D.C. City Notices: Legislative Session, Potomac Health Update, and Weather Alerts

City Council Legislative Session and Public Hearings

The Council of the District of Columbia convenes today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a series of high-priority legislative sessions. The day begins with a pre-Legislative Meeting Breakfast at 9:00 AM, followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting at 11:00 AM. The formal Legislative Meeting is scheduled to follow immediately afterward. Members of the public are invited to join the proceedings virtually via the Council’s official broadcast channels.

Key items on today's legislative agenda include:

• Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting: Consideration of the Emergency Declaration Resolution and Amendment Act of 2026, aimed at enhancing transparency in police reporting and data collection.
• Rental Housing Protections: Introduction of the Rental Housing Registration Data Integrity Emergency Amendment Act to ensure accurate tracking of housing units across the city.
• Confirmation of Key Officials: The Council is set to vote on confirmation resolutions for Chief Medical Examiner Francisco Diaz and Fire and Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Dr. Sean Morgan.
• Property Tax Exemptions: Emergency legislation regarding real property and transfer tax exemptions for the Archdiocese of Washington Parish is also under review.

Health Advisory: Potomac River Recreational Restrictions Lifted

DC Health has officially lifted the recreational health advisory for the District’s stretch of the Potomac River as of March 2, 2026. The advisory had been in place for six weeks following the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line on January 19, which caused a significant release of untreated wastewater. Consistent water quality testing over the last 21 days confirms that bacterial levels, including E. coli, have returned to safe ranges for recreational contact.

While residents may resume permitted activities such as kayaking, rowing, and catch-and-release fishing, DC Health reminds the public that swimming remains legally prohibited in all District rivers. DC Water continues to monitor the site, with permanent geopolymer lining of the damaged pipe expected to reach completion by mid-March.

Weather Advisory and Commuter Status

A wintry mix of snow and freezing rain moved through the region early this morning, leading to several public service adjustments:

• Federal Government: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed that federal agencies in the Washington, D.C. area are OPEN. Employees are expected to report on time, though normal operating procedures are being monitored for any sudden changes in road conditions.
• Regional School Delays: While District schools are following standard schedules, neighboring jurisdictions—including Prince George’s, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties—have implemented two-hour delays for March 3 due to a light glaze of ice on untreated surfaces west of the city.

Public Board and Advisory Meetings

Additional official public engagement opportunities scheduled for today include:

• Juvenile Justice Advisory Group: Monthly meeting held virtually from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Veteran Affairs: The Advisory Board for the Mayor’s Office of Veteran Affairs will meet at One Judiciary Square at 6:00 PM.