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The Ward 5 Wave

Councilmember Zachary Parker

Join DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker each week for updates on Council activities, highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter, and interviews with DC agencies and community partners. You can also send in questions for him to answer on the podcast!

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  • English

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  • S2 · E18
    Jun 6, 2025 · 19 min

    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, a letter to the Washington Commanders about labor agreements for the RFK stadium site redevelopment, the June 7th WorldPride Parade, and highlights in the midst of budget oversight season. Melissa also shares the latest from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

  • S2 · E17
    May 30, 2025 · 40 min

    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 of DC Action, and Erica Williams, Executive Director of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, the conversation explores the Mayor's proposed cuts to countless social services and what this means for District residents. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares highlights from this week's edition of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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