“When a politician wins with a 20 percent plurality, as very often happens in D.C., the incentive structure is for them to keep that 20 percent very, very happy all the time,” Trindade Deramo said. “They’re not always forced to build that bigger coalition.”
“Miguel and I just have that synergy between the two of us where both our campaigns are very positive and supportive of each other. Oftentimes we’re sharing the same ideas, and that’s what ranked choice voting is really about—if you’re grappling with one candidate or the other, you don’t have to."
@miguelward1.bsky.social & I will formally announce our cross-endorsement at a press conference today in Mt Pleasant. We are both experienced elected officials, serving our communities, and share progressive values like affordable housing and safer streets for pedestrians, bikers, transit riders.
The news is out! @citycast_dc Two D.C. Council Candidates Form Alliance in Historic First | Two Ward 1 candidates are teaming up in an unusual alliance—urging voters to rank them both—in one of the clearest signs yet that ranked choice voting is reshaping DC campaigns. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/...
Where's Rashida? MONDAY, APRIL 20 LeDroit Park Seniors Meet & Greet, 6-7 pm MONDAY, APRIL 20 U St. area neighborhood Meet and Greet, Monday, 7:30-9 pm Contact info@rashidaforward1.com for details WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Protect Home Rule DC Statehood Candidate Forum, 6:30-7:30 pm Register: https://www.mobilize.us/dcdems/event/891451/ THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Ward 1 Candidate Forum: Small Business & Economic Development, 6-8 pm Organized by Adams Morgan BID/District Bridges The Midlands Beer Garden | 3333 Georgia Ave NW
Where's Rashida? SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Mt. Pleasant fitness Club Spring Run , 10-11 am Bancroft Elementary School, 1755 Newton St, NW SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Canvassing w/Rashida | 11 am - 2 pm Sign up: rashidaforward1.com/canvass SUNDAY, APRIL 26 LeDroit Park Historic Walking Tour | 10 am - 11 am Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ledroit-park-historic-walking-tour-fundraiser-tickets-1984905532881 SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Canvassing w/Rashida | 11 am - 2 pm Sign up: rashidaforward1.com/canvass
Let's catch up at one of the many places I'll be this week!
Rashida with Janeese Lewis George
Rashida with Councilmember Brianne Nadeau and two Ward One Dems attendees
Rashida with Ward One Demos attendee
Rashida with Ward One Demos attendee
Chatting it up with Ward One Dems and candidates across the city at the Ward One Dems endorsement meeting at Thurgood Marshall. Great seeing everyone and joining in on the excitement. Thanks @ward1democrats.org for organizing!
final plug for my Lanier Heights walking tour this sunday at 2pm w/ @dcyimbys.bsky.social
60+ ppl rsvp'd--join us!
Claire's making lemonade
@rashidaforward1.bsky.social will be there
and also my mom, if u want to meet someone who's been struck by lightning
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Had an excellent conversation with @rashidabrown.bsky.social who was out knockin’ doors today. She’ll be a champion for Ward 1 as well as affordable housing, affordable childcare and multi-modal transportation city-wide. Highly recommend ranking her high up on your ballot!
Now, I’m running for higher office in the very community that educated and invested in me. I’m proud of this moment!
As your ANC for 10 yrs I’ve helped deliver 456 new, mostly affordable homes, expanded affordable child care, supported immigrant neighbors securing ownership at Kenyon Street Family Co-Op & championed safer streets.
At Howard I learned the values that still guide me today: service, social justice, dignity & integrity. And I brought those values back home.
I’ve spent my life giving back as a public servant and sector leader in Park View and Pleasant Plains. And I’m ready to do even more on the DC Council.
While canvassing near @Howard.edu, I heard the marching band playing as I talked with neighbors about ranked choice voting—and why I’m asking you to rank me #1.
My journey started right here on Georgia Avenue 25 years ago when I came to Ward 1.
She also points to her work on the redevelopment plan of Park Morton, which is set to create over 450 new units, many of which would be affordable.
"When it comes to why Ward 1 voters should rank her first on their ballots, Brown says it's her track record, including working with the District Department of Transportation as an ANC to help create protected bike lanes along Kenyon Street, Warder Street, and Park Place." 51st.news/ward-1-dc-co...
This is how we build a more equitable, walkable, family-friendly Ward 1.
This is what Ward 1 leadership looks like! I’m ready to take this work even further on the DC Council—and I’d be honored to earn your #1 vote.
✅ Wrote language in the previous Comp Plan re-write to deliver the bonus density needed to complete Bruce Monroe & future development
✅ Advanced people-centered infrastructure that prioritizes safety, accessibility & sustainability
✅ Advanced DDOT’s Crosstown Transportation Plan
✅ Strengthened DC’s inaugural Open Streets on lower Georgia Ave
✅ Co-Founded Georgia Ave Thrive converting vacant and blighted properties into thriving small businesses
✅ Fought for & delivered a Lower Georgia Ave Main Streets program
✅ Expanded access to affordable child care through My Child Care DC & Thrive by Five DC
✅ Empowered residents to build community wealth by securing ownership for immigrant residents at Kenyon Street Family Co-Op through TOPA
✅ Championed protected bike lanes on Kenyon, Warder, Park Place & Park Rd
Proudly Endorsed by Logo: Greater Greater Washington Logo: Rashida Brown for DC Council Photo of Rashida
Grateful to earn the endorsement of @ggwash.org—an organization that fights for abundant housing, safe and reliable transportation, and thriving, inclusive communities.
That’s exactly what I’ve delivered in Ward 1:
✅ Created 456 new homes at Park Morton & Bruce Monroe—60% affordable
Photos are of me and Missy, my childhood pup and me and my favorite Park View buddy Tessa 💙🤍💙
Also: you'll see petition circulators educating voters on the foie gras ballot measure you’re hearing about in DC called the “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act. Please sign and make a difference!
PROUDLY ENDORSED BY DC Voters for Animals Photo of Rashida as a child kneeling and playing with her dog in the driveway. Photo of Rashida as an adult crouching and posing with a dog, with a Rashida campaign sign behind them. Includes Rashida's campaign log and the logo for DC Voters for Animals
I’m so honored to be ranked #1 by @dcvfa.bsky.social. Thank you for this endorsement—and for recognizing that how we treat animals reflects who we are as a city.
I’ll fight for stronger protections, humane policies, and real support for animal rescue—because compassion should guide our city. 🐾
Saturday, April 18 Canvassing with Rashida, 11 am - 2 pm Sign up at rashidaforward1.com/canvass Sunday, April 19 Canvassing with Rashida, 11 am - 2 pm Sign up at rashidaforward1.com/canvass Sunday, April 19 DC YIMBYs Lanier Heights Walking Tour, 2-3 pm Walter Pierce Park, 2702 Adams Mill Rd, NW
Come out and canvass with me this weekend! Saturday's location TBD. Sunday we'll be in Lanier Heights so we can head over to DC YIMBY's walking tour at 2 p.m. They'll be talking about the impact of downzoning, the lack of housing & too much street parking.
RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/dc-yi...
Rashida with a volunteer
Rashida with a volunteer
Canvassing this weekend was a blast!
I love talking with Ward 1 residents. They remind me of what I'm fighting for—affordable housing, accessible child care, & public safety. I'm prepared to deliver as Councilmember starting Day 1. Let's keep knocking, keep listening, & keep building together!💙🤍💙
You’re invited Ward 1 Dems Endorsement Meeting Saturday, April 11, 2 pm
Your vote matters, even in April! Hope you're coming out for the @ward1democrats.org Endorsement meeting TODAY to show your support for Rashida! Starts at 2 pm, Council endorsements start at 3 pm. Thurgood Marshall Ct, 1816 12th St NW.
I'm a social worker. I know underfunding child care & educators is not only bad policy–it also threatens our most vulnerable residents. As Councilmember, I'll go further than funding existing child care programs–I'll prioritize universal child care for all our families. x.com/empowereddc/...
Rashida speaking at DCNC debate
Rashida and other Ward 1 Councilmember candidates at DCNC debate
Rashida speaking at DCNC debate
Thanks to DC Nightlife Council for hosting a thoughtful Ward 1 debate.
As CM, I'll fight to preserve Ward 1's small businesses who deserve protection from displacement. I will deliver commercial rent stabilization, community ownership models & equitable access to capital. rashidaforward1.com/issues
@ward1dems.org: I’m a proud member & former Vice-Chair of Ward 1 Democrats, an ANC for the past 10 years, and passionate about this community that has given me so much. Join us at Saturday’s endorsement meeting, 2-4:30 pm (Council endorsements, 3 pm). Thurgood Marshall Ctr, 1816 12th St NW.
Proudly endorsed by Sierra Club Rashida Brown for DC Council
Honored to earn the endorsement of @sierraclubdc.bsky.social 🌱
We share commitment to bold climate action, environmental justice & building a greener, healthier Ward 1. From expanding clean energy and sustainable transit to protecting our green spaces and reducing pollution. Let’s get to work.💙🤍💙
Where' Rashida? Wednesday, April 8 DC Nightlife Council Debate | 7-9:30 pm Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave NW Thursday, April 9 Meet & Greet in Adams Morgan | 6-7 pm Contact info@rashidaforward1.com for details Thursday, April 9 Ward 1 Dems Meet & Greet | 7-8:30 pm Buddy’s, 3234 11th St NW Friday, April 10 Tour of Local 891 Plasterers & Cement Masons
I’m excited for this very busy week! The @ward1democrats.org Endorsement Meeting on Saturday afternoon is the headliner - I hope you’ll come out to support and to make your endorsement voice heard. But also join me for tonight’s DC Nightlife Council Debate and canvassing this weekend.
