What is the Equity Advisory Group?

This Equity Advisory Group will include residents, businesses and other leaders in Ward 7, with a specific focus on the neighborhoods near Watts Branch (the creek that runs through Marvin Gaye Park). The EAG will work together to develop priorities for how the District implements two city plans – the Climate Ready DC plan (looking at how to protect the District from the impacts of climate change including more heat waves and flooding) and the Clean Energy DC plan (looking at increasing access to renewable energy like solar power).

Participants will make a difference in their neighborhood by weighing in on actions on climate change and other core concerns for Ward 7 in ways that are equitable and supportive of the local community.  Depending on the group’s priorities, the EAG may inform District actions related to:

• Clean and affordable energy;
• Preparedness for extreme weather, heat, and flooding;
• Open space and parkland; and
• Housing affordability and economic development.

Your participation in this process can help the District take actions that reflect your vision for the future of your neighborhood.

What Does Participation Look Like?

Participants will be selected through a brief application process. Participation in the EAG will be an eight-month commitment. Participants will collectively define the goals, process, and individual commitments expected by each EAG member, but we estimate the time commitment will include a meeting once or twice a month. Each participant will be compensated with a small stipend.

If you would need help with transportation, childcare, or anything else to attend meetings, let us know. We will do our best to make sure you can actively participate.

How to Learn More or Express Interest 

Please join us for an information session on December 11, 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center (4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE).  Please RSVP here.

Contact Melissa Deas at deas@law.georgetown.edu or 202-662-9462 to learn more. 

Alternatively, to express interest, please fill out this form and we will follow-up with you.