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Elissa Silverman began her first term as an At-Large D.C. Councilmember in January 2015. She has dedicated her career to making the District and its government accountable, responsive, and accessible to residents. Prior to her election to the D.C. Council, she worked as a budget analyst, reporter, and progressive reformer. As a Council member, she has fought to bring a paid family leave program to
12/21/2022
Parting words from Councilmember Silverman
at the final Legislative Meeting of Council Period 24 and her term. Read her full remarks:
https://www.elissasilverman.com/final_remarks_at_the_last_legislative_meeting_of_council_period_24
12/20/2022
A long time coming. Congratulations to Antonia and Ingrid and all the who showed up over and over. There is still work ahead to *implement* this legislation. I’m confident the Council, collaborating w/all of you, will do so.
12/19/2022
Capitol Hill and are a great place to celebrate Hanukkah! With
12/18/2022
Wishing everyone peace and light! And a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate.
12/07/2022
There it is! "Dignity, respect, fairness, and a safe workplace" for domestic workers passed unanimously last night. Thanks to the workers and advocates who stuck it out for many hours and even more so for showing up over and over.
11/28/2022
Updates on the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Act & Sports Betting bill, highlights of the Labor Committee accomplishments of the current Council period, DC Housing Authority oversight & more in the latest newsletter. https://www.elissasilverman.com/what_we_did
11/08/2022
Remember to Vote! By dropbox or in person today. Deets in the latest newsletter. https://www.elissasilverman.com/remember_to_vote
10/30/2022
A Happy Halloween weekend to all. And thanks to Trunk & Treat at Oxon Run Park and for the fun!
10/28/2022
If we’re going to have sports betting in D.C., it ought to work well and bring in revenue for important programs. ’s sports betting bill & more in the latest newsletter. https://www.elissasilverman.com/three_big_topics_newsletter_2022_10_26
10/03/2022
Good morning DC — especially anyone looking for expanded paid parental, family or medical leave. We’ve got you covered. Leave has expanded to 12 weeks in all 3 categories.
You’re a business? Good morning to you, too! Payroll tax cut by > half w/1st reduced payment this month.
Prenatal leave? Yep, 2 weeks in addition to the 12 for parental leave.
PFL has been popular since July 2020 start, w/28,000 participating. Last year and Labor Committee w/full Council support required financial review leading to reduced tax *and* expanded leave.
And good morning to DC government workers too! Tomorrow the Council takes its 2nd/final vote on similar benefits for public sector employees.
https://www.elissasilverman.com/dc_paid_leave_benefits_expand_substantially
09/28/2022
CM Silverman spoke today in support of legislation that will protect DC healthcare professionals who provide abortions to women from other states where it is prohibited.
09/28/2022
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