#DGSDelivers— We're overjoyed to cut the ribbon on Anacostia Rec Center at Ketcham in #Ward8— DC's first newly constructed rec center in over 20 years! This $16M investment by @mayorbowser.dc.gov, brings a new, affordable, safe, & recreational space to the community full of opportunity!
#DGSBuilds— We're thrilled to break ground on the new $25M Douglass Community Center, through @mayorbowser.dc.gov's continued investment in the great #Ward8.
👷♂️This 13,550 sqft community hub will expand opportunities for recreation, wellness, and connection for all residents, young and old!
A legacy lives here.
In Wards 7 & 8, history shapes community — and the way we support health today and every day at the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center.
cancercenter.gwu.edu/news/black-h...
#BlackHistoryMonth #Ward7 #Ward8
DC Mayor Bowser Begins Final Year With Candid Ward 8 Walk, Confronting Safety, Drugs and Resident Frustrations: A handshake is worth 50 votes, Lyndon B. Johnson liked to say, and on Monday, Washington’s outgoing mayor seemed intent on… #DCMayor #MurielBowser #Ward8 #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement
#MLKday is a federal holiday, but DC’s Peace Walk + Parade is a #Ward8 event! I’ve been coming to this treasured annual tradition since I was a kid and I’m glad we were back outside on the Ave this year.
Now let’s make King’s dream real by winning Statehood for the people of DC.
Some shit going down on Marion Barry Ave SE with 6 USPP SUVs blocking 1.5 of 2 westbound lanes & more in the alley next to the DHCD building. Looked like at least 1 person was filming them descending on one vehicle that had all doors open. Happy MLK Day #Ward8 🙄
🏗️Construction is in full swing at DC’s Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (SETLC) in #Ward8! From the concrete buttresses laid down for the bridge, to the retaining walls installed for the ADA ramp, we’re on track to deliver this project later this year! #DGSBuilds
Ballou Pool is officially back open! 🏊💧🎉
As Chair of the Committee on Facilities, I appreciate @dcdpr.bsky.social for getting this neighborhood resource reopened after being closed since last summer.
Huge thanks to #Ward8 residents whose advocacy helped make this happen!
Big shoutout to @dcdecades showcasing our own with this Barry’s Blueprint project. Last night I was fortunate to attend a screening of the documentary at @busboysandpoets in #Ward8. Y’all make sure to check it out.
DC folks: Our fabulous state board of ed rep for #Ward8 LaJoy Johnson-Law just launched her monthly newsletter.
Sign up here: mailchi.mp/lajoyforward...
#DGSDelivers– We're thrilled to open the DC Animal Shelter at DC Village Campus in #Ward8 with Brandywine SPCA! This is the first District-owned & operated animal shelter + hospital, serving as a true one-stop shop for animal care in the District.
Free adoptions through Nov. 9th🐾
🍳 Ward 8 Clergy & Faith Leaders Breakfast
📅 Sat Nov 8 |
⏰ 10 AM (Brkfst 9:30) |
📍 St John CME Church 2801 Stanton Rd SE
Join us for faith, fellowship & community updates over a delicious Imani Catering breakfast! #Ward8 #FaithInAction
#DGSBuilds– We are thrilled to celebrate @MayorBowser’s $65 million dollar “ground boo-reaking” investment for Martin Luther King Jr. ES modernization in #Ward8 on Halloween. This significant investment will transform the current building from 48,000 sqft to a 70,000 sqft campus!
I think this #bankview #ward8 proposal is too large for the lot location, and narrow 14a st sw - proposed maximum building height of 52.0 metres (up to 12 storeys), an increase from the current maximum of 11.0 metres. #yyc #calgary
🚧Construction continues at Leckie Education Campus in #Ward8. All summer work activities inside the building were completed, along with ceramic panel installations, repairs, and roof and canopy installation.
Stay tuned for more updates on this project! #DGSBuilds
Here we go! Finally have my head on straight after a whirlwind of a week:
Thank you Ward 8! It’s an honour to be elected as your next City Councillor.
It’s overwhelming to see your response to our positive, future-focused vision and I’m excited to bring this to council 1/
#yyc #natefor8 #ward8
📢 Today’s the Day! Get out and Vote!
Make sure you know when and where to vote in the Calgary election:
www.electionscalgary.ca/.../when-and....
#yyc #ward8
That's a wrap. 7 months. Thousands of people. Thousands of doors.
Final door was knocked at 7pm tonight.
Now the last step is up to you.
Vote with your heart and let's build a Calgary we all love together.
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #natefor8 #ward8 #yycvotes
Last day, second to last knock. We have the momentum and the will to win. We did politics differently, presented ideas, and stayed positive, because we believe in our future and you do too.
So, get your writing hand warmed up and VOTE VOTE VOTE tomorrow.
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #natefor8 #ward8
Community safety isn’t just another issue, it’s the issue I hear about at almost every door.
My plan:
👮 More visible police & peace officers
🧠 A task force bringing experts together
🏠 A housing-first strategy
#yyc #ward8
https://youtube.com/shorts/Kp2CGWZNirM
My Microsoft Paint skills won’t win any awards 🖼️
But the policy matters: I want to expand Calgary’s Free Fare Zone to Sunalta, Bridgeland, Sunnyside, and Erlton stations.
#ward8 #yyc #yyccc
DGS joined our partners, GCS SIGAL & CGS Architects, for a topping off ceremony at Malcolm X ES in #Ward8! The modernization will transform the existing building & is on track to be completed by the 2026-2027 SY. Congrats to the team for achieving this major milestone!
#DGSBuilds
My plan extends Calgary’s free fare zone to Sunalta, Bridgeland, Sunnyside, and Erlton stations, connecting communities and making life more affordable. (Further to my earlier post)
Learn more 👉 kenthehr.ca/transportation-and-infrastructure
#yyctransit #Calgary #ward8
This is the 3rd edition of "watching Calgary’s bike lanes from my coffee on the corner" 🛎️🚴
Anyone with a fever, I’ve got the cure: more cowbell!
#yyc #ward8
Thank you Dave for your candidacy in Ward 8. It’s never easy to run, but you made an important contribution to the conversation on growth, transit & safety.
I appreciate your efforts and wish you well in the future.
#ward8 #yyc #yyccc
