Dear Neighbor,?  

It’s hard to believe this month marks five years since I first joined the D.C. Council as your Ward 2 Council member! During that time, we have accomplished so much together. A few highlights of achievements, thanks to your support, ideas and engagement:??  

• Passed and implemented my Secure DC Omnibus, which helped drive down crime to the lowest levels in D.C. in decades; 

• Invested in students and teachers with transformational literacy training;? 

• Revitalized Downtown with conversions, retail grants, safety supports and a new vision to bring residents and visitors;? 

• Improved our roads and sidewalks with major infrastructure investments;? 

• Passed and funded the BEST Act to streamline the licensing process for our businesses;? 

• Opened and funded renovations for small businesses, recreation centers, affordable housing projects and a new bridge-housing model for the homeless;? 

• Invested in Capital One Arena and kept the Wizards and Caps here in D.C.; and? 

• Passed my Peace DC Omnibus and critical parts of my Peace DC plan on first reading.? 

Thank you to everyone for your support and engagement over the last five years. Let’s keep working together to ensure all District residents can prosper!? 

Tomorrow [July 1], Council will take its final vote on my Peace DC Omnibus and other parts of my Peace DC plan. These votes will help ensure these measures can be passed and implemented this summer to help make our communities safer and more peaceful. The Council must continue to build on the progress we have made for greater safety and greater peace.? 

The Peace DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025 will (1) make permanent the rebuttable presumption for pretrial detention when defendants are charged with crimes of violence, (2) streamline educational credit requirements for the Metropolitan Police Department to bolster the force, (3) ensure that families of Fire & Emergency Medical Services personnel who die due to a performance-of-duty injury or illnesses are eligible for full survivor benefits and (4)?close a gap in the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 to ensure that individuals can seal their criminal records as the underlying legislation intended and truly get a second chance at housing, gainful employment and other opportunities in our community.? 

The Safe Passage Training and School Engagement Amendment Act of 2025 will improve communication and coordination between schools and Safe Passage Ambassadors by requiring biannual meetings between the Safe Passage Ambassadors and relevant schools. Additionally, the bill would improve the effectiveness of the Safe Passage program by enhancing, standardizing and universalizing training for Safe Passage Ambassadors.? 

The Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025 will prohibit using sound amplifying devices to target a residence for purposes of a demonstration in a residential zone between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m., prohibit using unattended sound amplifying devices while targeting a residence for purposes of a demonstration and prohibit launching or throwing an object onto the residential property of another with the intent to cause fear, intimidate or harass against any person living or working at that residence. The introduced bill is largely the same as the emergency and temporary legislation that was passed by the Council in the fall of 2024, with the addition that the introduced version includes provisions prohibiting the use of unattended sound amplifying devices used to target a residence for purposes of a demonstration.? 

My three bills on the agenda that passed in the first reading included the “Peace DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025,” the “Safe Passage Training and School Engagement Amendment Act of 2025” and the “Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025.”? 

Yours in service,?
Brooke? 

Tuesday, July 15
6 p.m., event begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.

The GeorgeTown Club is hosting an engaging and informative town hall with Councilmember Brooke Pinto.

Councilmember Pinto will share updates on her recently released Peace DC plan, which is designed to continue driving down crime and promote sustainable peace across the District. She’ll also discuss her key legislative priorities during this budget season, with a focus on public safety and community well-being.

Following her remarks, there will be an open Q&A session, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with Councilmember Pinto.

Complimentary coffee and light snacks. Cocktails will be available à la carte.