#weareward8

[salimadofo]

I am@happy to day the illegally dumped toilet on Malcolm X Ave SE has been removed. That was not only disrespectful and disgusting, it was a public health hazard. Let’s keep working to improve our community block by block! #WeAreWard8 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTpO5eNF2-H/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

We are out in the community organizing our people around the new #SafePassage legislation. Bill 24-66, the #SafePassage to School Expansion Act of 2021. I hope people understand how important this is. We need to increase the political education of the community. So we taking it to the streets! #WeAreWard8 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSrSjSxn5p8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

We have another victory for the people. Spar Liquor, right next to the Auto Zone & across from the 7/11 on South Capitol has had their renewal application dismissed. I led the protest of this license on behalf of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C @ANC8C. This store has been selling alcohol to minors and contributing to the destruction of our community. We have to do all we can to keep our community safe, from institutions that exploit our children for profit. #WeAreWard8 (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSokGsRHDbH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

Thank you to everyone has signed our petition, helped us rally, canvass the neighborhood, and advocate to the Police Chief & the Mayor. Our commission did the research and found that the Police Chief could deem an establishment is harmful, causes immediate danger to the community and close it down for a maximum of 96 hours. After that, the Alcohol Control Board must have hearing & make a ruling. When I initially campaigned for commissioner, I was asked what would I do to address the intersection of Malcolm X & Martin Luther King. I didn’t make any promises other than to do my best. Over the past few years I have facilitated the following: the streets repaved potholes fixed street signs fixed broken utility wires fixed multiple community clean ups fed the homeless registered people to vote and honestly that still wasn’t enough. When ABRA notified me that the license for Mart Liquors was up for renewal, I knew that this could be a major break through. It’s not the only answer or the best answer. However, it is a start in the right direction of cleaning this community up. The struggle is not over. The war is still happening. This is just one battle and it’s a small victory, but we will take it. I know many will try to give me the credit, however the credit belongs to all of the residents who haven’t given up and who kept the faith. 🙏🏿 To that I say, thank you all! Commissioner Salim Adofo #WeAreWard8 #AStandardOfExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdyTSnLh3s/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

Thank you to everyone has signed our petition, helped us rally, canvass the neighborhood, and advocate to the Police Cheif & the Mayor. Our commission did the research and found that the Police Cheif could deem an establishment is harmful, causes immediate danger to the community and close it down for a maximum of 96 hours. After that, the Alcohol Control Board must have hearing & make a ruling. When I initially campaigned for commissioner, I was asked what would I do to address the intersection of Malcolm X & Martin Luther King. I didn’t make any promises other than to do my best. Over the past few years I have facilitated the following: the streets repaved potholes fixed street signs fixed broken utility wires fixed multiple community clean ups fed the homeless registered people to vote and honestly that still wasn’t enough. When ABRA notified me that the license for Mart Liquors was up for renewal, I knew that this could be a major break through. It’s not the only answer or the best answer. However, it is a start in the right direction of cleaning this community up. The struggle is not over. The war is still happening. This is just one battle and it’s a small victory, but we will take it. I know many will try to give me the credit, however the credit belongs to all of the residents who haven’t given up and who kept the faith. 🙏🏿 To that I say, thank you all! Commissioner Salim Adofo #WeAreWard8 #AStandardOfExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CRdyTSnLh3s/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

Summer Session 1 was a success! Finals kicked my butt, I made it through though! The same #academicexcellence I push students towards, I must strive for as well. #LeadByExample #WeAreWard8 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQvlpiYr4Lp/?utm_medium=tumblr

[salimadofo]

#Results. I reported a pothole a couple of days ago and now it’s fixed. Thank you @ddotdc and @oucdc for helping to execute on this issue. I know it’s kind of corny, however I love working to do the little things that make our community better. I love having tangible and measurable results for the work that we are doing!#WeAreWard8 #AStandardOfExcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CPaq6sBrU3h/?utm_medium=tumblr