Randy Downs
@RandyDaleDowns
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LGBTQ Leader, Environmental Advocate, 3-Term ANC2B Commissioner, President of @SteadParkDC
Washington, DC
Joined January 2012
Train enthusiasts: We hear you! The Biden-Harris Administration is making the strongest investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak. Future generations will get the world-class rail service they deserve.
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Throughout my career, I’ve always fought for the people of Puerto Rico. Every chance he got, Donald Trump abandoned and insulted them. As president, I will invest in Puerto Rico's future so that Puerto Ricans can not just get by, but get ahead.
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Have you heard about Project 2025? It’s a blueprint to dismantle our democracy that would put the health and safety of our people, our families, and future generations in jeopardy. Learn more at the 🔗 https://t.co/CfMudKXTYI
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The Sierra Club is proud to endorse @KamalaHarris for President. The Biden-Harris administration has made historic strides in environmental and climate action. We must continue this progress with Harris at the helm. Our future depends on it! https://t.co/DDCiUBcK2F
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Frustration and even some anger in D.C. with plans to possibly shut down Circulator bus service. “They need to keep it. Keep it! Keep the Circulator!” a longtime rider shouted. @nbcwashington #wmata
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“They need to keep it. Keep it! Keep the Circulator!” longtime Circulator bus rider Darius Sneed shouted. There’s frustration and even some anger in D.C. with plans to possibly shut down Circulator...
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NEW: plans to redevelop Union Station take another step forward. @USDOTFRA just announced a key piece of the process - completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision that officially allows the project to move forward @nbcwashington #wmata #amtrak
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Explore the future of transit on the National Mall, March 20-April 3! Discover our new 8000-series railcar mock-up and 60-foot electric bus. Tell us what you're most excited to see at the expo! #wmata #fleetofthefuture
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Unpaid traffic tickets since 2000 cost DC taxpayers $841 million in uncollected fines, most from Maryland. Council pursuing legislation to authorize DC Attorney General to (civil) sue egregious violators. Part of major traffic law overhaul. @wcp
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LGBTQIA COMMUNITY AND ALLIES! If you’re hosting a NYE party, consider having Narcan on hand, testing strips too. In DC, it’s totally free, no ID required, and pretty accessible—pharmacies, local orgs and vending machines. Text LiveLongDC to 888-811 or DM me for more info!
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Exciting news, DC's FIRST Net-Zero Ready Recreation Center is coming soon! The Stead Park Rec Center Project hits 95% completion, reinforcing our commitment to delivering 332 projects over the next 18 months! Here's a glimpse into the future of sustainable infrastructure! 👇
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After years of being in disrepair, the #DupontCircleFountain ⛲️ is back!!! Thank you, @NationalMallNPS @DupontCircleBID & @DupontCirMainSt! … Likely not for long though with the winter temperatures on their way so come take a peek.
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The 1st month of summer has been deadly hot & for urban residents it’s even hotter. That’s because of the tree equity gap & it’s especially harmful for lower-income communities & communities of color. What is it and how do we fix it? @BenJealous has more: https://t.co/0atJHYNIRk
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WATERPARK! (Well, kind of.) @MayorBowser says D.C. has struck a deal with Therme, a developer of "health and wellbeing resorts," to develop one of its resorts somewhere in the city. Here's where else those have been built; below is the one in Frankfurt. https://t.co/TxBYtWylHH
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🚨Major budget alert🚨 The @councilofdc cut funding for @CapitalPrideDC’s parade/festival next year… Unless we demand that CMs restore the festival fund, our historic #LGBTQIA celebration is in jeopardy of not occurring! This is the wrong direction ahead of #WorldPride2025!
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This MUST not be the case @POTUS. The Willow project is a climate disaster waiting to happen that would devastate wildlife, lands, AK communities, and our climate. We need to speed our transition to clean energy, not double-down on oil and gas. #StopWillow
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The Biden administration has decided to authorize a mammoth ConocoPhillips oil project in northwest Alaska, despite arguments by opponents that it will exacerbate climate change, according to people...
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“You either support D.C. home rule or you don’t. There are no exceptions, and there is no middle ground,” @EleanorNorton said.
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The Washington, D.C., delegate to Congress has had enough.
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They say DC is too small, or our economy is not diverse enough. Even though we’re bigger by population than two states and pay more per capita than any state; we pay more in total federal taxes than 22 states. No reason for this Congress not to right this wrong. #DCStatehood
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Mr President - Do you have any idea how many DC residents worked for you? Donated (a lot) to you? Fanned out across the country to knock on doors and make phone calls for you? We deserve a lot better than this. #handsoffdc #DCStatehood
I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule – but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the Mayor’s objections – such as lowering penalties for carjackings. If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did – I’ll sign it.
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Our Democratic President is actively undermining the District’s local government and setting back our DC Statehood efforts. A terrible decision that opens the door to further Congressional meddling and threats to our local self determination.
I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule – but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put forward over the Mayor’s objections – such as lowering penalties for carjackings. If the Senate votes to overturn what D.C. Council did – I’ll sign it.
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