Neighbors,              The Attorney General’s civil case against Council Member Thomas is something that impacts all of us. With Council Member Thomas resigning from the Economic Development Committee, it leaves our community and our Ward very vulnerable. With the City’s budget cuts and capital investment reductions, community activism will be essential for our voices to … More Community Must Come Together To Achieve Representation

Washington, DC–Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. today requested that the oversight and operations of the Committee on Economic Development be vested in the Committee of the Whole until the recent allegations raised by the District’s Attorney General are resolved. In his letter to Chairman Brown, Councilmember Thomas stated the following: “As a second … More Thomas Releases Statement Regarding Chairmanship of the Committee on Economic Development

Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. Washington, DC 20001  Resolution In opposition of Capital Food Mart’s application for a liquor license at its current establishment located at 1634 North Capitol ST NW, Washington, DC 20002.  TO:  Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration 2000 14th Street NW, Suite 400S Washington,DC  WHEREAS, the Bates Area Civic Association, Inc. is a … More BACA Resolution Opposing Liquor License Application

Open Arms Housing Evening of Live Jazz with Saxophonist Brian Lanier Tuesday, June 14, 2011 From 6pm to 8pm  Located at:    Busboys and Poets                      5th & K Streets NW                      Washington, DC 20001  Join Open Arms Housing for live jazz! Having performed with national recording artists…Brian has established himself to be a talent to … More Evening of Live Jazz, Tuesday, June 14th

  ANC 5C 01 REPORT TO THE BATES AREA CIVIC ASSOCIATION   JUNE 6, 2011 The following is a recap of activities in Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 5C generally, and our Single Member District (SMD) ANC5C01 in particular, since May 2, 2011: ANC 5C MAY MEETING The last meeting of the ANC took place on … More ANC Report to Bates Area Civic Association

During our Monday, June 6th meeting, we had a turnout of about 38 residents, a good turnout for a summer night.  3 key things were discussed:  1.      PSA Realignment. Community input and concerns were received. A meeting with Chief of Police Cathy Lanier will be held Thursday, June 23rd at the 5th District Police Head … More Important Issues Discussed at June 6 BACA Meeting

This is our first attempt to publish what I hope will be a quarterly newsletter. The purpose of the newsletter would be to inform all BACA residents of quarterly meeting schedules and to highlight the achievements and challenges we faced during the previous quarter. I understand it is difficult to attend every meeting and to … More Bates Area Civic Association News Letter

There’s some discussion about speeding on 1st st on Prince of Petworth