Public Notice: Council Legislative Agenda and Winter Weather Advisory

Legislative Update: DC Council Convenes for February Meeting

The Council of the District of Columbia is scheduled to hold its first Legislative Meeting of the month today, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The session will address several emergency measures and administrative approvals critical to city operations. Key items on the legislative docket include:

• The Parking Enforcement Modernization Technical Correction Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, aimed at streamlining oversight of District parking regulations.
• The Rhode Island Avenue Corridor Long-Term Lease Adjustment Emergency Amendment Act.
• The Friends of Wangari Gardens Grant Emergency Declaration Resolution, providing support for community-managed green spaces.
• Approval of Contract No. CW108152 with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC, regarding services for District correctional facilities.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Emergency Act.

Public Safety: Winter Weather Advisory and Snow Removal

District officials are maintaining a winter weather watch as freezing temperatures persist across the region. With wind chill values expected to drop near zero degrees throughout the day, the following safety precautions are currently active:

• Snow Removal Requirements: Property owners are legally required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks surrounding their premises within eight daylight hours of the cessation of a snow event to ensure pedestrian safety.
• Travel Conditions: While snow hauling operations continue on primary routes, a "midweek snow chance" is forecast for late tonight into early Wednesday, potentially bringing up to one inch of additional accumulation.
• Warming Centers: Residents in need of adequate heating are encouraged to utilize the city's network of warming centers. For location details or to report a person in need of shelter, residents should contact the 311 hotline.

Community Notice: Black History Month Initiatives

Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially launched the District’s 2026 Black History Month celebration, centering on the theme "A Century of Black History Commemorations." A primary focus this month is the Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program, which has awarded $250,000 in grants to protect and commemorate African American cemeteries in Georgetown and Ward 8. Residents are invited to attend a series of free community events, including short film screenings at the Lincoln Theatre and historical workshops at the DC Public Library.

Financial Reminder: Property Tax Deadlines

The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) has issued a notice for homeowners regarding the 2026 fiscal calendar. Key upcoming dates include:

• March 1: Mailing of proposed Tax Year 2027 assessment notices to all property owners.
• March 31: Final deadline for the first-half payment of Tax Year 2026 real estate taxes and Business Improvement District (BID) taxes.
• April 1: Deadline to file first-level appeals for Tax Year 2027 assessments.