for ANC 6A06
About Kate
I have deep roots in the D.C. community and have long been dedicated to serving it. As Commissioner for ANC 6A06, I will be an energetic and effective advocate for residents and local businesses. Some of my goals and the issues facing our community are described below. You can also check out my candidate statement at The Hill is Home.
As an attorney, I have significant experience working with DC government agencies - many with which ANC 6A interacts - on issues that directly impact the local community, including housing and development, zoning, property taxes, public spaces and business licensing. I have also dedicated a portion of my career to providing volunteer legal services and have helped many individuals with a variety of employment, landlord-tenant and family law issues. I am currently an associate attorney for a boutique law firm that represents employee benefit plans maintained for unionized workers.
Please feel welcome to reach out to me using the form below or by emailing me at KateRobinsonforanc@gmail.com. I look forward to working with you!
Issues
Communication and Community Engagement
- Establish a monthly newsletter for ANC 6A to improve communication about local issues and to give residents an additional avenue to voice their opinions outside of pubic meetings.
- Provide timely, accurate and thoughtful responses to questions and concerns raised by residents.
- Hold biweekly office hours during which residents can always get in touch with me.
- Ensure that the Commission reserves sufficient time for public comments during monthly meetings.
- Increase the number of neighborhood events such as food drives and block/alley clean-ups.
Education
- Advocate for reinstatement of the ANC's former "Schools & Library Committee" (which was decommissioned in 2006).
- Seek permission for Commissioners to join and participate in Parent Organizations (PTOs, PTAs, etc.) at public schools in 6A.
- Partner with public schools to find ways to improve fundraising efforts and increase participation in volunteer programs.
- With the required infrastructure in place, funds raised from use of electric car charging stations could be allocated to public schools (see "Transportation" section below).
Local Business
- Advocate for making the H Street Corridor a "Business Improvement District".
- "Work with DDOT to establish a multi-block "Streatery" on H Street to allow local restaurants additional outdoor seating space.
- Support expansion of current loan and grant opportunities for neighborhood-supporting organizations.
- Monitor applications for "sports betting" licenses filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration and solicit resident input and concerns.
Transportation & Housing
- Advocate for the timely completion of projects to improve safety for pedestrians, bikes and motor vehicles, including the Maryland Ave. and Florida Ave. Streetscape Projects and the Slow Streets Initiative.
- Advocate for installation of electric car charging stations in unused public spaces (for example, spots along Maryland Ave., H street and the Miner school parking lot). Any funds raised from use of the charging stations should be donated to Public Schools in 6A.
- Motivate real estate developers to increase the number of affordable units above the percentage required by DC's Inclusionary Zoning Program.
- Increase participation by property owners in DC's Small Building Program.
- Lobby the DC Council to expand existing rent control laws to prevent displacement and reduce turnover rate of neighborhood-supporting businesses.
- Advocate for new/expanded Metrobus lines connecting NE with NW.
Public Safety
- Encourage neighborhood dispute resolution and civic engagement to resolve conflicts, including increased involvement with the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement.
- Work with DDOT to expand the Automated Traffic Enforcement Program throughout 6A.
- Encourage residents and business owners to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera Rebate Program.
- Ensure that all vacant and blighted buildings in ANC 6A are registered with DCRA and inspected in a timely manner.