Thank you to the @DCPCA for this recognition! It’s been a challenging year in public health, but through partnership and collaboration we’ve been to maintain access to care for thousands of DC residents. Look forward to continuing our work together!

Expanding grocery access for our District residents will not only allow low food access areas to get high quality groceries but also help make grocery delivery more affordable for our neighbors.

I am proud of the collaboration of @_DCHealth , @MarthasTableorg , @ymcadc , and needle on chronic health conditions in DC. And as Chair for the Committee on Health, I am proud of the initially funded allocation in FY25 for the Grocery Access Pilot, the continued funding in FY26 to expand the pilot; and expand the pilot funding in FY27 through a transfer from Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau.

I’m thrilled at the success of the Grocery Access Pilot and look forward to its continuation. 🥳

It's going to be a busy Halloween weekend in Washington, DC.

We want to remind you to get to your plans by using Metro and rideshare.

Free Lyft code will be live Friday (10/30) and Saturday (10/31) from 10PM to 4AM.

Code drops at 9PM on 10/30: wrap.org/soberride

Early voting is now open in DC! 🗳️🗳️

Stop by an Early Vote Center to cast your ballot from 8:30am – 7:00 pm on Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1.

If you witness any attempt to interfere with our local elections, report it to @Vote4DC at 202-727-2194 or ogc@dcboe.org 27-3400 or OAGVoting@dc.gov.

The latest edition of the Henderson Brief is live and this issue we’re breaking down surveillance pricing. District residents deserve consumer protections, which is why I introduced the Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026.

Learn more about my introduced bill g in the District at the link below. ⬇️

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We're bringing a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, seasonal treats and more to the heart of Downtown DC at MLK Library.

Another great free, family-friendly fall celebration in Washington, DC:

Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA), a public charter school nestled in SE DC, aims to equip students with computer skills.

Today, I joined Mashea Ashton, DPA Founder and CEO; Karen Lee, Executive Director of Fifty in DC; Michelle Walker-Davis, Executive Director of DC Public d Digital Pioneer students to discuss attendance incentives.

I was also pleased to witness the inauguration of DPAs incoming cohort and wish them the best in their future academic endeavors!

Today, I introduced legislation to address the dental hygienist shortage in the District.

The Dental Hygienist Amendment Act of 2026 would expand access to critical preventative oral health care by creating a pathway for internationally educated dentists already living in our icensed dental hygienists here in DC.

Happening now: Committee on Public Works and Operations holding a hearing on my bill B26-667, Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026

Watch here: dc.granicus.com/player/camera/…

NOW: The COH holds a public roundtable on Long-Term Care for Residents with Complex Needs x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Tomorrow the Committee on Health will hold a public roundtable on Long-Term Care for DC Residents with Complex Needs. We will be hearing from experts on best practices for our aging population who have a strong desire to age in place. There will be no government witnesses.

This event is for local entrepreneurs in Washington, DC.

Get connected with new opportunities, resources, and fellow business owners. There will be panel discussions, workshops, one-on-one consultations, and more.

Register: dslbd.dc.gov/districtconnect

We had a special guest drop by for the Committee on Health's markup of the Rodent Education and Management Yields (REMY) Results Amendment Act of 2026. Be on the lookout for REMY at the next COW.

The Committee on Health holds a public hearing on the HealthCare Facilities Regulation Amendment Act of 2026 and the Health Benefit Exchange Authority Technical Amendment Act of 2026.

WATCH BELOW 👇

NOW: The COH holds a public hearing on two bills. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Committee on Health votes on the Streamlining Medicaid Credentialing Amendment Act of 2025, the Captive Insurance Company Amendment Act of 2026, and the Rodent Education and Management Yields ("REMY") Results Amendment Act of 2026.

WATCH HERE 👇

NOW: The COH holds a vote on several bills. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The District of Columbia sits on the ancestral lands of the Anacostans (also known as the Nacotchtank), and the neighboring Piscataway and Pamunkey peoples.

The area we think of today as metro DC, was rich in natural resources that supported the local indigenous people living Potomac Rivers provided a variety of fish and the surrounding wilderness provided produce and wild game.

These communities stood for thousands of years where they were sustained by and lived in balance with the environment.

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we offer recognition and respect to the people who once lived on these lands.

We honor the Anacostans , the Piscataway and the Pamunkey peoples.

To continue exploring the history of our indigenous people you can use this interactive map to see who once lived where you are now: native-land.ca