ELECT CAROLYN C. STEPTOE WARD 5 D.C. CITY COUNCIL

Monday, January 20, 2014

Candidate Steptoe's Calendar of Events

Subject to schedule availability (no conflict with work, doctorate courses and/or ANC meetings), the invitations for candidate Carolyn Steptoe to participate in candidate events include:

***Candidate conflict


UPCOMING EVENTS:

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014, THE DC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE
requests the honor of your presence at the Mayoral Forum. The professionals who serve and advocate for the city's youngest children and their families are hosting the official candidates for mayor. Core discussion questions are attached for advanced reference.

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: PEPCO Edison Place Gallery
704 8th Street NW



PAST EVENTS:

cancelled -- THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014, FORT LINCOLN CIVIC ASSOCIATION SYMPOSIUM
The FLCA has recommended that you be invited as a panelist for our upcoming Symposium and Mayoral Forum 7:15pm Thursday, March 20th, 2014 at the Theodore Hagan Cultural Center. Would you or members of your team be willing to be panelists and answer questions from Ft. Lincoln residents? To familiarize, below is a brief history on Ft. Lincoln's development which is also found at http://www.ftlincoln.org/. I would be happy to send you additional background materials at your request. It would be educational and inspiring for Ft. Lincoln residents to witness government officials and candidates directly involved with promoting their betterment.

Time: 7:15 pm
Place: Hagans Cultural Center, 3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, N.E.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2014, TENAC CANDIDATES' FORUM
TENAC (the D.C. Tenants' Advocacy Coalition) is the lead tenants' organization in the city, representing all who live in rental housing (two-thirds of the city'€™s population). We are greatly concerned about tenant hardships in the District, including unaffordable housing, rent control abuse, sky high utility rates, development and gentrification displacement of tenants, and tenant association harassment, among many others. district tenants need to hear from you. You need to hear from them. This forum is crucial; we know you will want to attend.

This year we are adding a critical new dimension, the TENAC Straw Poll to the Forum. At its conclusion, we will conduct a straw vote, a first for TENAC, to determine who participating tenants think are the best candidates to represent D.C. tenants. Within the week following the Candidates Forum, TENAC will make its official candidate endorsements.

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place: Sumner Museum School & Archives, 1201 17th Street, NW
(17th & M Streets, NW) - Farragut North/Red Line Metro

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014, LAMOND-RIGGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM
Time: 6:30pm–8:30pm
6:30pm-7:00pm - All non-mayoral candidates can provide brief introduction about their candidacy
Place: Plymouth Congregational UCC, 5301 North Capitol St NE

cancelled - inclement weather
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014,
LAMOND-RIGGS CITIZENS ASSOCIATION***
A dialogue with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association. Candidates will have 2 minutes to provide a candidate introduction. Questions from the LRCA membership will then follow as presented by the LRCA presiding officer.

Time: 8:00pm-8:30pm
Place: Auditorium of LaSalle-Backus Education Campus
501 Riggs Road, NE, Washington, DC 20011

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014, TENAC CANDIDATES' FORUM
TENAC (the D.C. Tenants' Advocacy Coalition) is the lead tenants' organization in the city, representing all who live in rental housing (two-thirds of the city's population). There is a great deal of hardship in the District, economically: unaffordable housing, tenants' rights, rent control abuse, sky high utility rates, development displacement, tenant association harassment, District tenants need to hear from you. You need to hear from them. This forum is crucial; we know you will want to attend.

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Place: Sumner Museum School & Archives, 1201 17th Street, NW
(17th & M Streets, NW) - Farragut North/Red Line Metro

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014, THE GERTRUDE STEIN CLUB'S CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
We would like to invite you to take part in our City Council candidate forum on Feb. 26 at 7pm (location TBD). Stein Club membership is open to any and all LGBTQ people and allies. We encourage you to invite your supporters to become members and attend the forum. Historically, the candidates who do the most work to encourage Stein membership and attendance at the forum when[sic] the endorsement.

Time: 6:30pm check-in; people are encouraged to arrive early; forum starts at 7pm
Place: Unity Church of DC - 1225 R St NW, Washington, DC 20009

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 2014, DC MAYORAL CANDIDATES FORUM AND FORUMS FOR OTHER OFFICES
The DC Latino Caucus in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists –DC Chapter, the DC Asian American & Pacific Islanders Caucus (DCAAPI),
and community partners, will host a DC Mayoral candidates forum and other non-Mayoral candidates forums. The DC Latino Caucus and the DCAAPI Caucus will also have an endorsement vote.

TIME:
10:30am-1:35pm - Non-Mayoral Forums
2:00pm–4:00pm - Mayoral Forum from
10:30am–3:30pm - Endorsement voting FOR MAYORAL CANDIDATES ONLY:

PLACE:
Josephine Butler Center, 2437 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Schedule of forums:
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, 10:30am-10:40am
Chairman of the Council, 10:40am -11:00am
At-Large Member of the Council, 11:00am – 11:30am
Ward 1 Member of the Council, 11:30am – 12:00pm
Ward 3 Member of the Council, 12:00pm- 12:10pm
Ward 5 Member of the Council, 12:10pm – 12:35pm
Ward 6 Member of the Council, 12:35pm – 1:00pm
U.S. Shadow Senator, 1:00pm – 1:25pm
U.S. Shadow Representative, 1:25pm – 1:35pm
DC Mayoral Forum, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014, DC TV CANDIDATE VIDEO TAPING
Open house by DC TV inviting all DC Board of Election and Ethics qualified candidates to video record a public service announcement. No teleprompters or editing; up to 3 mins.

Time: 11:30am
Place: DC TV, 901 Newton Street, NE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 FOURTEENTH ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Honoring the accomplishments of members of the Department and our community partners for their outstanding efforts over the past year.

Time: 7:00pm
Place: Elstad Auditorium of Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014, LOTTERY FOR BALLOT POSITION
DC Board of Elections will hold the lottery for ballot position. If a candidate is unable to be present for the ballot lottery, the candidate may, in writing, appoint someone to represent him/her. If no one is present on candidate's behalf, a member of the Board's staff will represent the candidate during the drawing.

Time: 12:00pm
Place: 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 280N

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2014, WOMEN'S CONVERSATION 2014
DC Women in Politics invites you to attend an exclusive conversation specifically devoted to hearing the views of the women candidates seeking elected office in the District of Columbia. Registration is free to those interested in becoming better acquainted with the candidates’ position and views on citywide issues. At the end of the discussion, the audience will have the opportunity to express his/her preference for a candidate.

The participants are:

■Reta Jo Lewis, Candidate for Mayor
■Muriel Bowser, Candidate for Mayor
■Faith, Candidate for Mayor
■Anita Bonds, Candidate for At-­Large City Council
■Glenda Richmond, Candidate for U.S. Shadow Senator

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Place: Greater Washington Urban League
2901 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014, ANC 5B01 SMD COMMUNITY MEETING
5B01 commissioner's invitation for Ward 5 City Council candidates to introduce themselves to the 5B01 community.

Time: 6:30pm-6:50pm
Place: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC), 18th& Bunker Hill Rd., NE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014, HEART TO HEART“ VALENTINE'S WEEKEND FUNDRAISER RECEPTION
DC Federation of Democratic Women's "Heart to Heart" with candidates for public office who are on the ballot April 1. The event will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 5:00pm – 7:30pm at the Kingsbury School - 5000 14th Street NW. The Reception will be an informal gathering that will provide voters the opportunity to meet you and other candidates in a relaxed setting where you can informally chat and interact with each other.
- Delegate to the US House of Representatives
- Mayor
- Chairman of the Council
- At-Large Member of the Council | Ward 1, 3, 5 and 6 Members of the Council
- Democratic State Committee Members
- United States (“Shadow”) Representative United States (“Shadow”) Senator

Time: 5:00pm –7:30pm
Place: Kingsbury School, 5000 14th Street, NW
Donation: $35.00





Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).

Monday, January 6, 2014

'Divisive' Steptoe Undaunted: Continues Her Years of Public Support to Help Ward 5's Most Underserved and Vulnerable Citizens


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CAMPAIGN OF CAROLYN C. STEPTOE FOR WARD 5 D.C. CITY COUNCIL

January 6, 2014 - Last month's dcwatch contained a post "Thinking about Council Elections." The poster states he is "confused" about Carolyn Steptoe's "candidacy for the same job," since "many in the ward perceive her as a divisive figure." http://www.dcwatch.com/themail/2013/13-12-18.htm.

Steptoe acknowledges that whenever the private agenda of any special interest group or individuals is thwarted or challenged, those supporting or perpetuating such an agenda resort to negative attack and name calling. Unfortunately, tactical smear play out daily in presidential, gubernatorial and local politics. Such can be especially venomous if a contentious issue.

Steptoe however remains undaunted by such strategies. Since 2005, Steptoe has maintained her front-line stance alongside District residents, especially those most underserved and most vulnerable. Throughout the years, residents sought and requested Steptoe help them challenge various issues involving city legislation and city policy. Regardless of the specific issue, residents' unilateral concerns were and remain related to the negative effect city legislation and city policy will have on their lives. Residents' concerns also involved bona fide democratic citizen participation. Many of the citizen challenges involved fairness and equity issues and occurred in Steptoe's immediate Brookland neighborhood. Other citizen challenges questioned whether proposed city legislation or policy violated federal civil rights statutes or democratic processes reflected in the D.C. Home Rule Charter. The D.C. Home Rule Charter is the city's equivalent to a state's constitution.

In spite of the issues - and there were many - Steptoe's public support of her residents, her neighbors and concerns about constitutionality never wavered even when met by the small, but incessant opposition directed towards her.

Steptoe laughs that, after years of criticism, she eventually dubbed her neighborhood detractors BMAACS (‘Brookland Men Angry At Carolyn Steptoe’). "Initially, it was primarily a lot of guys on this neighborhood listserv complaining about my stances on behalf of residents and city policies. But, at some point, that electronic club grew to now include bloggers, tweeters and online commenters. I can say that my anti-Steptoe crowd is a very tech savvy group," Steptoe jokes.

"All kidding aside, the goal of helping the residents, especially our seniors and those considered voiceless, is really the most important thing. Residents look to their leaders to provide legitimate, dependable support. That focus is really what makes any brouhaha minimal," Steptoe contends. “By God's grace, these residents could easily be my parents, my children or any of my family members.”

Steptoe says she is proud of her vigilant role in helping residents challenge, fight, and in some cases, successfully stave off unfair and undemocratic city policy and legislation. “Sometimes you are the fall guy, but our residents expect and deserve to know their leaders will stand up with them and fight for them, says Steptoe. "Overall, you just have to be strong and good-natured about all this. If you can't laugh as you deal with these serious issues, there's a bigger problem," Steptoe opines. "But yes, leaders are elected to take the heat."

Steptoe has definitely demonstrated she can take the heat - and it got really hot sometimes!


Check out some of these hot issues:


(1) 2005: Historic Designation Efforts Of Original Brookland Boundaries.


ISSUE: HD EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT CITIZEN/PROPERTYOWNER KNOWLEDGE OR PARTICIPATION.


• http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/special/brookland080505.html Aug. 5–11, 2005

• http://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1023&context=hpps_papers (see pgs. 18-20)

• http://octt.dc.gov/services/on_demand_video/on_demand_november_2008_week_3.shtm, DC City Council Hearing Public Participation in Historic Designation Amendment Act of 2008 (Mary Cheh introduced legislation); view Nov. 21, 2008 pt. 2; Steptoe’s testimony begins 2:07


(2) 2007: Proposed Legislation To Relocate 8 Nude Clubs To Ward 5’s Ivy City Neighborhood.


ISSUE: WARD 5 NOT A DUMPING GROUND.


• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/25/AR2007052502045.html - Council Member Seeks to Keep Adult Clubs Out of Ward 5 in NE

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/05/AR2007060502451.html - Council Passes Amended Bill on Nude Clubs


(3) 2007-2008: 23 DCPS Schools Slated For Closure.


ISSUE: MAJORITY OF CLOSURES TARGET WARD 5 SCHOOLS.


• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/12/AR2008011202784.html - Schools Targeted For Closure

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/02/01/ST2008020101208.html - D.C. School Closings List Is Revised

• http://octt.dc.gov/services/on_demand_video/on_demand_january_2008_week_3.shtm - D.C. Council Hearing: The Closure of D.C. Public Schools, Mon, Jan 14, 2008, Public Hearing Committee of the Whole, Vincent Gray Chair- Steptoe starts at 4:41.


4) 2008 - Trinidad Neighborhood Police Checkpoints.


ISSUE: ARE POLICE CHECKPOINTS CONSTITUTIONAL?


• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/04/AR2008060402205.html D.C. Police to Check Drivers In Violence-Plagued Trinidad

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/10/AR2009071002750.html Federal Courts Says D.C. Police Checkpoints Were Unconstitutional


(5) 2008 - Proposed Anti-Loitering Bill.


ISSUE: ARE ANTI-LOITERING LAWS CONSTITUTIONAL?


• http://octt.dc.gov/services/on_demand_video/on_demand_june_2008_week_1.shtm - D.C. Council Public Hearing on Hot Spots, Anti-Loitering, Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary, Phil Mendelson Chair, June 4, 2008, view pt. 2. Steptoe testimony begins at 13:00.


(6) 2009 – Brookland/CUA Small Area Plan.


ISSUE: OP’S DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZATION PLAN PROPOSES TO BRING OVER 4500 NEW RESIDENTS TO BROOKLAND; CONCERNS PLAN WILL NEGATIVELY (1) IMPACT CHARACTER OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND (2) CREATE CONGESTION/DENSITY, TRAFFIC, PARKING, SAFETY, PEACE & QUIET AND LOSS OF GREEN SPACE PROBLEMS.


• http://oct.dc.gov/services/on_demand_video/on_demand_february_2009_week_2.shtm, D.C. Council hearing, February 10, 2009, Hearing on Brookland/Catholic University Small Area Plan, Committee of the Whole, Vincent Gray, Chair. Steptoe’s testimony begins at 4:04.

• http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2009/08/28/neighborhood-watch-brookland/


(7) 2009 – Same Sex Marriage.


ISSUE: SAME AS CITY LEGISLATORS’ COMPLAINTS OF BEING DENIED DEMOCRATIC VOTING RIGHTS IN CONGRESS, THE D.C. COUNCIL SHOULD NOT DENY DISTRICT RESIDENTS THEIR DEMOCRACTIC, PUBLIC CITIZEN REFERENDUM VOTE ON WHETHER TO CHANGE THE DISTRICT’S MARRIAGE LAWS. D.C.'S REFERENDUM CITIZEN VOTE IS PURSUANT TO THE D.C. HOME RULE CHARTER AND KEY TO OUR CITY'S LIMITED SELF-GOVERNANCE.


• http://oct.dc.gov/services/on_demand_video/on_demand_October_2009_week_5.shtm, D.C. Council hearing, Religious Freedom, Civil Marriage Equality Act, October 26, 2009, Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary, Phil Mendelson, Chair; Steptoe’s testimony begins 52:40.

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/26/AR2009102601663.html?sid=ST2009042801406- Same-sex marriage opponents prepare to turn to D.C. courts” Same-sex marriage foes vow court fight in D.C.

"...referendum supporters argued strenuously at Monday's hearing that the Human Rights Act should not be used to prevent a public vote on whether marriage laws should be rewritten, equating their demand with the city's drive for voting rights.

We have a city council who has made it clear their goal is to put this issue before themselves, not the community, not the taxpayers, not the citizens," said Carolyn Steptoe, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Ward 5. 'They want to put it before themselves even as they complain their voting rights [in Congress] are being denied.'"


(8) 2009-Ongoing: 901 Monroe Street Development Project.


ISSUE: DEVELOPER FILED A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING APPLICATION ASKING THAT AN ENTIRE PARCEL BE REZONED TO C-2-B. PRIOR TO THIS ZONING FILING, THE PARCEL WAS PRIMARILY AUTHORIZED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. THE DEVELOPER PROPOSES TO TRANSFORM THE ENTIRE PARCEL - WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FIVE FREE-STANDING ROW HOMES - INTO A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT. THE PROJECT WOULD INCLUDE GROUND-FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR FIVE TO EIGHT TENANTS, WITH MORE THAN 200 APARTMENT UNITS ON THE UPPER FLOORS. THE STRUCTURE WOULD REACH SIX STORIES IN HEIGHT, TOPPING OUT AT SIXTY FEET, EIGHT INCHES AT ITS HIGHEST POINT. THE MAJORITY OF THE PROPERTYOWNERS LIVING CLOSEST TO THE PROJECT – WITHIN 200 FEET - ARE SENIORS. GRAVE CONCERNS WERE REPEATEDLY EXPRESSED BY THESE 200-FOOTER PROPERTYOWNERS, NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH NOTE THAT THIS PROJECT IS: (1) OUT OF SCALE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD; (2) INCONSISTENT WITH DC’S GENERALIZED LAND USE MAP AND THE MONROE STREET SUB-AREA IN THE BROOKLAND/CUA METRO STATION SMALL AREA PLAN; (3) WILL PRESENT A HOST OF NEGATIVES FOR PROPERTYOWNERS’ AND THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE (TOWERING BUILDING OBSTRUCTING AIR AND LIGHT, TRAFFIC, NOISE, CRIME, ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH CONCERNS, STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO HOMES, ETC.) AND (4) A PRECEDENT-SETTING C-2-B/90’ UPZONE AUTHORIZATION WILL DRAW FOR MORE OUT-OF-SCALE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. AFTER THE ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED THE DEVELOPER’S APPLICATION, THE 200-FOOTER PROPERTYOWNERS CHALLENGED THE DECISION IN THE D.C. COURT OF APPEALS.

• http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2011/07/opposition-to-901-monroe-street-bldg-takes-message-to-porch.php - Opposition To 901 Monroe Street Bldg Takes Message To Porch

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QoO9QiLiO8 - The Dark Side of 901 Monroe Street.mpg

• http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2012/01/05/901-monroe-street-project-squeaks-by-anc/ 901 Monroe Street Project Squeaks By ANC

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyLmNJpH6Ec - Carolyn Steptoe vs. Bo Menkiti.mov

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9qnyb7D1u4 - ANC 5B04 Commissioner Steptoe declares "victory" for 200 Footers

• http://brooklandbridge.com/8642/901-monroe-development-to-resume-this-coming-spring


(9) 2013-Ongoing: Brookland’s Finest Bar and Kitchen.


ISSUE: OWNERS FILED FOR A NEW ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR A TAVERN NOT YET CONSTRUCTED. THE LOCATION WOULD BE THE CORNER OF 12TH & JACKSON STREET, NE. THE NATURE OF ESTABLISHMENT’S OPERATION WILL SERVE AMERICAN FOOD WITH SEATING CAPACITY OF 75 AND TOTAL OCCUPANCY LOAD OF 99. A SUMMER GARDEN WITH 40 SEATS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE JACKSON STREET SIDE. THE HOURS OF ALCOHOLIC SALES AND CONSUMPTION FOR PREMISES AND SUMMER GARDEN WOULD BE SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM. HOMEOWNERS LIVING CLOSEST TO SITE OPPOSED THE LIQUOR LICENSE; 53 MOST NEARBY RESIDENTS SIGNED PROTEST PETITIONS AND FILED WITH DC’S ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION (ABRA). THE MOST NEARBY RESIDENTS FILED THEIR PROTEST ON THE GROUNDS THAT IF THE LIQUOR LICENSE WAS APPROVED, THE ESTABLISHMENT WOULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT: (1) REAL PROPERTY VALUES; (2) PEACE, ORDER, AND QUIET, INCLUDING THE NOISE AND LITTER PROVISIONS, (3) RESIDENTIAL PARKING NEEDS AND VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY; (4) THE OPERATION AND CLIENTELE OF SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR FACILITIES (CHURCHES), (5) THE PROXIMITY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR FACILITIES (CHURCHES) AND (6) THE LICENSE WOULD CREATE OR CONTRIBUTE TO AN OVERCONCENTRATION OF LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH WOULD LIKELY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE LOCALITY, SECTION, OR PORTION IN WHICH THE ESTABLISHMENT IS LOCATED. AFTER FILING THEIR PROTEST WITH ABRA, THESE MOST NEARBY PROTESTANT RESIDENTS ASKED ANC STEPTOE TO PRESENT RESOLUTION FOR ANC TO FORMALLY SUPPORT THEIR PROTEST. ABRA APPROVED THE LICENSE AND PROTESTANTS' LAWYER MOTIONED FOR ABRA RECONSIDERATION. THE MOTION WAS DENIED AND THESE RESIDENTS THEN FILED FOR COURT REDRESS WITH THE D.C. COURT OF APPEALS.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnoTwaL7gN8 - ANC 5B-04 Commissioner Caroline Steptoe introduces vote to protest Brookland's Fines liquor license.


Steptoe takes heat for supporting resident protestants of bar:


• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vevnKrQ8qHc - -ANC Meeting 7/24/2013 - 10 of 19

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlYYcScyf7Y - ANC Meeting 7/24/2013 – 11 of 19

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H4mJO3czR4 - ANC Meeting 7/24/2013 – 12 of 19


(10) 2013 - Epilogue: GROWING PAINS AND DEVELOPMENT.

• http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2013/11/20/growing-pains-test-residents-in-brookland/

• http://brooklandbridge.com/8441/brooklands-disagreements-over-development-discussed-in-washington-post-article/


http://www.dcwatch.com/themail/2013/13-12-18.htm
"December 18, 2013
Living High on the Hog
Thinking about Council Elections
Marchant Wentworth, marchant_wentworth@msn.com
I am excited by Kenyan McDuffie’s decision to seek reelection for Ward 5 councilmember because of his tireless work on behalf the whole ward. I am confused about Carolyn Steptoe’s candidacy for the same job, as many in the ward perceive her as a divisive figure. McDuffie, all the citizens associations in the area, as well as the neighbors and residents in the area."




Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Let’s Make Ward 5 History…ELECT CAROLYN C. STEPTOE

Let’s Make Ward 5 History…

ELECT CAROLYN C. STEPTOE, Ward 5 D.C. City Council

A CARING, COMPASSIONATE and COURAGEOUS Voice for Ward 5 Residents

"Doing the right or fair thing is not always easy. Sometimes you stand alone in the face of great opposition. Contention, tough discussion, even attack are standards in elected leadership. Service in any form is not for the faint hearted. As a three-term elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (5 years), I have worked diligently on behalf of our residents to respond to our neighborhood issues and concerns. Throughout the years – whether as ANC or even before becoming ANC - I have consistently made sure our community has a strong, honest and caring voice. I believe city decisions and local government policies involving neighborhood schools, social services, development, employment and basic city services all should translate as benefits for our residents and our community. Sadly, our historically underserved populations continue to be our most vulnerable and our most ignored. As the elected Ward 5 councilmember, I shall continue to work tirelessly on issues - alongside our citizens and collaborative partners - as we, together, strive to create the best, most fair and most equitable quality of life for ourselves. I am running to continue the work of helping ALL Ward 5 residents enjoy our city and our communities.”

WHO IS CAROLYN C. STEPTOE?
Steptoe has a proven record of commitment and hardwork on behalf of the Ward 5 residents in battling special interests and government initiatives that are contrary to interests of the Ward 5 community.

Steptoe will bring to the council compassion, empathy and genuine public service that demands all residents of Ward 5 share equitably in the city’s growing prosperity.

Steptoe will work to improve the quality of education (including adult and vocational education) and recreation facilities.

Steptoe will demand that development not be at the expense of long-term citizens who wish to remain in our community.

Steptoe will insist upon clean, beautiful and environmentally-safe neighborhoods, crime reduction, workforce training, access to healthcare facilities and that our senior citizens are safe in their homes and neighborhoods.

Steptoe will work with civil, religious and private sector groups to bring to bear community resources to help our neighborhoods achieve their maximum potential.


PROFESSIONAL
Steptoe has worked her entire career exclusively in varied private sector corporate industries including legal, medical, higher education and telecommunications. Steptoe owns and operates Twilight Legal Services, Inc., a boutique legal staffing company she started in 1992. Historically, the company primarily services D.C. area law firm clients.

EDUCATION
• Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary, MD – Doctor of Ministry (D.Min./candidate), Biblical Counseling
• Keller Graduate School of Management, Bethesda, MD – Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM)
• The University of the District of Columbia – Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
• The Catholic University of America – Nursing
• Dillard University, New Orleans – Social Work

LICENSES, AFFILIATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS
• Member, Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church
• Familial Legacy Parishioner, St. Augustine's Catholic Church
• Current, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (5B-04), term 2013-2015
• Current, Youth/Young Adult Collaborative Outreach Program (Founder 2013)
• Former, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (5A-07), term 2009-2011; re-elected 2nd term (2011-2013)
• Current, Coalition of Roving Volunteers (Founder 2008)
• Active, D.C. Superior Court, Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children
• Former, District of Columbia Adoptive/Foster Home Licensee
• Former, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Candidate (5A-07), 2007
• Former, D.C. City Council Candidate (Ward 5), 2006
• Former Tutor, The Maya Angelou Public Charter School, 2001-2003
• Former Mentor, Center for Child Protection and Family Support, 2001-2003
• Former Phone Counselor, Prevent Child Abuse of Metropolitan Washington, 2001-2002
• Former Tutor, Beacon House/ Project Northstar, 2001

CIVIC & COMMUNITY EFFORTS
As ANC Commissioner:
• Created monthly youth & young adult collaborative outreach program with ANC, Luke C. Moore SHS and Guildfield Baptist Church.
• Joined senior citizen propertyowners in their fight against a developer to protect their homes and quality of life.
• Assisted neighborhood youth in resolving job, education and social issues.
• Responded to storm outages, damages and related problems.
• Increased speed humps and street signage to ensure vehicular public safety.
• Partnership with community, Catholic University and Metropolitan Police Department to handle disruptive student houses.
• Worked with residents, propertyowners and local businesses in resolving disputes.
• Galvanized community support for families of victims of local neighborhood tragedies.

Before ANC Commissioner:
• Asked by Burroughs ES parents and teachers to function as key spokesperson to help stop neighborhood school closings and DCPS teacher firings.
• Contacted by Ivy City leaders to help fight city council efforts to dump nude strip clubs into their neighborhood.
• Contacted by Trinidad community leaders to testify and help advocate against police checkpoints.
• Initiated and led effort to successfully stop historic designation application proposed for Brookland propertyowners.
• Testified before DC City Council and D.C. government agencies.

SPEAKER, PRESENTATIONS, GOVERNMENT TESTIMONY
- “Men and Women’s Unity Day,” Mistress of Ceremony, Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, DC, November 2013.
- “Ministers’ Ordination,” Presenter, Evangel Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 2013.
- “Eighth Grade Graduation Exercise,” Keynote Speaker, DCPS Noyes Educational Campus, Washington, DC, June 2013.
- “Fathers’ Day Brunch: Restoring the Village- From High Chair to High School to Higher Education,” Panelist/Speaker, Mary McLeod Bethune PCS, Washington, DC, June 2013.
- “Annual Mother-Daughter,” Keynote Speaker, Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, DC, June 2013.
“Second Annual Mother Daughter Tea,” Keynote Speaker, DCPS Noyes Educational Campus, Washington, DC, May 2013.
- “Role of Christians in Refuting Cults: Rastafarianism-Analysis of a Cult,” Doctor of Ministry-candidate Presenter/Speaker, Old Testament/Pentateuch Spring Course of Dr. Jerrye W. Jones, Maple Springs Bible College and Seminary, Capitol Heights, MD, March 2013.
- “Testimony of Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe for D.C. Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown’s Roundtable on
‘Economic Development Projects and Programs in Ward 5,’” Washington, DC, February 2012.
- "Testimony of 5A07 Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe” on D.C. Zoning Commission Case No. 10-28, 901 Monroe Street PUD & Upzoning in Square 3829, January 2012.
- “90th Church Anniversary Celebration,” Mistress of Ceremony, Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church, Martins’ Crosswinds, 2011.
- “Bill 18-482, Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009: Testimony of Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe” D.C. Council Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary, Phil Mendelson, Chair, October 2009.
- “PR 18-46 ‘Brookland CUA Metro Station Small Area Plan Approval Resolution of 2009:’ Testimony of Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe,” D.C. Council Committee of the Whole, Vincent Gray, Chair, February 2009.
- “Public Participation in Historic Designation Amendment Act of 2008: Testimony of Carolyn C. Steptoe” Public Hearing, D.C. Council Committee of the Whole, Vincent Gray, Chair, November 2008.
- “Hot Spot No Loitering Zone Amendment: Testimony of Carolyn C. Steptoe,” Public Hearing, D.C. Council Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary, Phil Mendelson, Chair, June 2008.
- “The Closure of District of Columbia Public Schools: Testimony of Carolyn C. Steptoe,” Public Hearing,
D.C. Council Committee of the Whole, Vincent C. Gray, Chair, January 2008.
- “Comments on Draft Final Plan Presentation for the Brookland/CUA Small Area Metro Plan: Testimony of Carolyn C. Steptoe,” sponsored by DC Office of Planning, Catholic University of America, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center July 2007.


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Steptoe's Submitted Statement of Candidacy to Board of Elections

On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 2:03 PM

Dear Ms. Fairley - Below is the Statement of Candidacy for democratic candidate, Carolyn C. Steptoe, Ward 5 City Council. It does not exceed 100 works[sic]. Thank you!


"I am a committed, strong and hardworking leader-advocate for those who cannot or will not stand up for ourselves. I bring an independent, compassionate voice to the council that speaks out for the residents. Populations in Ward 5 are hurting and suffering in silence. Despite the city’s gentrification and revitalization policies, many Ward 5 residents feel left out, pushed out and ignored by leadership. Economic inequality, joblessness, unaffordable housing, poor schools, poor city services, homelessness and overall fear about day-to-day survival makes the District a tale of two cities. I am running a grass roots campaign: people oriented and people-centered."


Very kind regards,

Carolyn C. Steptoe,
Candidate, Ward 5 D.C. City Council
(202) 281-4362
A CARING, COMPASSIONATE and COURAGEOUS Voice for Ward 5 Residents


Let’s Make Ward 5 History…ELECT

CAROLYN C. STEPTOE
Ward 5 D.C. City Council

A CARING, COMPASSIONATE and COURAGEOUS Voice for Ward 5 Residents

"Steptoe: Leadership that Stands With and Works For Ward 5"



Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).

THANK YOU! Steptoe for Ward 5 City Council

Jan 2, 2014 11:31:38 AM

THANK YOU! Steptoe for Ward 5 City Council

Greetings All - At 8:15AM today, I was first to arrive at the DC Board of Elections and Ethics. Shortly thereafter, and on behalf of the Steptoe for Ward 5 City Council campaign, I submitted 39 ballot nominating petitions. The majority of the 39 ballot petitions were circulated by me personally.

In spite of very cold temperatures during the holidays, it was well worth the time and foot work to meet, listen and engage our Ward 5 community. I am pleased to report that our committed foot efforts paid off; candidate Steptoe and others obtained a grand total of 741 petition signatures from residents throughout Ward 5.

I wish to extend a very sincere and hearty THANK YOU to all who signed my petitions and to all who volunteered to circulate. THANK YOU!

Very kind regards,

Carolyn C. Steptoe,
Candidate, Ward 5 D.C. City Council
(202) 281-4362
A CARING, COMPASSIONATE and COURAGEOUS Voice for Ward 5 Residents



Let’s Make Ward 5 History…ELECT
CAROLYN C. STEPTOE
Ward 5 D.C. City Council

A CARING, COMPASSIONATE and COURAGEOUS Voice for Ward 5 Residents

"Steptoe: Leadership that Stands With and Works For Ward 5"






Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).



Steptoe Campaign Disclaimer: Volunteers and Votes

Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Good afternoon Ward 5 –

In response to so many generous offerings, I feel obliged to provide this disclaimer. Please know that the Steptoe campaign seeks only volunteer worker efforts and Ward 5 citizen votes. No financial donations please.


DISCLAIMER: While financial donations are helpful to any campaign, we do not relish the idea of perceived or expected favors to donors. Given what we believe are our strengths and accomplishments, the Steptoe campaign opts not to accept individual or business monetary donations. Instead, we prefer to work hard as we personally grind the pavement to earn your vote and your support. We believe this approach allows us not only to retain the ethereal integrity of elected leadership (similar to the days of old) but, more importantly, remain beholding only to the electorate Ward 5 citizen masses, our Ward 5 citizen issues and our Ward 5 concerns. Of course this approach is more work but, it’s worth it.


Meanwhile, thank you again for your support. Our formal website w/more detailed candidate information is forthcoming.

See you on the streets and in the neighborhoods of Ward 5! Send/leave us a message if you wish to sign the petition and volunteer!

Carolyn C. Steptoe,
Candidate, Ward 5 D.C. City Council
"Steptoe: Leadership that Stands With and Works For Ward 5"
(202) 636-8191
(202) 281-4362


Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).

Announcement: Steptoe picks up nominating petitions

Nov 19, 2013 3:42:51 PM

Subject: Steptoe for Ward 5 City Council

Hello Ward 5 - After much deliberation and prayer, I picked up nominating petitions seeking the democratic ballot for the Ward 5 D.C. City Council seat. If you are a Democrat and interested in signing my nominating petitions to help me qualify for the Ward 5 City Council ballot in the April 2014 primary, please let me know.

Also, if you are interested in helping me obtain petition signatures, please contact me. The minimum signatures are 250; 20 per page with nominating petitions due January 2, 2014. More campaign information to follow.

Meanwhile, I shall continue working hard in and for our ward while also obtaining signatures to earn your support and vote. Pls. know I greatly appreciate any support. Thank you kindly.

Carolyn C. Steptoe,
Candidate, Ward 5 D.C. City Council
"Steptoe: Leadership that Stands With and Works For Ward 5"
(202) 636-8191
(202) 281-4362



“Dear Carolyn: Congratulations on running. I wish you the best and hopefully I can contribute to your campaign Lord willing and finances able. Happy Thanksgiving. “

“May God Bless Ms Steptoe,
I wished I still lived in DC to sign the nominating petition. But once your campaign begins please let me know so that might be of assistance. God Bless”

“Carolyn,
You can count on my support!”

“Carolyn,
So very proud of you! You would be great as a councilman. Count me in on whatever you need...”

“HUZZAH!
Very glad to read this. You have my support, 100%!
So very proud of you for this effort. DC will be lucky to have you on the City Council.
Best,”

“Carolyn:
I would love to sign your petition to help you get on the ballot....“

“Jenese gave me the good news this morning. She says she will be coming around for signs. Good Luck!!!!!!”

“Cmr. Steptoe: Thank you for sending me the news about your intention to be a candidate for Ward 5 City Council.... Do you also intend to stand as a candidate for your present post as 5B04 Commissioner? “



Paid for by Candidate Carolyn C. Steptoe, 1257 Lawrence Street, NE, 2013 Ward 5 D.C. City Council candidate (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.10). A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance of the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (D.C. Official Code §1-1102.01(e)).