf system now being customized, but it won't be ready till mid-March. I do have questions about how it will work, I will ask Thurs

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

With Delta still spreading and the unknown of Omicron, let's simply put an indoor mask mandate in place, with carve outs for restaurants and membership-based private spaces like gyms. @MayorBowser & Dr. Nesbitt kept masks on at the indoor press conference; it's best for all of us

Martin Austermühle

@maustermuhle

3 years

So D.C. no longer has an indoor mask mandate, but it now has… an indoor mask advisory.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

This is unacceptable

Martin Austermühle

@maustermuhle

4 years

5 hours. That’s how long a woman at the front of the line at the Turkey Thicket vote center had been waiting to cast a ballot when I just chatted with her as she was about to go in. 5 hours. The @Vote4DC line tracker never had wait times over 90 minutes. 5 hours.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

NOW is also when @MayorBowser should put a vaccine mandate in place where masks are taken off indoors, such as restaurants. Omicron is acting like a crafty virus, and we should be strategic as well. It helps protect customers & workers. We need to act with urgency.

Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

NOW is when we should be realistic about return to school, not Jan. 1 or 2. Omicron is incredibly contagious, which is not only a community spread issue but a staffing issue. This will impact essential services, schools, hospitals, police, etc. Let's be pro-active, not reactive.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Some DC lawmakers DID question the legitimacy of the subs & voted against the contract. In fact, 5 of us. And 3 of us have consistently voted against sole sourcing and against this whole process. It stinks and continues to stink.

Fenit Nirappil

@FenitN

5 years

D.C. lawmakers insisted that it wasn’t their role to scrutinize the subcontractors on the no-bid sports gambling and lottery contract. And this is what came up when @Stevesthompson did

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Great news: Of the first 17 contact tracer hires, ALL are DC residents! Kudos @dchrDC , @MayorBowser , @_DCHealth and of course our very talented residents. Taking advantage of our own DC human capital=right path to recovery.

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@tweetelissa

3 years

Funny to think that seven years ago I was the only candidate for citywide office that didn't take money from corporations and PACs, only from individuals. People said I was nuts, but I won. Now almost all citywide candidates including those running for mayor are doing it too.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

It has been a long time since I really looked forward to tomorrow. It has been an exhausting, maddening & frightful 4 years Many families experienced trauma they shouldn’t have. But I am audaciously hopeful about a more inclusive, compassionate just future for our city & country

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

My @edlazere yard sign was stolen so reposting: Some at-large indys say they are "progressive." Really? @VO4O wants to get rid of paid family leave in pandemic. @GoodWinForDC , a real estate developer, has shifting answers on eviction moratorium, streetcar $$, & I-77. Vote for Ed.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Public health experts say that we need to upgrade our masks. I just did so & hope you do as well. At today’s presser, @MayorBowser was asked about DC gov supplying residents w N95, KN95 masks to replace cloth. We need to do this for in person learning & other congregate settings.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

This has been a challenging week. So I decided to treat myself to Wiseguy Pizza. Just sitting there and seeing the amazing diversity of @DCPoliceDept officers, @GeorgetownLaw students, tourists, and everyone in between made me happy. We are a great city.And the pizza is so yummy.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Also apparently this @KarlRacineDC guy is influential in DC elections. I thought he just sued slumlords and Trump!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

What is becoming apparent is that @DFER_DC , @FedCityCouncil run by @TonyWilliamsDC & Green Team loyalists are running a “slate” or coordinated campaign of @councilofdc candidates to champion their agenda, using @PostOpinions as their validator. This is bigger than “school reform”

Blake Hounshell

@blakehounshell

2 years

Charter school money is flowing into city council races, including in my own neighborhood

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

This is a time for our city to come together and all show that #BlackLivesMatterDC . And we need to not just show it, as we did today, but we need to put the budget dollars and resources behind it. I'll be listening to residents as we make critical decisions about our budget.

CM Silverman Office

@CM_Silverman

4 years

Proud to join @marycheh and other Councilmembers on 16th Street today to celebrate Black Lives Matter Plaza. We know, however, that this is a symbolic gesture in a time when real action is needed. Our office is committed to working with residents to make that change happen.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Good morning DC! We are all Washingtonians. Yesterday and over the past week, some of our youngest residents took part in our civic engagement process. It gives me great hope for our city! Thank you again, and I am excited to represent you for another four years!

jfrancer

@jfrancer

6 years

Calling in the closers. Go @tweetelissa ! #DCision18

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Thank you to @DCPoliceDept officers assigned to houses of worship tonight and tomorrow. It is sad that services for a new year’s celebration begin with emergency evacuation plans and police presence but this is the state of our country right now.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

2 years

Here's my ask, DC residents: Read comments of neighbors responding to this message who participated in this process. You'll see many feel hours of hard work, discussion, compromise, collaboration w @councilofdc Subcmte on Redistricting has been tossed out, ignored at 11th hour.

Phil Mendelson

@ChmnMendelson

2 years

I have had several conversations with residents concerned over aspects of maps drawn by the Redistricting Subcommittee in Wards 3 and 7. I have worked to address these concerns by crafting alternatives to the proposed maps to achieve compromise. 1/2

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Much has been written about the corrosive Trump influence in political debate. Now we see it in our own city. This is such a deceptive, cynical, repeal and replace move. I think DC residents and businesses deserve better.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

NOW is when we should be realistic about return to school, not Jan. 1 or 2. Omicron is incredibly contagious, which is not only a community spread issue but a staffing issue. This will impact essential services, schools, hospitals, police, etc. Let's be pro-active, not reactive.

Post Local

@postlocal

3 years

D.C. schools are staying open. Many students are staying home.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

On this Day of Atonement, I committed myself to another year of fighting for truth and justice. D.C. working families, I am proud to fight for you at the Wilson Building. Full steam ahead making this a more equitable city. But first, I am headed to a break the fast with family!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

This morning, I want to recognize my smart and indefatigable staff. I am grateful and want to give a public thanks. They are truly public servants. Thank you.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

The newly renovated, Mies van der Rohe-designed flagship MLK Library is quite spectacular. Go see it! But I have to say the most awesome thing I discovered in celebrating 125 years of @dcpl last night is its dedicated staff, including Central Library Director Maryann James-Daley.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

To the 200,000 DC residents who have not yet voted: There are no lines! Make your voice heard! To the DC residents who voted early to GOTV for @JoeBiden & Dem candidates in PA, NC, FL & elsewhere: Thank you! Let's restore truth sanity & democratic values to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

7 months

I knew this guy was insufferable on national politics but he is just clueless and uninformed on local affairs, which is a shame because he lives here and other people listen to him. He is the part of the MAGA group in DC local politics, voting against his own good gov interest.

Matthew Yglesias

@mattyglesias

7 months

Nobody should “monger” fear but objectively the rate of murders and shootings in DC soared this year while falling in the vast majority of American cities — this is not some kind of made up problem.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Slight correction: The District of Columbia taxpayers made a $65 million investment in the Wizards practice facility plus street infrastructure around it

Ted Leonsis

@TedLeonsis

5 years

Good offense starts w good defense – Monumental has made significant investments across its teams: infrastructure, facilities, coaching, executives, analytics, technology, health & wellness – These are long-term investments, I don't expect short-term gain

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Just got #COVID19 boosted at Fort Stanton Rec in Ward 8! A fellow DC resident two seats next to me got his 1st shot and incentive.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

I usually stick to DC affairs but the murder of George Floyd is so sickening & disturbing. The Twin Cities are like a second home to me because I have close friends who live there who I visit every summer. This is heartbreaking in so many ways. We cannot let hate and racism win.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

It's 11:35 pm, I've just gotten home from observing protesters & @DCPoliceDept w @DistrictOPC . But I'm headed back out to see voters who are still in line at various polling sites. From email requests to my office, large numbers of voters never got absentee ballots. Unacceptable.

CM Silverman Office

@CM_Silverman

4 years

Still peaceful. Still walking with @DistrictOPC and @tweetelissa . #DCProtest

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

10 months

3 flat tires 4 friends who stuck w me All 50 state streets ridden 62.68 miles + to/from home 2,901 ft elevation Thanks @WABADC for my first completed #50states ride! I abandoned ship 20 years ago at mile 30 & this year made it all the way with a lot of help from great friends!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Very courageous and painful disclosure by my colleague. I support you, David, and I admire the actions you have taken to protect others and bring about justice and accountability.

Fenit Nirappil

@FenitN

4 years

D.C. Council member David Grosso said today he was the victim in a criminal sexual abuse case against a former Catholic priest in Virginia. "I understand the tremendous burden the victims of sexual assault and abuse carry throughout their lives."

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

10 months

Sports gambling in DC is a complete embarrassment, but it is actually typical of how @councilofdc operates. It was deceptively sold as a way to fund Violence Prevention & child care. Money for violence prevention: $0 Money for child care: $0 But connected contractors got paid.

Dan Steinberg

@dcsportsbog

10 months

Here's a new one to me: D.C.'s sports gambling operation actually LOST MONEY in June, according to a report The Post received in a FOIA request. Like, the house lost. Remarkable

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

States like DC led way on family & medical leave. It was really neat to get call from @JoeBiden @WhiteHouse yesterday w heads up about the plan. My thanks to @Weisbard , @KittyRichardsDC , Liz Weiss, @MargkoDC , @cmdgrosso , @ChmnMendelson & @DrUniqueMH for making it a reality in DC.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

5 years

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of my parents, Ruth and Jack. Congrats Mom and Dad!

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

I'd say this is a big red flag.

Post Local

@postlocal

3 years

Arlington County Board candidate who said she was 52 is actually 72, records show

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Thank you to my colleague & ward councilmember @charlesallen & his Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety for pushing through with this necessary campaign finance reform bill. I am an enthusiastic supporter! Please encourage our colleagues to vote YES and NOT TABLE Tuesday.

Colbert I. King

@kingc_i

6 years

D.C. politics is a tangled web of money and power. Enough is enough. - The Washington Post

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Hate will not be tolerated in the District of Columbia. A great, strong message sent by new @DCPoliceDept chief Robert Contee.

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

3 years

Omicron is a gut punch; we need to be strategic & pro-active to take collective action to protect us all. 😷 @MayorBowser , please reinstate indoor mask mandate 👩‍🎓 @DCPSChancellor , a plan to limit spread needs to be clear to students parents & educators. Is rapid testing possible?

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

It's 8 pm. I've gone through 30 UI claims & if I didn't get to you, it's because system updates at 8. I'll get to you tomorrow. I've been focused on UI, so I just learned @PostOpinions endorsed a candidate who has never voted in DC in Ward 2. Yep, that sounds as clueless as usual

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

Exhibit A on why transparency data & local reporters are important. Yesterday below story was reported. Tonight data was released on # of ward residents who received vaccine Ward 8 94 Ward 7 197 Ward 5 364 Ward 1 452 Ward 4. 892 Ward 6 1,018 Ward 2 1,274 Ward 3 2,465

Post Local

@postlocal

4 years

D.C. leaders spar over coronavirus vaccine access for poorer residents

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

4 years

How we reopen school buildings safely & keep our DCPS community safe from COVID-19 as we expand in-person learning is worth my time as an elected representative serving in our state legislature. It should be a priority. So far this major decision has gotten two hours of oversight

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Elissa Silverman

@tweetelissa

6 years

Today was very hard. It is these conversations that lead to breakthroughs. I am proud of my colleagues for battling through to get to action. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We have more work to do to make DC a place of opportunity for all but we got a little closer today.

Phil Mendelson

@ChmnMendelson

6 years

What happened last week outside of the Wilson building was ill conceived and the hate speech that occurred was unacceptable. We the Council, as one body, condemn hate speech in all its forms

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