Yvette Alexander | Ward 7 Councilmember

Councilmember Ward 7

There is still time to register your child for summer camp. Please click here to visit the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website for camp information and registration.

Looking for entertainment that you and your family can enjoy in Ward 7; well, check out these upcoming events at Fort Dupont Park:

July 10

Jazzin’ with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington and Juilliard: Featuring Jazz Pianist Frank Kimbrough, Trumpeter Randall Hayward and youth from 11 states under the direction of Carl Allen and Tony Small.

July 17

Kindred The Family Soul

Opening: Cops Come Knockin’

July 24

Roy Ayers

Opening: Brian Lenair

July 31

“WPFW” Night with Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes

Opening: Motown Philly Fantasy featuring H.A.L.O.

August 7

Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players

Opening: Clones of Funk

August 14

Midnight Starr

Opening: Be’la Dona

August 21

SOS Band

Opening: Kinda Blu

Vending, cameras, camcorders, and any recording devices are prohibited in the park. Click here for more information and to get a list of items that are prohibited in the park.

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Please click here for more information regarding a new community in Ward 7 called Eden Place at Beulah Crossing. The new community will feature brand new 3 and 4-bedroom homes.

In the News

There are several news articles published recently featuring Councilmember Alexander, many with quotes from the Councilmember. Below you will find links to most recent articles:

Educare School is Ready to Break Ground in Ward 7

Video- Councilmember Alexander Talks About Recent DC Political Headlines. Click here to view the video.

Video - Councilmember Alexander Talks About the Nannie Helen Burroughs Parade. Click here to view the video.

D.C. Schools Chief Michelle Rhee Shifts Blame When Time to Judge Own Performance "The chancellor doesn't take you seriously or doesn't believe what you say, and you're not aggressive enough to put your foot down and say this is the way it should go, to convince her of the financial status of the D.C. public school system," Alexander said. Washington Post

The Anacostia Library is Open in Ward 7

Hoyer says Voting Rights Bill Likely Dead

Ray's The Steaks's Opens in Ward 7

Tax Assessments Lower

Ben's Chili Bowl Looking For Franchise Opportunities

6D Commander Robert Contee Recieves Service Award