On Feb 8, I posted the photo onto my TMD Enterprises Facebook page. Shortly after Budget Car Rental responded by saying "Hello! We would would certainly like to look into this. Please verify which rental off you're referring to so we can take action on our side. ~Amy" My Uncle responded with the address even sending a Google Map location to be specific.
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Tenant to sell TOPA Rights on this already contracted property
Hello! My name is Tom Donohue, I am a tenant currently at 2200 Prout Street - I've been here for five years. Long story short our landlord, a 25 year public defender for the District Of Columbia was visiting his second home in the Dominican Republic when he was murdered causing national headlines. The estate and trust have had some internal 'challenges' and I've been notified that the property has been placed on the market and a contract is pending. A few days ago, I notified the attorney evoking my TOPA rights. I am attaching the current contract below.
Frankly If I had the money I would buy it. Its 2 blocks from Anacostia Park and its river front, two blocks from Pennsylvania Ave and right off of 295. Potomac Ave Metro is about a 10 min walk across the John Philip Sousa Bridge. The units are being sold 'as is' as the trust I assume just wants to sell it before it goes into foreclosure. I'm not aware of any major repairs needed, maybe the roof and the HVAC needs serviced. The units also have a w/d in the unit however (I'm not sure if they are included (hell I doubt the trust even knows the units have them lol) Its a great property. The property has a nice fenced in back yard, the units have a porch off each in the back as well. Oh, I almost forgot - there’s a band new elementary school across the street. Once the landscaping is completed it will make Prout Street look so good.
Frankly If I had the money I would buy it. Its 2 blocks from Anacostia Park and its river front, two blocks from Pennsylvania Ave and right off of 295. Potomac Ave Metro is about a 10 min walk across the John Philip Sousa Bridge. The units are being sold 'as is' as the trust I assume just wants to sell it before it goes into foreclosure. I'm not aware of any major repairs needed, maybe the roof and the HVAC needs serviced. The units also have a w/d in the unit however (I'm not sure if they are included (hell I doubt the trust even knows the units have them lol) Its a great property. The property has a nice fenced in back yard, the units have a porch off each in the back as well. Oh, I almost forgot - there’s a band new elementary school across the street. Once the landscaping is completed it will make Prout Street look so good.
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Patrick J. O'Donnell, Jr.
World War II Navy Veteran, Gunner’s Mate Second Class, Patrick J. O’Donnell Jr., 94, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville.
Born in the Honeypot section of Nanticoke on April 19, 1924, he was the son of the late Patrick and Katherine Maday O’Donnell. He was a member of St. Boniface Church since moving to Williamsport, from Lewistown, in 1986.
Pat loved nothing more than telling his stories about his abandoned landing craft infantry LCI 487 and LCI 93 during the first wave on Omaha Beach, Normandy, on D-Day. He served one year in the South Pacific on the destroyer USS Soley DD707 and was with occupation forces when Japan surrendered.
Pat retired from the Acme Warehouse in Kearney, N.J., where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke, and the VFW Post 7863, Duboistown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Francis Ann Nywoski, in 1993; sisters, Rita O’Donnell, Marie Novelli and Carole Zakrzewski; and brother, Joseph “Woodsie”O’Donnell.
Pat often said he’s proud to have been loved by so many people, especially by those in two different families. Surviving loved ones are his wife of 19 years, Delores M. Mattern, Williamsport; daughter, Catherine A. Fry, Hillard, Fla.; granddaughter, Charlene M. Williams, Glendale, Ariz.; grandson, Tom Donohue Jr., Washington, D.C.; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel (serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in Alaska) and Matthew; sisters, Loretta Urban, Denville, N.J., Alice Russamano, Newark, N.J., Patricia Cherpak, Wilkes-Barre; stepchildren, Bruce, Brett, Debra; stepgrandchildren, Sean, Lucas, Jessa and Shelby.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in St. Faustina Parish. He will join his first love for entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society in memory of his first wife, Francis, and in tribute to his second wife, Delores’s successful battle with cancer.
To leave an online condolence for Pat’s family, please visit www.kearneyfuneralhomeinc.com.
World War II Navy Veteran, Gunner’s Mate Second Class, Patrick J. O’Donnell Jr., 94, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2018, at Valley View Nursing Home, Montoursville.
Born in the Honeypot section of Nanticoke on April 19, 1924, he was the son of the late Patrick and Katherine Maday O’Donnell. He was a member of St. Boniface Church since moving to Williamsport, from Lewistown, in 1986.
Pat loved nothing more than telling his stories about his abandoned landing craft infantry LCI 487 and LCI 93 during the first wave on Omaha Beach, Normandy, on D-Day. He served one year in the South Pacific on the destroyer USS Soley DD707 and was with occupation forces when Japan surrendered.
Pat retired from the Acme Warehouse in Kearney, N.J., where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke, and the VFW Post 7863, Duboistown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Francis Ann Nywoski, in 1993; sisters, Rita O’Donnell, Marie Novelli and Carole Zakrzewski; and brother, Joseph “Woodsie”O’Donnell.
Pat often said he’s proud to have been loved by so many people, especially by those in two different families. Surviving loved ones are his wife of 19 years, Delores M. Mattern, Williamsport; daughter, Catherine A. Fry, Hillard, Fla.; granddaughter, Charlene M. Williams, Glendale, Ariz.; grandson, Tom Donohue Jr., Washington, D.C.; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Daniel (serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in Alaska) and Matthew; sisters, Loretta Urban, Denville, N.J., Alice Russamano, Newark, N.J., Patricia Cherpak, Wilkes-Barre; stepchildren, Bruce, Brett, Debra; stepgrandchildren, Sean, Lucas, Jessa and Shelby.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at noon in St. Faustina Parish. He will join his first love for entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society in memory of his first wife, Francis, and in tribute to his second wife, Delores’s successful battle with cancer.
To leave an online condolence for Pat’s family, please visit www.kearneyfuneralhomeinc.com.
Councilman Trayon White What Were You Thinking!?
Tonight Councilman White took to his airway of Facebook Live and began to criticizing members of the MPD for what he described was holding people for more than two hours. In my opinion, without knowing the facts it is highly inappropriate for a Councilman voted by its residents to incite or inflame the situation by broadcasting live on Facebook criticizing the police officers investigating and at times even carrying on a conversation with one of those who were apparently being held while police.
Then let’s talk about how he treated one of his constituents whom he has never spoke to or even knows. While broadcasting I let the Councilman know I was a Ward 8 member who was concerned about his actions at the time. I began to criticize and caution him on what he was doing saying, "Council Member, I am a Ward 8 resident I'd caution you on how appropriate it is to throw your Police Dept under the bus WHILE THEY DO THEIR JOB. Your undermining their work and without you knowing the details your actions are very unfair. There are procedures that help prevent the situation from getting more heated that provide for residents the opportunity to address concerns but for you to go live from a scene of a potential crime is very unprofessional. Trying to make enemies between MPD and its citizens live on Facebook is not the way we're going to fix this situation be a responsible person and let them do their work. Get informed about the situation and then address it as you should not live on Facebook. Come on Now"
I continued watching when I heard him say my full name "Tom Donohue" I didn't hear anything he may have said before or after however shortly after him saying my name the broadcast was interrupted, I posted the feed onto a Ward 8 Facebook forum and noticed no one could see the broadcast. I began to search for the Councilman’s page I was friends with him on and could no longer find it. I was shocked to find that due to my criticizing or advising him he immaturely blocked me one of his own residents he is supposed to represent. Shame on him.
I have no knowledge about the matter being investigated I was intrigued as to what was happening. I am completely against anyone violating anyone constitutional rights - in fact the Councilman had every right to do what he was doing, HOWEVER, I was advising him that what he was doing was not only putting his and other lives at risk it was in my opinion inappropriate for a LIVE Facebook post. Let’s not forget Councilmember White did not know what was going on he was only acting (from what I can tell) on what he saw and had no details of the facts of what was happening. In my opinion and as a resident if Ward 8 and someone who is represented by Councilmember White I'm concerned. I'm concerned that he does not want to be heard from his constituents and only wants to represent those who side with him. I am an unknown, I follow from a far, I have never spoken to or know the Councilman. I have attempted to reach out to get more involved however got no response. So my thoughts here are unbiased and before today had no real opinion of him other than seeing him in a truck delivering gifts to kids I think it was Christmas and thought I had never seen that approach before. Today, my opinion of him is concerning that he does not have the skill to know how to appropriately work with others like the MPD or listen to his constituents like me he'd rather block them and not hear from them.
The police activity at hand when the Councilman was live is concerning and should not be overlooked if peoples rights were being violated – a statement Council White man however to me is unclear by what I saw on the video.
Attached are screen shots of the live event - after I was blocked I was able to still capture these shots.
Then let’s talk about how he treated one of his constituents whom he has never spoke to or even knows. While broadcasting I let the Councilman know I was a Ward 8 member who was concerned about his actions at the time. I began to criticize and caution him on what he was doing saying, "Council Member, I am a Ward 8 resident I'd caution you on how appropriate it is to throw your Police Dept under the bus WHILE THEY DO THEIR JOB. Your undermining their work and without you knowing the details your actions are very unfair. There are procedures that help prevent the situation from getting more heated that provide for residents the opportunity to address concerns but for you to go live from a scene of a potential crime is very unprofessional. Trying to make enemies between MPD and its citizens live on Facebook is not the way we're going to fix this situation be a responsible person and let them do their work. Get informed about the situation and then address it as you should not live on Facebook. Come on Now"
I continued watching when I heard him say my full name "Tom Donohue" I didn't hear anything he may have said before or after however shortly after him saying my name the broadcast was interrupted, I posted the feed onto a Ward 8 Facebook forum and noticed no one could see the broadcast. I began to search for the Councilman’s page I was friends with him on and could no longer find it. I was shocked to find that due to my criticizing or advising him he immaturely blocked me one of his own residents he is supposed to represent. Shame on him.
I have no knowledge about the matter being investigated I was intrigued as to what was happening. I am completely against anyone violating anyone constitutional rights - in fact the Councilman had every right to do what he was doing, HOWEVER, I was advising him that what he was doing was not only putting his and other lives at risk it was in my opinion inappropriate for a LIVE Facebook post. Let’s not forget Councilmember White did not know what was going on he was only acting (from what I can tell) on what he saw and had no details of the facts of what was happening. In my opinion and as a resident if Ward 8 and someone who is represented by Councilmember White I'm concerned. I'm concerned that he does not want to be heard from his constituents and only wants to represent those who side with him. I am an unknown, I follow from a far, I have never spoken to or know the Councilman. I have attempted to reach out to get more involved however got no response. So my thoughts here are unbiased and before today had no real opinion of him other than seeing him in a truck delivering gifts to kids I think it was Christmas and thought I had never seen that approach before. Today, my opinion of him is concerning that he does not have the skill to know how to appropriately work with others like the MPD or listen to his constituents like me he'd rather block them and not hear from them.
The police activity at hand when the Councilman was live is concerning and should not be overlooked if peoples rights were being violated – a statement Council White man however to me is unclear by what I saw on the video.
Attached are screen shots of the live event - after I was blocked I was able to still capture these shots.
In Good Faith, I Am Unable To Support The Cherry Funds Executive Board This Year & Heres Why...
4/10/2018
First I support any/all efforts that provide any support to our or any HIV/AIDS community efforts. That’s clear though my years of support and work within the HIV/AIDS community as an HIV-positive gay man and through the numerous local and national organizations I’ve proudly been a part of or a member of their boards such as the North Central District AIDS Coalition and the now closed National Association of People With AIDS here in DC.
For the last three years my company, TMD Enterprises photography and videography has provided sponsorship supporting The Cherry Funds efforts in donating funds to local HIV/AIDS community organizations here in DC. Since then I've had an opportunity to work closely with the executive team of Cherry. Over these past three years more specifically the last two Cherry has represented itself in ways I can only say are disappointing and unethical. I'll list a few below:
The work that TMD Enterprises has performed in exchange for very limited marketing exposure was performed knowing that the other photographers were also donating their services in exchange for the same marketing exposure. Sadly without notifying TMD Enterprises, The Cherry Fund began paying all the other photographers for their services in one instance signing a contract with one. Not only did they not notify TMD Enterprises of this change they also removed most of its marketing exposure that was verbally agreed upon from TMD Enterprises. I have to ask myself, does the Cherry Fund Executive Board really care about raising money for the local HIV/AIDS organizations or raising their own public profile? Why is there word and even written agreements no longer worth the ink on the paper?
For nearly a year I have attempted to resolve this matter privately asking for meetings with the Board of Directors, I've also requested public information afforded to anyone as a 501 (c)(3) organization and has been denied (I feel I have an even bigger interest into the health of the organization as someone who invests time and effort as a sponsor). I wanted to avoid any harm to the organization that publicly airing my concerns might bring. It saddens me that the Cherry Fund Executive Team puts themselves above the real reason they are there; bringing awareness to the HIV/AIDS DC community and not for the attention to themselves. The way they have treated me and the work I have done for The Cherry Fund clearly signals where their attention rests and it’s not with the cause associated with the efforts of the organization. Sadly, as a member of the HIV community, as an advocate of many years, as a Presidential Invitee of President Barack Obama to the White House for work in the HIV community, I call upon those involved with The Cherry Fund to hold its executive board accountable by releasing a overall financial audit, publicly disclosing the financial sponsorship levels and seriously consider replacing its executive team. I can't support individuals who are more concerned about their own image than the image of those struggling with HIV/AIDS. My support for The Cherry Fund and the organizations it supports is ongoing and I wish the effort well this weekend.
For the last three years my company, TMD Enterprises photography and videography has provided sponsorship supporting The Cherry Funds efforts in donating funds to local HIV/AIDS community organizations here in DC. Since then I've had an opportunity to work closely with the executive team of Cherry. Over these past three years more specifically the last two Cherry has represented itself in ways I can only say are disappointing and unethical. I'll list a few below:
- 1) The Cherry Fund has made no accountability of its funds, the funds its disbursed to local community organizations and refuses to publicly disclose general overviews of the health of the organization. I question the way the organization has filed its yearly taxes and have filed a complaint with the IRS. I cannot find an audit ever being conducted or any annual review being publicly released.
- 2) The Cherry Fund has not followed through and in some cases changed without notice its sponsorship agreement with TMD Enterprises.
- 3) The Cherry Fund broke an agreement between TMD Enterprises and themselves to not only involve TMD Enterprises in the editing process of promos that were made for 2017, they illegally published footage belonging to TMD Enterprises without permission and without proper video credit that was assured would be included just days before they released their promos.
- 4) The Cherry Fund without notice to TMD Enterprises or even mention of a change to its sponsorship agreement began paying the two other photographers who in the same years had donated its services. Additionally, The Cherry Fund without notice removed all of the agreed upon marketing efforts afforded to TMD Enterprises as a sponsor. TMD Enterprises executed our part by providing photography and in addition to at the request of the Cherry Fund also captured video footage of the event intended to be used for future promos. We'd also note that we agreed to provide footage (with out any additional compensation other than the already agreed upon marketing that - again was pulled without notification) for last years promo however it was required they were to provide video credit breaking a license agreement the two had agreed upon after the first promo was published without video credit. (TMD Enterprises filed a copyright infringement with Youtube for two promo videos after the events took place and was found credible and the video promos were removed by Youtube)
- 5) The Cheery Fund removed imbedded TMD Enterprises photo credits of photos taken by Tom Donohue of TMD Enterprises and published by The Advocate Magazine these photos were edited they added their own Cherry watermark to each photo and re-published each photo the Advocate Magazine originally published on their Facebook page listing TMD Enterprises in the general post but cropping the Advocate imbedded photo credit from each photo.
The work that TMD Enterprises has performed in exchange for very limited marketing exposure was performed knowing that the other photographers were also donating their services in exchange for the same marketing exposure. Sadly without notifying TMD Enterprises, The Cherry Fund began paying all the other photographers for their services in one instance signing a contract with one. Not only did they not notify TMD Enterprises of this change they also removed most of its marketing exposure that was verbally agreed upon from TMD Enterprises. I have to ask myself, does the Cherry Fund Executive Board really care about raising money for the local HIV/AIDS organizations or raising their own public profile? Why is there word and even written agreements no longer worth the ink on the paper?
For nearly a year I have attempted to resolve this matter privately asking for meetings with the Board of Directors, I've also requested public information afforded to anyone as a 501 (c)(3) organization and has been denied (I feel I have an even bigger interest into the health of the organization as someone who invests time and effort as a sponsor). I wanted to avoid any harm to the organization that publicly airing my concerns might bring. It saddens me that the Cherry Fund Executive Team puts themselves above the real reason they are there; bringing awareness to the HIV/AIDS DC community and not for the attention to themselves. The way they have treated me and the work I have done for The Cherry Fund clearly signals where their attention rests and it’s not with the cause associated with the efforts of the organization. Sadly, as a member of the HIV community, as an advocate of many years, as a Presidential Invitee of President Barack Obama to the White House for work in the HIV community, I call upon those involved with The Cherry Fund to hold its executive board accountable by releasing a overall financial audit, publicly disclosing the financial sponsorship levels and seriously consider replacing its executive team. I can't support individuals who are more concerned about their own image than the image of those struggling with HIV/AIDS. My support for The Cherry Fund and the organizations it supports is ongoing and I wish the effort well this weekend.
Below you'll find two promos using TMD Enterprises without any credit as they offered others. Promo 1 was published just days after being notified without any promised input or review of its completion and without any video credit as promised and legally required.
Below find conversations with President Allen Sexton, expressing concern about credit, editing, promo videos, etc.
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After the first promo video was published by Cherry - Allen and I put in writing our licenseing agreement - sadly they never gave TMD Enterprises credit on our video used in the second video however they listed us alongside the other sponsors (as they were to do anyway as part of our marketing agreement)
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- Aiyi'nah Ford
No thank you. There are several in other Wards. Until we can house our own PEOPLE your dog is not our primary concern.- Aiyi'nah Ford
Tom Donohue I’m not arguing with a colonizer over how gentrification works. Especially on the internet. Have a nice day. - Active
Tom Donohue
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Ms. Ford, again with much (clearly not mutual) respect, I simply asked a very innocent question was it necessary to nearly attack me over it and now draw it into and attach it to something is has no business being attached to? Did you have a goal in mind for approaching me, your neighbor, someone you do not know this way?
Larry Lee
Rude.
Jessica Yanez
It's not an innocent question. It's an ignorant and insensitive question to a serious issue that is costing lives because your issues get prioritized time and time again. So, no, there is no sympathy for your "need" nor any pretense over the state of your feelings. With all due respect from a gentrifier and long time dog owner, fuck you, your dog, and your feelings. Yes, these comments are necessary because you clearly haven't spent the time educating yourself nor thinking critically about your words and actions.
Kim Boxley
My friends and I would like a dog-park in the area. We are black. We like dogs.- Lucille Washington
Hey people it was a simple question. No there isn't a dog park in this ward but there is a dog park at the Yards. I also hear there is a park in sw across the street from the DMV. I hear it isn't usually crowded but I haven't been to that one. I drive all the way to the Shaw area from SE because the park there is so phenomenal. I too would like to see a dog park and housing for the homeless. I think we can ask and have both. - Larry Lee
So until we solve the entire homelessness problem, no dog parks, no coffee shops, no other improvements. I get it. And, by the way, if you're a "colonizer" or a "gentrifier" then STFU because your opinion don't matter anyway.
Tom Donohue
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? Really ? Let’s put our homeless in the small parcel I
Of land that a dog park would hold and then tell me what your primary concern is. The two situations are not comparable.
Sarah Truitt
There's someone trying to get one put in actually. If you go to the Alabama Safeway tonight at 7:30 she'll be collecting signatures for it. The campaign is called We Deserve a Dog Park Too! You can also sign it on nextdoor.com
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Patrice Lancaster
Nope - Aiyi'nah Ford
William Michael Cunningham
I think he is trying to be controversial. The answer is - do we have a functional white people equivalent hospital? No? Then the dog park can wait.
William Michael Cunningham
Tom Donohue unbelievable that a ward that is 80% Black doesn't have a fully functional hospital, I agree.
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Brian Underwood
William Michael Cunningham Having a hospital has zero to do with him asking do we have a dog park.
William Michael Cunningham
Brian Underwood Wrong. Allocation of economic resources, my man. Intent and interest. I assume you work for one of the developers or for the City.- Brian Underwood
William Michael Cunningham Why would you assume that? How much does it cost to set a area aside for a dog park. If he’s a resident he has a right to fight for a dog park. - William Michael Cunningham
Just don't get it. Cost has nothing to do with it. You are building a $600 million bridge with a park on it, so... you've got the money. If you don't understand, it's because you don't want to understand. I do not have time to explain.
William Michael Cunningham
Jeremy Ross Ooohh. I love Snickers.
- Brian Underwood
William Michael Cunningham Most things people don’t understand has zero to do with not wanting to. Fact is we can walk and chew gum at the same time. It takes little to allocate space for a dog park. It also requires little upkeep. The man has every right to be able to ask for one.
Tamara Yeldell
Tom Donohue whats unbelievable is that you thought because you are in the Anacostia area and you are a part of the Ward 8 fb page. (how did that happen anyway) that you are now one of us?
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Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster, I'm confused. Why would you suggest people take our dogs to places that aren't designed with them in mind? Dog parks require minimal investment and upkeep. Why should EOTR residents have to travel WOTR in order to find a safe space for our dogs. I'm literally floored at what's being suggested here.
Patrice Lancaster
Stay confused.
Scarboro Ginelle
You worry about a dog, when we have a HUGE homeless population? Priorities! You worry about a dog park and our kids have to play ball in the streets, with cars racing up and down? Lets build parks for our kids to play safely, once THAT is accomplished, never mind, cause even then we have other things that should take precedence.
Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro I don't have kids but you're saying I should worry more about whether yours have a place to play? Despite how my tax dollars help pay for them and every other service from which i receive no direct benefit? I'd love to direct my tax dollars to deal w/only those things I like. But that's not how this works. It's not how any of this works.
Scarboro Ginelle
You Sir, are missing the point. Lets take care of and look out for our youth. Other human beings, once THAT is done, than we take care of the animals. We have people in out ward that go to bed every night with no food, no shelter, no one that cares about their future. I makes no sense to me how a dog park is important when we have homeless people, hungry people, no where for the kids to play (my son is an adult and gone), so I don't have a dog in the fight either, but I know I love other humans enough to care. Good day Sir!
Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro No I think you're missing the point. DC began building dog parks in earnest over 10 years ago. W8 still has none and all the challenges we faced then are the exact same as they are now. So the idea we must wait another 10 years because people are homeless or kids need whatever, is pretty disingenuous at best. There is only one playground I know of that's not been occupied by adults who use it to smoke weed, drink, and loiter. It's the one on MS Ave near TheArc
Scarboro Ginelle
No, I totally get your point, I just happen to disagree with you, which I am entitled to do. If a dog park is what you want by all means go for it. Why not go buy the supplies from Home Depot and section off a portion of Anacostia Park and have your dog park. I firmly believe a dog park is not what is needed in W8. I would rather hire some off duty cops to police Sheppard park and to hang infront of the strip between Melon and Malcolm X.
Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro What you might think is quite different than what you write here. I can't see how you get my point. But to your suggestion, if anybody decided to build anything at Anacostia Park, they'll be either arrested or it'll be torn down by the time they get back. There's a reason you need permits to do events there. So your solution is not even a serious one. Moreover, the money we'd used to police the community does NOT come from the same funds we'd use to focus on quality of life improvements. That's why we have separate budgets to address that.
Scarboro Ginelle
Agree to disagree. Your priorities are not mine and vice versa. Good Day again Sir!
Melik Abdul
Yes! But at a minimum, please ensure your objections are based in fact and not the fake news you've heard elsewhere. We can have our own set of priorities but basic education on the issues should be standard.
Scarboro Ginelle
Sir! Why are you still addressing me? I said what I said, I stand behind what I said, you continuing to address me, is not going to change THAT. I believe what I believe, live AND see everyday. For the LAST time, Good Day Sir!
Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro Because it's FB? I'm not trying to change anything about what you said. What I suggested is that you become educated on the issues about which you're speaking because you don't see to have a good handle on what are actually relevant details.
Scarboro Ginelle
Sir, not once have I disrespected you, therefore, I don't expect the same. I am well educated on the issues I brought forward, but because YOU don't agree, you feel I am not educated. Please go an insult someone else, because as much as I have been p…
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Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro Saying that you're not educated on the issues isn't disrespectful. It's an acknowledgement of what I believe to be fact. You posited the idea we should wait for amenities until homelessness is solved and playgrounds built. I don't know you well enough to figure out that your dismissive suggestion about Home Depot was an effort to lighten the mood because you've been hostile whole time.
Scarboro Ginelle
ROTFLMBO, you are dismissed! You don't know me well enough to know if any of your opinion is fact, so stop. Enjoy your day! You so called FACTS are you opinion and you know what they say about those.
Melik Abdul
Ginelle Scarboro Ok thanks!
Tamara Yeldell
Melik Abdul Lies! There are plenty of playgrounds in SE where children play without people sitting around them smoking weed! There is one right across the street from the Anacostia Museum. There is one behind my apartment complex off of Southern Avenue I take my grandson too when he visits. We have never been chased away by weed smoke. Don't exaggerate the conditions in SE just to make your point.
Tom Donohue
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Unbelievable.- Patrice Lancaster
Bc the parks already exist and dogs have been there for as long as I can remember
Melik Abdul
Hunh? You don't even LIVE in this Ward and have several in the Ward in which you do. But you feel it appropriate to dictate what we should have in W8? Seriously? How do you complain about the tragedy of low expectations while expecting people who live here should accept the fact we aren't good enough to have dog parks? WOW- Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster You are displaying an ignorance that belongs in the office of our Councilmember. This is beneath you.
Patrice Lancaster
My ward can afford dog parks
Patrice Lancaster
Children over there barely have safe places to play. But it is ok to waste tax payer time and money on dog parks.- Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster Thanks for walking into that one. You fundamentally don't believe people in lower income areas deserve the same amenities as those in areas such as yours. Got it! I'll remember it when you go back to talking about the tragedy of low expectations and impoverished minds. - Patrice Lancaster
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Patrice Lancaster
Ward of fiah and people more concerned about their pets. That isnt low expectations that is wicked
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Tom Donohue
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I've been a resident in Ward 8 for over 4 years I also opened my business here in ward 8. I've been nothing but respectful and supportive.
Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster, this is why people like me don't feel welcomed here.
Dominique Hazzard
parks and dog parks aren't the same- Patrice Lancaster
Tom Donohue dont take it personal. I have the right to my views. I named 6 places you can walk your dog.
Melik Abdul
Dominique Hazzard I mean literally. She knows it though. If anyone in DC knows it. Patrice Lancaster does. Not sure what's going on here.
Patrice Lancaster
Melik Abdul!!!!!! You feel unwelcomed bc I dont agree with dog parks? Seriously? - Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster But your views are uninformed. As uninformed as Trayon was when talking about the Jewish Weather Mafia. You're pretending not to understand the difference between a dog park and a park. That's strange.
Patrice Lancaster
Melik I am thinking about my son having to take the bus to go to a quality school acrossthe river and looking over to see his ward cared more about their pets frolicking than his 45 minute commute to school. THAT is my issue
Patrice Lancaster
I do know the difference. Put up a gate and designate space for dogs in the existing green spscd
Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster Yes, we feel unwelcomed because people like you tell us that the things we like should take a back seat because they're more pressing issues to deal with. In this case, you're telling W8 residents not to want a dog park because we can't afford it. Your son being able to take a bus has absolutely nothing to do w/a dog park. Fact: dog parks require a gate and open space. It requires little to no maintenance at all. So the notion that getting one here is somehow taking resources away from some mystery thing is ridiculous
Patrice Lancaster
Then share the existing spaces. Divide it with fencing- Melik Abdul
And more FACTS about dogs and parks, if I take my dog to Ana or any other park in DC and you (or your family) enters the same space, then I have to put my dog back on the leash and go elsewhere because the space doesn't exist for them and understand some people aren't comfortable around them. You don't need to do that at a dog park because no non-dog owners are around.
Patrice Lancaster
I know what a dog park is Sir!- Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster Oh I know. But you're being purposeful in what's going on here. - Melik Abdul
And again YOU DON'T EVEN LIVE IN THIS WARD. Harris Teeter is around the corner from you.- Derrick Harris
Patrice Lancaster wow! Really? 'Your ward can afford a dog park.' Continuing the stereotype....
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Lonita Sheppard I only asked a question. I'm very aware of the struggles in my neighboorgood, you have no idea of my relatable struggles or places I've given what I could to help others. I'm no racist and I do take it personally anyone not knowing me even suggesting that I am. Today is a very sad say in W8 and I'm embarrased at many in this ward today. Its shameful and especially this week of all.
Lonita Sheppard
Tom Donohue good for you but White Privilege is very real and it's not what you say but how you say it. I hope all works out for you. I also hope that you advocate for all not just dogs. And racism works both ways. Welcome
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Lonita I don't get how what I said was racist it wasn't nor was it meant to be racist. The only way my inquiry becomes racist is if a racist makes it racist.
- Derrick Harris
- Lonita Sheppard
Tom Donohue as a resident shouldn't you know what's going on in your neighborhood? Educate yourself about the history and economics of your neighborhood. Prioritize and recognize dog parks aren't at the top of the list right now. Unfortunately it seems that dogs are treated better than pp. I hope you don't take the anger and resentment personally but we're really hurting and few care about dog parks right now.
Melik Abdul
Derrick Harris But flagrantly so. What gives man? - Lonita Sheppard
Tom Donohue ok
Brian Underwood
Help me understand what’s disrespectful about asking for a dog park? Was the Starbucks also disrespectful?- Patrice Lancaster
- Nikki Peele
There is a dog park east of the river but it's not public. My condo association transformed an underutilized part of our property into a dog run for owners. Not only did it add a much needed amenity to our owners but it also accomplished the following:
Made our association more attractive to potential buyers and sellers by offering an in demand amenity. The past decade has seen Ward 8 condo units suffer mightily by being underwater, anything to help home values is much appreciated in what was a market where first-time homeowners were as much as 75% underwater!
More people (and their dogs) in our mini dog park promotes community togetherness. I can't tell you how many times owners/tenants have connected with neighbors by talking about their dogs.
More eyes on the street = increased security. Speaking for myself I've been able to call the police on domestic violence issues because I was able to see what happened. Alert people to unsafe conditions on the block and more than a few times caught someone trying to jump our fence because I was in the park. And if you think this is reserved to "gentrifying" residents please note that the residents in the low-income/subsidized housing unit across the street use their fenced in courtyard the same way. Clearly Ward 8 residents see a need and are making do, but should we really always just have to "make do'?
Last but not least, Anthony J Motley has been working for YEARS and diligently to get a dog park east of the river, an amenity that Ward 8 residents, as DC tax payers deserve to have. As Melik Abdul pointed out, why should Ward 8 residents have to leave their own home to enjoy basic amenities and services when they pay taxes too? I will never understand this lack of wanting more for ourselves. I can't see the logic in thinking that if things are "too nice" for Black people then Black people can't stay. We should be telling ourselves, our children, our families, our neighbors, etc. that NOTHING is too good for us. We deserve not only just as much, but considering the decades of disenfranchisement, we deserve better.
My name is Nikki Peele and I deserve the best of everything in life because I work hard, I have a healthy sense of self-esteem and nobody (and I mean nobody) puts baby in a corner!
Dionne Brown
In addition to paying taxes, dog owners pay an annual dog park fee when registering their pets. Without a dog park EOTR, we are forced to subsidize more affluent areas across town. Dog parks have minimal up front costs and are very low maintenance. We could have easily had more than one on this side of town, but politicians fear the misplaced outrage from residents who fear them.
Nikki Peele
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Brian Underwood
I’m not saying I agree or disagree with what he’s asking I’m just saying he has a right to ask it without being called names.
Patrice Lancaster
I didnt call him one name- Active
Tom Donohue
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Um... racist? You don't know me why would you interpret my question as a racist question without reason. It was a question not a political statement or intended to be compared to anything, it was a question. I don't expect blowback at all I expected my neighbors answering it - yes no, maybe Tom what kind of dog do you have? Not being told to go F off or be implied I'm racist. Comments like this frankly do you or your community any help from advocates like me. Shame on you Mr. Cunningham for even suggesting to a complete stranger and neighbor that I- Kassandra Parker
Good question?!? I recently moved in the ward. I don’t have a dog but like them however, owners need to poop and scoop! I am forever having to watch my step.
Dionne Brown
Hey Kassandra! (waving)
- Kassandra Parker
Stefan Osborne
With all due respect, I think a dog park somewhere near the swimming pool on Anacostia Park would be a great place for white people moving to Anacostia to meet black people and shoot the shit and learn that pit bulls are not monsters. It would cost nothing.- Dominique Hazzard
Patrice Lancaster
parks and dog parks are not the same. someone asked if there are spaces for the dogs to interact offleash and you've said people have "always done it" in anacostia park. that's not safe or ok or ideal.
when it comes to things like dog parks and bike lanes, i wonder why we think we don't need or deserve these things.
black people have dogs. poor people have dogs. dogs need space to run. advocating for them to do it offleash in existing parks is advocating for a setup that leads to dogs getting hit by cars, people getting bitten by dogs, etc. it's the same with bike lanes-- all these black people i see riding bikes up and around anacostia all day, many because it's the cheapest transportation... but when the city announces new bike lanes folks be in uproar.
do (poor) black people not deserve to play with, socialize, and exercise their dogs safely? or travel via bike safely? I don't get it.
are these things on the very same level of critical importance as a hospital, or grocery stores? no. but we're talking about different pieces of land and pots of money anyway. these are all public health issues. why can't we have it all?
Chioma Iwuoha
This is a valid point. We do have dogs, we are deserving of bike lanes but I think Black folk associate these things with gentrification so I understand the side eye.
Chioma Iwuoha
I think folk just want a grocery store, hospital and some jobs before a dog park which is fair to me.
Admin
Because ppl seem to want to differentiate between a cyclist and a "nigga on a bike".
Marc Cowans
There's a small patch of land near Minnesota and Naylor that looks like it is supposed to be a dog run. It's fenced
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Angela M. Copeland
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I asked when I first saw it and was corrected by a Fairlawn resident. That's an interim playground for Orr kids while that land is under construction. Please, let's allow the babies that small space poop free.
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Tom Donohue
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Angela M. Copeland This space has never been used by the students in the year that its been fenced off btw.
Eibhis Hearn
Angela M. Copeland yeah that was the skinny on nextdoor, but never seemed to happen.
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I don't want my kids stepping in dog shit in the park where they play, so I'm all for a separate contained area. It was just ten short years ago that I use to drive my dog to Alexandria just to interact with other dogs and play in a contained area. Perhaps this is something that could be accomplished with private dollars? Maybe naming rights, like the stadiums. Walgreen's Dog Run, or Starbucks Puppy Pavilion. Idk.
Patrice Lancaster
Pet lovers dont mind paying. Hey I will even creste the sponsorship package!
Dionne Brown
Dog owners pay a $15 fee annually when registering pets. Without a part EOTR, we are merely subsidizing amenities across town. The opposition has nothing to do with cost, but rather fear of gentrification. Guess what. People of means will move over here with or without dog parks or bike lanes.
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Dionne Brown When I lived in Alexandria it was $75 a year.
Dionne Brown
And hence Alexandria's plentiful and well-appointed parks.
Shavon Thomas
Dionne Brown that’s if your dog is fixed, I think I paid $50 last I registered my dog.
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Just the mention of dog park, Starbucks, development--and folks get a little cagey.- Nikki Peele
Because of this poorly crafted narrative perpetuated by some of our own people that Black people (or poor people) can only live in places no one else wants. I don’t even understand that logic. Remember the pride your grandmother and great grandmother, etc had in maintaining their home? Didn’t everyone have have that couch no one could sit on because it was the “good” couch? Aren’t we the people of “church clothes” and “school clothes” and “house training” and “respect your elders”? When did we become the “don’t make it too nice because then we have to leave!” people. I can’t. I can’t. And for the record it’s all related. There is a reason you see an influx of grocery stores near other amneties and diverse housing options. It’s good business. People want to live, shop, worship, work and be entertained in places that have options and opportunities. You want a quality grocery store? Don’t develop a reputation for being “anti” anything new. Retailers already have way too many options to put their next store or market on H Street vs MLK. Keep giving them more if you want. - Active
Angela M. Copeland
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"Don't develop a rep for being anti anything new." Too late
- Nikki Peele
- William Michael Cunningham
No, Ms Hazzard, it's not. You weren't around to see the development on 14th St, or Capitol Hill, or really anywhere else. It's about prioritizing human life, ALL human life, not just the white ones. It's about fair play. It's about recognition. If I were to take a vote of all ward 8 residents, I think they would want a fully functional hospital over a dog park. - DC Proper
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"We don't need bike lanes in SE"- DC Proper
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/.../Bicyclist-Dies-in-Hit...
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Cyclist Killed in Southeast DC Hit-and-Run
Cyclist Killed in Southeast DC Hit-and-Run
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http://wjla.com/.../police-bicyclist-struck-during-hit...
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Police: Bicyclist in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Southeast D.C.
Police: Bicyclist in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Southeast D.C.
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https://www.nbcwashington.com/.../DC-Cyclist-Killed...
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DC Cyclist Killed in Traffic Accident
DC Cyclist Killed in Traffic Accident
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Bike lanes, grocery stores, income mix, dog parks, schools with running water... - Stefan Osborne
It’s not all bad...- Like
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- Dionne Brown
My Chihuahua, Phoebe, has a playgroup in Georgetown and travels with me. She also has play dates with neighbors' dogs. But we should not have to go to such great lengths to socialize her outside the community.
Nicole Short
Dog park???? A CVS? A BOOKSTORE? A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT? MORE GROCERY CHOICES? RETAIL SHOPS???
REALLY?
A DOG PARK?
BLESS YO' HAWT!
Monica Alicia
Clearly dude doesn’t realize what quadrant of DC he’s in. SE is the most neglected quadrant of DC and Mr. Donahue, you will have to step back and understand the frustrations of the people on this thread. A city we grew up in is no longer affordable an…
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Monica A. Cash very well said!!!! ☆- Monica Alicia
Nicole sad thing is he will get that before decent, affordable housing is available. SE is going to be looking like U St soon. It’s sad but his upbringing is vastly different than ours in DC but he’s not totally blind either. This should also serve as a lesson in SE. Community involvement and knowing your ANC and attending meetings need to happen. In addition, get involved in the schools in your community and make them better. I grew up in NW and that’s what we did before and after gentrification. The community has a voice. Use your voice and create a community for everyone to live comfortably.
- Monica Alicia
- Nicole Short
Monica A. Cash you rock, Queen!
Monica Alicia
Nicole I speak from experience. While I lived in NW, we got involved in the decision making. That’s the important thing. Make your presence known and not an irate one. That will not accomplish anything. Make folk of non color see that we aren’t who people portray us to be. We care about our schools and communities. This can be done and it must be done.
Patrice Lancaster
I grew up in NW and the reason gentrification was so smooth was bc Jack Evans was an expert at paying the right people.
Monica Alicia
I agree. Some of us got hip too late.
Robin McKinney
Don't forget about the Starbucks
Patrice Lancaster
Hold up!!! i have personal feelings for Pheobe Brown, and Magnus Abdul. I changed my mind and now support dog parks in the ward. Dionne Brown Melik Abdul
Dionne Brown
Phoebe Tyler thanks you and will show you love the next time she sees you.
Allyson Thee Criner Brown
This thread is going down exactly as I expected it to seeing the initial post.
media1.tenor.co- Mywen Baysah
Classic Great Ward 8. A simple request turn into mess, and we wonder why we have not. Lol - Allyson Thee Criner Brown
Actually that's not it. I think the initial reactions were just fine.- Mywen Baysah
Allyson Criner Brown agreed, I’m talking about the reactions after that first hour, that turn into personal attacks and name calling. His request was simple and he received appropriate responses, however it’s now loss in all this extra
- Mywen Baysah
- Mywen Baysah
- Nomolanga Montague
Put one in your backyard.- Melik Abdul
That's dismissive and wholly illogical.
Nicole Short
No its not Melik. Its an answer. Lots of peoples pets play and live happily in their owners backyards. Had she told him where to go with that request, THEN, that would've been perceived as "dismissive."
Nicole Short
Melik, I can NEVER tell emphatically "who's side" of the battle youre on. Your stance is constantly ambiguous. Almost as if youre arguing just to argue, but not trying to prove any points, or win anything. And on these issues where theres power in numbers, ambiguity can be a nuisance and a hinderance. "Choose you this day."
Seriously.
- Melik Abdul
Nicole Short You don't realize where I stand on dog parks? Really? You don't understand my position on Trayon's poor judgment? That's odd. But yes, it is dismissive and as much as telling you to build a playground in your backyard that does literally nothing to address the actual concern. In fact, it's not only dismissive but flippant.
Robin McKinney
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Nomolanga Montague
How about more playgrounds for the children. The children.- Lonita Sheppard
Jeremy Ross stop it - Nicole Short
Dogs and children have the same needs, and are valued on the SAME LEVEL now?
while my fury sister is beloved and adored by our Human mother, , I as a child, and now as an adult, am still held in higher regard, and my needs FAR outweigh hers.
To say "just put a child/children in the backyard," is disrespectful and dismissive.
In as much as we regard them as "family," Dogs are animals, and dont require the things that human children do.
Dogs are not going to grow up to pay taxes and contribute to society and make the necessary contributions to keep the human race going.
Without proper food, (grocery stores that sell fresh produce),
education (qualified HUMAN schools), safe neighborhoods, and places to be social with other humans, rec centers, social clubs and bars, the world WILL collapse in on itself!
If dogs never have a formal "doggy park," the world will go on as it has been for eons.
I promise.
You guys are killing me!
We're talkin about Ward 8!!! THE POOREST AND MOST IMPOVERISHED ward in the city!
And we're debating on what's more important right now??
Maybe this man just moved here, and doesn't really know how people are struggling and just trying to make it from day to day, and doesn't realize how insulting it was to ask about a "doggie park," when, if he's going to live here long term, he's going to have to go to other parts of the city or even other cities to get food, sit down in a restaurant, or dive on the floor some nights to avoid getting shot by stray bullets.
Yeah, Let him move over here, EOTR, and let's see if hes still asking about a doggie park 6 months from now.
- Lonita Sheppard
- Melik Abdul
Juan Manuel Thompson
If your on next door app young man is working on the dog park in EOR- Randi Gray Kristensen
Being lectured and then forbidden from responding is way more 1818 than 2018. Just sayin'. As for occupations, the troll quotient on this page has reached a new high. This too shall pass. - Robin McKinney
Say it again. I'm working on having a pool party for our dogs. Let's go Blue Beth- Robin McKinney
I'm ready and we are getting one. Commissioner M Diop
Angela M. Copeland
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Alright, Ms. Robin! You the super-duper organizer. We need a dog org to apply for the dog park app. We got folk ready. Tom Donohue - Robin McKinney
- Robin McKinney
LaVerne Rena Glenn dog park baby
William Michael Cunningham
Having attended Anacostia High, let me tell you what happened to the dog parks. Let me tell you about the great U Street, 14th Street, and let me explain what this guy is really calling you: (as Thurston Howell III) "Why, mother, they don't even have a dog park. Its terrible. Can't wait until we get rid of them...Pass the Grey Poupon, please..." Let me tell you about one of the premier black communities in the US and how and why it was destroyed. Let me tell you why every homeless Black guy you see on the street is a representative of what used to be the strongest Black middle class in the country..on second thought, nevermind. Keep listening to and defending the white guy...I sure that will work out well..
Christopher Todd Alexander
We still have the strongest Black middle class in the country. Most of them live in nice, new homes over the line in Bowie.
Derrick Harris
Christopher Todd Alexander facts. Took their winnings and took flight to Bowie.
Christopher Todd Alexander
What did I miss?
The irony here is that Ward 8 has acres of underutilized green space that would be appropriate for a fenced-in dog park. And plenty of Black folks with dogs who would support it. But somehow, this is a litmus test on whether you are black or "native" enough or simply flat out racist. This discussion is equal parts funny and sad.- Robin McKinney
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The man just asked about dog parks and all this happened. Bring up an alarming number of young people dying in this same ward and .....- Derrick Harris
And ... “this has to stop” or “RIP” or “he/she is in a better place”. ... then back to our regular schedule
Dat Damn Detta
Derrick Harris exactly bro ... or the classic "Anybody know what happened" only to get the scoop and do nothing. I'm gathering every one who wants to take action together so we can separate the talkers from the doers.
- Derrick Harris
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Tom Donohue
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Enough. Shut up!
Robin McKinney
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I can't believe a constituent asked for something and it's a problem.- Dat Damn Detta
It amazing how people overreact to small things like this but remain so calm about the actuall suffering our community is facing everyday. Where is this outrage? I say we get together, everyone in this group, pool our resources to get a park built just…
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William Michael Cunningham
Yeah, Imma stop commenting now, since, you know, I won...
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Tom Donohue
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You won? This wasn’t a game and frankly Mr. Cunningham id expect better from you. The only thing you “won” is the disrespect from one business owner to another
Dat Damn Detta
Some of the comments on this post are sad and I'm ashamed of them.
Shavon Thomas
The nearest dog park I’ve see is the one by Nats Stadium.
Melik Abdul
The other is in the opposite direction down M Street by the police precinct.
Lonita Sheppard
There are also rooftop dog parks
Tamara Yeldell
Turn white.
Tamara Yeldell
Oh wait you are white. Well then just demand it.- Thomas Smith
i used to be against dog parks, as a bourgeois / white thing, but since folks have dogs and this includes working class Black folks i guess it is better to have all the dog mess in one place - Brian Underwood
If a black man asked about a dog park I’m not sure he would get this much hate. I suspect some of this is based on the fact that he’s white.
I get why people are concerned because dog parks and bike lanes showed up all over NW when gentrification started. To me the issue isn’t how can we block them but how can we include this stuff into our platform. We own dogs and ride bikes also.
Tamara Yeldell
Of course it has something to do with his color..shyt!
Brian Underwood
Tamara Yeldell which shouldn’t matter at all. Last I checked all races own dogs.
Melik Abdul
I got similar pushback when mentioning in the past. But the visceral reaction to him is absolutely connected to his race.
Patrice Lancaster
If it does have something to do with his color that makes you just as ignorant as those who claim to be the enemy.
Tamara Yeldell
Brian Underwood yeah right...color shouldnt matter at all. Really? So, we have to play nice and not mind color...in the meantime I color matters in every step we take in this life! Well I got news for you Brian...Color matters and it always has! We have to continuously play nice...while the white man has to do nothing but be white!
Brian Underwood
Tamara Yeldell Lol Black people own dogs we ride bikes we do all the same things. We pay taxes so I’m not against a dog park it doesn’t take anything away from the big picture.
Tamara Yeldell
Patrice Lancaster Alright Patrice, I will pretend that his color is a non-issue just like when they deal with us, our color is a non-issue. You can call it ignorance all you want, (your words dont make me), I call it paying attention, and staying alert. And if you live in SE I sure hope you own your property.
Aiyi'nah Ford
I unapologetically check gentrifiers of alllllllll colors including the Black ones. The post was tone deaf. Also note that the original poster has access to this group where our priorities are often discussed. Priorities and goals are two different things. I also want to be clear that we should be able to ask for everything at once. However, that is not our reality in a Messy Muriel Administration. We did not create that reality ourselves. Therefore folks like this guy should leverage their privilege and work to get our priorities met first. Then more folks can work towards helping the Ward reach other goals.
Melik Abdul
Tamara Yeldell You're inching very closely to prejudice and bigotry.
Patrice Lancaster
She is already there
Melik Abdul
Patrice Lancaster Well....
Scarboro Ginelle
Tam, don't entertain this Melik dude, he just like to go back and forth with no real substance.
Patrice Lancaster
Tamara Yeldell I am in solidarity with you about the importance of property ownership. But lets not act like this man is gonna hinder that with a dog park.
Patrice Lancaster
Right bc there are benefits to these things.
Patrice Lancaster
Tom Donohue there is a dog park near your home. Ask your ANC what needs to happen for it to be unlocked #Solution Also we have said that we will request certain green spaces have parts fenced off for dog parks. #Solution The rest of this post is white noise- Melik Abdul
Where is this dog park?
Tamara Yeldell
Ok, Patrice has spoken y'all...we just white noise. No sense in being here...we not playing nice.
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The green space at 22nd/Minnesota was fenced in for the use of the students who lost playground space due to Orr Elem being built
- Patrice Lancaster
Thank you for understanding what it means when I speak !!!- Brian Underwood
Same people complaining because a white guy asked about a dog park were all for a Starbucks a few days ago.
None of y’all said a thing about affordable housing or homelessness nor did you speak about the need to handle that first so why now? We can’t have selective criticism.
Melik Abdul
Yes. Indeed! But they're all woke tho- Active
Jojo Evans
DTFL LOL dam just attacked him instead of just educating him cuz he’s white smh. I have Yorkie and wondered the same question lls I ride my bike to work from Morris rd there are more pressing issue but why can’t anyone ask . - Jeralyn Napper
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Sorry Brian Underwood I did mention a comment about the transitions in Ward 8 and affordable housing
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- Brian Underwood
- Melik Abdul
- Lonita Sheppard
I just luvs my peeps. Too damn funny.
Patrice Lancaster
This whole post went up in flames over a dog park bc Tom is white.- Active
Jojo Evans
It did wow
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Jojo Evans
Sheesh
Jeralyn Napper
Which is pathetic & wholly disgusting!
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Jojo Evans
DTFL LOL dam just attacked him instead of just educating him cuz he’s white smh. I have Yorkie and wondered the same question lls I ride my bike to work from Morris rd there are more pressing issue but why can’t anyone ask . - Maya Samuel
We're still trying to get safe and clean parks for children...- Patrice Lancaster
We can eat and chew gum at the same time
Patrice Lancaster
I mean walk and chew gum
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Jojo Evans
Tru yet a question was asked lls
Lashauntay Yeldell
Wow.. since when is it offensive to ask a question?! And how did race become a factor.. damn this site has turned into a mess!! What does homeless, insensitivity to oppression, and an attack on race have to do with a dog park
- Patrice Lancaster
- William Michael Cunningham
...and the poverty pimps and others..who profit from your demise, now claim everything is lovely under white Anacostia skies..
Friends my attorney who represents me since my former landlord, Van Teasley was murdered in the Domician Republic 3.5 yrs ago sent me this URGENT notification, the first since his firm has represented me so It caught my attention. If you are a DC resident this is a must read, sneeky DC Council is fast-tracking legislation rolling back tenants' rights - just take a moment to read please.
Tom,
Please review the following urgent legislative alert, which we and five other tenants’ rights organizations in DC are trying to distribute as broadly as possible. Please feel free to forward or share this. If you do not wish to receive such alerts from us in the future, please reply via e-mail, asking to be removed. Thank you.
Marc Borbely, Esq.
D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center
406 5th St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
http://dcTenants.com
[email protected]
202-681-6871 (ph)
202-640-5117 (fax)
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Calling All D.C. Tenants and Their Friends:
Council leaders are fast-tracking a bill that would constitute the biggest rollback of tenants’ rights in more than a decade. This is being done quietly, behind closed doors, and with only 11 days’ public notice.
For the past 38 years, all tenants in D.C. have had rights if their landlord decides to sell their home. Under the D.C. Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), they have had the right to purchase their home, the right to find a buyer who will let them stay, and the right to give up their rights in exchange for time or money. These options help keep tenants in their home.
Council leaders are pushing a bill that strips these rights from most tenants who live in condos, single-family homes, and attached units such as English basements. (Some who are over 62 or have a disability would keep some limited rights.)
A first vote is scheduled for this Tuesday, March 6.
The real estate community lobbied hard for these proposed changes so they can sell homes faster and without any regard for the people living in those homes.
Don’t let this be a first step toward the elimination of TOPA rights for all tenants.
If you want the Council to preserve tenants’ TOPA rights, ask councilmembers to vote “No” on Bill 22-315, the TOPA Single-Family Home Exemption Amendment Act of 2018.
Respectfully,
D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center
D.C. Tenants’ Advocacy Coalition (TENAC)
Housing Counseling Services
Latino Economic Development Center
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Legal Counsel for the Elderly
Phil Mendelson* // Chair // 202-724-8032 // [email protected]
Brianne Nadeau* // Ward 1 // 202-724-8181 // [email protected]
Jack Evans // Ward 2 // 202-724-8058 // [email protected]
Mary Cheh* // Ward 3 // 202-724-8062 // [email protected]
Brandon Todd // Ward 4 // 202-724-8052 // [email protected]
Kenyon McDuffie* // Ward 5 // 202-724-8028 // [email protected]
Charles Allen* // Ward 6 // 202-724-8072 // [email protected]
Vincent Gray // Ward 7 // 202-724-8068 // [email protected]
Trayon White // Ward 8 // 202-724-8045 // [email protected]
Robert White // At large // 202-724-8174 // [email protected]
Anita Bonds* // At large // 202-724-8064 // [email protected]
David Grosso // At large // 202-724-8105 // [email protected]
Elissa Silverman* // At large // 202-724-7772 // [email protected]
* up for reelection this year.
I thought I would poll my friends on whether or not they were going to watch the SOTU address on Facebook and to my surprise it was voted on over 25,000 times and frankly the over 2,000 comments are - well many of them (This after asking to be respectful) disgusting.
Are you watching the SOTU tonight? Offer comments as to why/why not - please be respectful of others.
Posted by Tom Donohue on Tuesday, January 30, 2018
I had like over 100 friend requests, my Facebook basicly just blew up and I haven't even been able to read all the comments. There were ignorant conclusions made about myself - even though I didn't even vote in the poll and I requested people be respectful. Is this what our country has become? Its sad. Very sad.
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