Charles Allen · [email protected]

May 16, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Ward 6 Update: Hains Point, A New Park, & NFL Stadium Transit

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend –  We recently filled the meeting room at Southwest Library to talk all things FY27 budget. Yes, really: Many folks tuned in, in person and virtually, because…

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May 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Don't take DC's childcare industry for granted.

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

May 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Ward 6 Update: Budget Town Hall, Safer Streets & Spring Clean Success

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Last weekend, hundreds of neighbors pitched in at the biggest Great Ward 6 Spring Clean ever! And I'm not exaggerating: More than 500 folks signed up to…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM

Here's how I'm fighting for small businesses. Plus, pack the debate!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 1:48 PM

Campaign Update: Ballots Hit Mailboxes in 3 Weeks, New Ad Runs Today!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 18, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Ward 6 Update: DC's Next Budget, A Transformed Library & Traffic Safety Wins

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April 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Ward 6 Update: Volunteers Needed, Utility Bills, & New Public Art

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Spring has been teasing us for weeks with temperatures rising and plummeting, but I think we're finally here: Cherry blossoms have peaked and dropped th…

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March 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM

Sunday: Join us this Sunday to door knock for safer streets!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Ward 6 Update: Ward 6 Spring Clean + Good & Bad News for Street Safety

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March 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM

State of the Race & Join Me for a Beer Tomorrow!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Tomorrow's fundraising deadline!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Potomac Cleanup, Tax Filing Updates, & H Street Planning

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Last weekend, the DC Public Library celebrated a decade of the Books from Birth program, complete with fun activities for kids and cake for the birthday…

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February 26, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Why’s my utility bill so $*&# high?

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

February 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Tax Filing Changes, SW Farmers Market Move + New Solar Bill

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

February 10, 2026 at 10:17 PM

An Update on Trash & Recycling Collection

Click here if this email is hard to read. Dear Friend, I'm reaching out with an update on trash and recycling collection. And I want to be very clear up front: the city said service would be back on schedule this week, and it's simply not for a lot of people. Patience has run out, and frust…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

February 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Ward 6 Update: Winter Storm Cleanup Continues, Potomac River Spill, & Books from Birth Turns 10!

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – It’s been a tough couple of weeks here in the District. The snow and ice storm created real challenges, but the lack of timely communication made this alrea…

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February 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Campaign Update: Fundraising Update + Endorsements

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 31, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Today’s the deadline! Can you give just $5?

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 30, 2026 at 10:35 PM

Another Snow Update: Trash Pickup is on the Way

Click here if this email is hard to read. Dear Friend, I wanted to share a quick follow-up with some important updates as we continue to dig out across Ward 6. I know the last week has been incredibly difficult and frustrating, and I appreciate everyone’s patience as crews push to restore ba…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM

Snow Update: Plowing, Bus Stops, Trash, & What to Expect

Click here if this email is hard to read. Dear Friend, We’re still digging out days after the snowfall, and with temperatures expected to stay below freezing for at least another week and the Snow Emergency continuing through at least 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, many snow and ice impacts will conti…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Hundreds showed up—now we need you

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Snow Prep, a New Councilmember, & Construction Updates

Click here to view this email in your browser and share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – This past week, I had the chance to join the Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter's first meeting of the year. We covered a range of issues, from needed imp…

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January 21, 2026 at 12:36 PM

Friday night: help me kick off this campaign!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Join me for our campaign launch party!

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  Phil Guire · [email protected]

January 11, 2026 at 12:54 PM

A birthday surprise for Charles Allen 🎉

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Ward 6 Update: New Rumsey Pool Designs & Community Mtg, Council Changes, & 100 Illegal Pot Shops Shuttered

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Ward 6 Update: RFK Transit Planning & Fixing Trash Pickup

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM

Last Call: Donate Ahead of the Dec. 10 Deadline!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Brickie Awards, Recreation for Kids & a New Cannabis Bill

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Taking on Dangerous Drivers: This is What Real Accountability Looks Like

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM

The 2025 Ward 6 Brickie Award Winners!

Dear Friend, I'm reaching out with exciting news! This year, we received dozens and dozens of nominations from Ward 6 residents for our 2025 Ward 6 "Brickie" Awards. Your nominations continue to be a source of inspiration and joy, highlighting the many people, organizations, and businesses that …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Electricity Prices, the Brickie Awards, & Ways to Celebrate

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Our Re-Election Campaign Started Strong - But We Need You!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Celebrate the Best of Ward 6 at the Brickie Awards!

Dear?Friend, Please join me and hundreds of Ward 6 neighbors at the 19th annual "Brickie" Awards on Thursday, Dec. 4! We'll be celebrating the community members, organizations, groups, and businesses that go above and beyond to make Ward 6 a great place to call home. Each year, my office ho…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM

I'm running for re-election as your Ward 6 Councilmember!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Ward 6 Update: Trash & Leaf Collection, SNAP Support, Better Transit, & Celebrating Ward 6

Click here if this email is hard to read or you want to share it. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Fall's taking shape all across Ward 6 neighborhoods, as bright reds and oranges fill the trees (and leaf collection season is upon us). I hope you had a…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Reining in Scalpers, Protecting Tenants, & Leaf Season Begins

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Thanks to everyone who came out to the Pretzel Bakery for my office hours last week! It's great to start the day with coffee and a pretzel, but it's even better to see such a b…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Supporting Furloughed Neighbors, Slowing Dangerous Drivers, & New Stadium Transit Plans

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – I started Wednesday morning this week by joining Ward 6 neighbors in Lincoln Park for this fall's Walk & Roll to School Day . Given how heavy the world can feel, this was exac…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Safer Streets, Access to Vaccines, & Fall Fun

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – I hope you were able to make it to the 20th year of the H Street Festival ! It was a day full of neighbors, local businesses, and beautiful weather in our great city. By mid-af…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Updates on Fed Occupation, Stadium & Art All Night!

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – DC shines this time of year – the crisp air, the turning leaves, and the energy of neighbors coming together at a million community events. I hope you’ve been able to soak…

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August 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Ward 6 Update: Federal "Takeover", Back to School, New Playground, & Fixing a Bus Stop

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – This week, it was back to school for DCPS and many of our DC public charter schools, and congratulations to all the students and families on your first week! Despite the alarm…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM

Ward 6 Update: Hands Off DC – A Hard Week & What You Need to Know

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – This very difficult week began with the President of the United States spreading lies about our beloved home. By mid-week, we saw members of the US military and masked federal …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM

A Dangerous Abuse of Power & Critical Moment for DC

Clickhere if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Dear Friend, As most of you know, yesterday morning, President Trump announced that he would be declaring a "crime emergency" under a specific provision of DC's Home Rule Act, which he a…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Passed Budget & 1st Vote on the Stadium Deal

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – It's been quite a week. Whew! In just the last five days, the Council held a final budget vote, held two all-day public hearings on the proposed NFL stadium deal, and voted on …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: What's in the Stadium Deal, School Tours & Fairer Elections

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Fresh off the first budget vote earlier this week, there is still a lot going on. Monday was the first of two votes on the city's budget and financial plan for next year. If y…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Here's What's in the DC Budget After First Vote

Clickhere if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Dear Friend, Yesterday, the Council cast the first of two votes in finalizing next year's budget for the District of Columbia. This has been one of the most challenging budgets I've worke…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM

RSVP for Ward 6 Week 2025!

Clickhere if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Dear Friend, It's summertime, life's a little slower, and school's out. That means it's a great time to get out, rediscover your neighborhood, and try something new.  Join me for this …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Ward 6 Update: America's Best Little Parade!

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Update on the Transportation & Environment Budget

Clickhere if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Dear Friend, I've been updating you in my regular newsletter about the budget work at the Council. And earlier this week, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment voted unanimo…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: The Budget & the Stadium, New Housing in Buzzard Point + Recreation Upgrades

Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, clickhere . Friend – Between the sunshine-thunderstorm hourly rotations and the humidity turned up to 11, summer has officially arrived (but hey, at least we got a rainbow ). Normally, the Council…

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