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The Ward 5 Wave

Councilmember Zachary Parker

Government

Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 47

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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The CARE for Youth Plan

Season 2 · Episode 24

Friday, October 10, 2025 • Duration 29:35

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" Patterson, Founder and Director of Parent Watch, Inc., joins to share her perspective on how some of the legislation will help justice system-involved youth and their families. Committee on Youth Affairs staff Thomas Franco (Director) and Allison Bailey (Legislative Assistant) also detail some of the conversations and agency dynamics that informed the writing of the legislation. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage invites neighbors to get involved by learning more at ward5.us/careforyouth and sharing their thoughts at ward5.us/dcyouth. She also shares highlights from the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Recap of Ward 5 Day, RFK Redevelopment and RENTAL Act, and Preview of Youth Affairs Policy Package

Season 2 · Episode 23

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 22:56

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's recent votes on the RFK Redevelopment Deal and the RENTAL Act. He also offers a preview of a forthcoming policy package to foster youth wellbeing in the District. Melissa shares a few highlights from the most recent Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. You can read at ward5.us/news and subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox every Friday evening at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Federal Overreach, Council's Next Legislative Meeting, and WARD 5 DAY!

Season 2 · Episode 22

Friday, September 5, 2025 • Duration 25:42

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/toolkit, ward5.us/report, ward5.us/resist, and ward5.us/onthehill. Councilmember Parker also shares information about what to expect at the Council's next Legislative Meeting on September 17, and hypes up the bigger-and-better-than-ever Ward 5 Day! coming on Saturday, September 20. Read the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Threats to DC Autonomy, DYRS Lawsuit, and Reflections on Second Budget Vote and RFK Redevelopment

Season 2 · Episode 21

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 37:15

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 Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). Councilmember Parker also reflects on the Council's second vote on the FY26 budget and the vote on the RFK Redevelopment deal. There are quick plugs for upcoming back-to-school events and Ward 5 Day on September 20 (mark your calendar!). Melissa shares highlights from this week's Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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First Budget Vote Reflections and I-82 with Andy Shallal

Season 2 · Episode 20

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 46:32

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 tipped minimum wage. Andy shares his insights as the owner of Busboys and Poets, which has 8 locations in the DMV (5 in the District). They also reflect on the state of the RFK Redevelopment deal. Councilmember Parker discusses his proposal for a capital gains surchage to address growing economic inequality in DC, and shares his thoughts on the Council funding part of Initiative 83 to bring ranked choice voting to the District. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage gives highlights from the latest edition of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Updates on RFK, Budget Oversight, and Cell Phones in DC Schools

Season 2 · Episode 19

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 24:31

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 hearings. Phelps ACE High School (in Ward 5!) Principal, Cara Fuller, joins the episode to discuss new policies banning cell phones in DC Public Schools. The episode wraps up with reflections on last weekend's WorldPride festivities and preparations for this coming weekend's military parade and the forthcoming changes to Metro's bus network. Melissa also shares the latest highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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I-82, RFK, WorldPride, and More

Season 2 · Episode 18

Friday, June 6, 2025 • Duration 19:01

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.

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A Budget for All of Us

Season 2 · Episode 17

Friday, May 30, 2025 • Duration 40:10

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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The Budget is Coming!

Season 2 · Episode 16

Friday, May 16, 2025 • Duration 19:14

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 the RFK Stadium site, and the opening of the new Trader Joe's in Brookland. They also look ahead to the release of the budget coming soon and the priorities guiding the Ward 5 Council Office as the Council finally heads into budget season. Melissa shares highlights from the latest edition of the Ward 5 Weekly newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Council Hot Topics with Chairman Mendelson

Season 2 · Episode 15

Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 29:09

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker sits down with Chairman Phil Mendelson to discuss current hot topics on the Council: RFK, I-82, World Pride, and more. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares highlights from the latest edition of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter. Get in touch with Councilmember Parker’s office anytime through his website — zacharyparkerward5.com — or by contacting his office directly: 202-724-8028, ward5contact@dccouncil.gov.

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