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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

👀Folks using the Rhode Island Ave pedestrian bridge will notice a big difference! @ddotdc.bsky.social is replacing the graffiti-covered plexiglass with steel fencing. Work is ongoing, but will look fantastic when completed in a few weeks!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Per @axios.com, DC is at national forefront of library usage! 📚 While Americans checked out average 6.5 books & e-books in 2024, DC had 11+ checkouts per person 🏛️ @mayorbowser.dc.gov invested $500M over past decade in @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social with all 26 libraries being renovated or modernized

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Reminder: Household trash, recycling, and food waste collection will operate on a slide schedule in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Households that normally receive trash, recycling, and food waste collection today, will be serviced tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did last night’s storm damage your home? The @disbdc.bsky.social Storm Recovery Center can help you understand your insurance options and guide you through filing a claim. 📌 disb.dc.gov/stormrecover...

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

As storm recovery continues across DC. Place fallen branches/debris from your property or vehicle at your trash collection point or in a tree box. Do NOT place debris in roads, bike lanes or sidewalks.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This morning I toured one of our newly renovated elementary schools with @dcdgs.bsky.social & @dcpschancellor.bsky.social. It’s an amazing building & will be fantastic for our public school students!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yesterday I toured Whittier Elementary’s swing space in Ward 4. @dcdgs.bsky.social has done great job building temporary classrooms & school spaces! 📚 The principal & teachers were busy setting up to welcome back students. 🏗️ Construction on 100-year old Whittier expected to take 2 years.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🟪 Code Purple air quality alert issued for DC! During Code Purple alert, the risk of health effects is increased for everyone. DC HSEMA is monitoring impacts of Canadian wildfire smoke on the region. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates. Limit time outside during periods of poor air quality

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thanks to @ddotdc.bsky.social & National Park Service for reinstalling the bumpers on the 15th Street bike lane! They had been temporarily removed for the July 4 festivities.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This morning I am testifying on @mayorbowser.dc.gov’s FY2027 Budget. In developing the budget, we had four priorities: • Enhance education & public safety • Preserve core services • Protect healthcare • Grow the local economy

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Back in 2008, I was a young staffer in the City Administrator’s office under Adrian Fenty when I called then-DPW Director Bill Howland with an idea: Could we park some trucks at RFK and let kids climb on them? A dozen trucks, and couple hundred kids, turned up the first year.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Beautiful day to be outside picking up litter & making our neighborhoods cleaner as part of the Spring Cleanup!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

This morning, Deputy City Administrator Jenny Reed and I are testifying on @mayorbowser.dc.gov’s FY26 Supplemental Budget. Our 4 budget development priorities: • Enhance education & safety • Preserve core services • Protect healthcare • Grow our economy

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Earlier today, @dcpolicedept.bsky.social’s Traffic Enforcement Unit and DPW impounded a vehicle with 893 outstanding tickets, totaling over $260,000 in fines! Repeated disregard of traffic law is unacceptable. We'll continue to track down scofflaw vehicles to keep DC roadways safe.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It’s Nats Opening Day, so good time to see how we’re doing YTD on public safety: • Homicide ⬇️66% • Violent crime ⬇️11% • Robbery ⬇️26% • Car theft ⬇️55% • Car break-ins ⬇️39% • Burglary ⬇️26% • Murders down 87% in Wards 7 & 8

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

🎇 Fireworks Notification: Tonight at 8 pm, there will be a 12-minute fireworks display on the Washington Channel in celebration of The Wharf’s Bloomaroo. DC Fire & EMS will support this safe/professional fireworks display.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Lots going on, but good to check on improving public safety: • Murder ⬇️64% • Violent crime ⬇️15% • Robbery ⬇️30% • Stolen cars ⬇️55% • Burglary ⬇️26% • Car break-ins ⬇️37% 📌56% fewer gunshot victims YTD - and 75% less than 2023. More work to do!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Since the 15th Street Protected Bike Lane was installed: • Crashes ⬇️ 46% • Bike injuries ⬇️ 91% Removing the PBL between Constitution Ave and the Tidal Basin would increase conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles at one of the busiest times of year.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Due to the forecasted severe weather, DCPS will close schools two hours early on Monday, March 16. Afterschool and evening activities are cancelled. Staff will remain at school until all students are safely dismissed.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🚨🚧🚨 Major morning commute disruptions in Foggy Bottom area. 🚧 Portions of 23rd Street & Constitution Ave NW are closed through midday. 🚧 Roosevelt Bridge ramps to Constitution Ave are closed. Traffic is diverted to E Street Expressway or Potomac River Freeway.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Lots going on, but always good to check how we’re doing on improving public safety YTD: • Violent crime ⬇️33% • Homicides ⬇️71% • Robbery ⬇️50% • Car theft ⬇️58% • Burglary ⬇️34% • Car break-ins ⬇️35% ➡️ Of note, 7th District (mostly Ward 8) has an 89% drop in murders.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Lots going on, but good to check how we’re doing to improve public safety: • Violent crime ⬇️40% • Homicides ⬇️78% • Robbery ⬇️58% • Car thefts ⬇️58% • Burglaries ⬇️43% • Thefts ⬇️11% YTD, we’ve had the lowest number of murders in decades. More work to do!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Thanks to @ddotdc.bsky.social & @wmata teams for clearing out bus stops and making sure passengers can access the bus! We have hundreds of bus stops & we’re making our way to clearing them.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Visiting the DPW Snow Command Center to see how we’re deploying hundreds of snowplow teams across the city to plow and treat the roads. 🙏 Please stay off the roads tonight so our snowplow teams can work safely! Stay home, read a book, work on a puzzle, or bingewatch a hockey show.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Thank you to all DC Gov agencies working at the HSEMA Emergency Operations Center! Teams are working 12-hour shifts to make sure streets are cleared, DC Gov facilities are ready to open & our most vulnerable residents are safe.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🚨@mayorbowser.dc.gov has selected Rift Valley Chevy Chase to redevelop the Chevy Chase library/community center with: ✅ 23.5k sq ft library ✅ 21.6k sq ft community center ✅ 177 units of housing (54 affordable units) ✅ 8k sq ft ground retail ✅ underground parking dmped.dc.gov/page/chevy-c...

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

We ended 2025 with big advances in fighting crime in DC: • Violent crime ⬇️ 29% • Homicides ⬇️ 32% • Robbery ⬇️ 37% • Burglary ⬇️ 29% • Car theft ⬇️ 23% 🚨 Compared to 2023, murders are down 54% & overall violent crime is down 54% Great improvements & more work to be done!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Closing out 2025 with solid progress on public safety: • Violent crime ⬇️ 29% • Homicides ⬇️ 32% • Robbery ⬇️ 37% • Burglary ⬇️ 29% • Car theft ⬇️ 23% 🚨 Compared to 2023, homicides are down 53% & overall violent crime is down 54% Great improvements & more work to be done in 2026.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

🎇 At midnight tonight, there will be a 6-minute fireworks display by the Washington Monument to celebrate New Years and kickoff the United States' 250th birthday celebration year. 👀 The Washington Monument will have special displays projected onto it beginning 7PM tonight.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

As we close out 2025, it’s important to check how we’re doing on improving roadway safety. ⚠️ Roadway fatalities ⬇️ 52%. This is the lowest number of roadway fatalities since DC adopted Vision Zero in 2014. ⚠️ Major roadway injuries ⬇️12%. Great progress, but more to be done!

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Today, DC Government released the revised revenue estimates for the District of Columbia Budget and Financial Plan. The revenue forecast is unchanged compared to the September estimates.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Lots going on, but good to check on our progress improving public safety YTD: • Violent crime ⬇️ 28% • Homicides ⬇️ 30% 📌 50% drop since 2023 • Robbery ⬇️ 37% • Assault w/deadly weapon ⬇️ 10% • Burglary ⬇️ 30% • Car theft ⬇️ 22% • Roadway fatalities ⬇️ 50%

Chart showing significant double-digit drops year to date in every crime category in DC

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Last night we honored a DC Gov legend: Gerard Brown has been a dedicated employee for 27 years and the nemesis of local rats. We celebrated his well-deserved retirement, thank him for his service, and wish him the very best!

Celebrating the retirement of DC's Rat Czar, Gerard Brown.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Visited one of DGS’s latest projects in Ward 8 and met some four-legged friends looking for their forever homes.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Tomorrow, we're hosting a situational update on federal workers in the District. It will be live at 11AM and we want to hear from you. Dial in & press 0 to ask a question: ☎️ 844-881-1314

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

DCPS will be closed tomorrow due to snow.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today I presented on the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report: • DC’s financial state is strong • Investments having impacts • Tight agency budgets • Must control spending growth rates • FY26 Budget requires tough choices • Federal funds landscape volatile

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Join the DC Pothole Patrol and help us fill the gap! See a pothole? Let 311 know and our DDOT teams will fill it!

An ugly pothole being filled by a DDOT worker after a 311 request was submitted.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

⚠️ Please avoid streets around Ft. McNair and Buzzard Point. First responders from DC & region have been working nonstop overnight on recovery efforts in very challenging conditions. We are proud of the work they’ve been doing during this terrible tragedy. Our hearts go out to families of victims.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️ ⛔️ Widespread road closures across Downtown go into effect early Sunday morning for the Inauguration. 🚧 Emergency No Parking restrictions are already in place in much of this area, and will remain in place through January 22.

Map of Downtown DC with road closures for the presidential inauguration.

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City Administrator Kevin Donahue @dc-oca.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Thanks to DPW & DDOT snow plow teams for helping clear our roads! ❄️ We expect another inch of snow in next 2 hours and then up to 3 more inches by midnight. 🙏 Please stay off the roads so our plowing teams can clear them!

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