Charles Allen

Dad, husband, & problem solver. Ward 6 Councilmember. Building stronger neighborhoods that everyone can call home. Personal account.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Yesterday, the Council unanimously passed my GRID Act on its first vote, helping fight skyrocketing utility bills.

How?

It checks Pepco and Washington Gas on how much they can profit off infrastructure work and cuts the red tape to install solar faster and cheaper. 🧵

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Finally, we put in a lot of protections for residents who buy their energy through a third-party supplier.

These companies offer a way to go green, but often use predatory rates and deceptive practices.

With GRID, you can get out of a bad contract any time you need to.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Yesterday, the Council unanimously passed my GRID Act on its first vote, helping fight skyrocketing utility bills.

How?

It checks Pepco and Washington Gas on how much they can profit off infrastructure work and cuts the red tape to install solar faster and cheaper. 🧵

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

To try and lower D.C.'s high utility bills, city lawmakers want to limit how much guaranteed profit companies like Pepco and Washington Gas can make. My story in @washingtonsun on the debate over what's called the return on equity: https://t.co/LPhoVNDuCQ

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

The GRID Act also fixes the mess of connecting new solar arrays -- be it on a rooftop or over a parking lot or in a field -- to our grid and doing it faster and with a more predictable cost.

This is a huge complaint for the companies doing this work and one we need to fix.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Celebrating a grateful Veterans Day at the Legion Post 8 in Ward 6. Every year, it’s a standing room only celebration of the solemn service & sacrifice of our veterans from every service branch. Neighbors, family, & veterans mark the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

[Department of Energy & Environment @DOEE_DC]

TODAY- Join DOEE and our design team for one of two sessions that will explore design options for proposed features across the Islands and the Islands' trail system.

⭐ Design Charrette (A) - Tuesday, November 10th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Southeast Library

⭐ Design Charrette (B) - Saturday, November 14th, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library

(Both sessions will cover the same content, so choose the session that works best for you.)

Learn more and register at https://t.co/k7EWV7YI9J

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

@realMikeAguilar 4 - me, Elissa, Phil, & now Jamal.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Congrats to Jamal Holtz - DC’s newest Councilmember! I’ve known Jamal for several years and have confidence he’ll bring his smarts, experience, & passion to the job. Proud to call @JamalHoltz a colleague now!

Plus, his addition means four Councilmembers call Ward 6 home!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Great win and great game @WashSpirit! On to the semifinals!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

This afternoon, I led a walk-thru with @DDOTDC & @wmata to check out the improvements at Penn & Potomac. We reviewed bus stops, crosswalks, & how things are working so far. This weekend, the new traffic signals are planned to be turned on & weather depending, landscaping starts.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Pennsylvania man obsessed with making DC roads more dangerous loses re-election.

Wisconsin man obsessed with making it more dangerous to ride motorcycles in DC loses re-election.

Colorado woman obsessed with more public urination in DC loses re-election.

Great night for DC!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Back to work at the office this morning. The sky looks a little bluer, the future a little brighter.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Congrats @Janeese4DC! Proud to join you last night and help celebrate a new day for DC. Excited for what we’re going to do for our city and show who we fight for!

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Grabbed my traditional Election Day lunch at Tunnicliff’s. I wasn’t alone! First @RobertWhite_DC walked in. Then @ChmnMendelson stopped by. And before we’d finished, @BrianforDC stopped by to say hello to me & @TommyWells. Great lunch; great company.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

It’s been busy in Southwest Ward 6! More than a 1,100 voters this morning coming to King-Greenleaf. Smooth operations though and folks are able to make it in and out quickly.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

It’s been busy in Southwest Ward 6! More than a 1,100 voters this morning coming to King-Greenleaf. Smooth operations though and folks are able to make it in and out quickly.

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Beautiful morning! ☀️ 🗳️

I’ve been out visiting polling sites since 7am. Slow foot traffic to start, but it’s been picking up significantly the last 30 minutes. Remember, you can use the voting centers or the drop boxes all day until 8pm.