Is Frumin running again?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s hilarious that when anyone dares criticize Frumin, his supporters come out of the woodwork to say, “He’s just a mere DC Council member, what do you expect him to do?” It’s as if he’s still on the ANC with no real power. Frumin could throw his weight around a bit on this matter but chooses not to because he’s seemingly scared of angering extremely online white leftists (a tiny portion of DC’s population). He pays zero attention to his actual constituents, who are gonna dump him on his mediocre white ass if just one viable opponent steps up.

Proof of this? Or just conjecture?

The proof is that he has done jack shit about this issue.

Maybe because it is a Mayoral issue that a councilmember has zero control over. But keep on being mad at the wrong people.

[Anonymous]

I see he has two challengers now? Any thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see he has two challengers now? Any thoughts?

He’s better than his challengers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I see he has two challengers now? Any thoughts?

He’s better than his challengers.

One of the challengers is backed by Bob Ward, the Trump MAGA pollster and lobbyist for “develop, baby, develop” all over NW DC!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see he has two challengers now? Any thoughts?

One is a Chevy Chase NIMBY, the other is a very young YIMBY urbanist. Both will draw from core constituencies if they can get their messages out, but Frumin is the incumbent and is a centrist compared to both of these challengers, who could not be more diametrically opposite from each other.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You can research what it takes to produce affordable housing nationally and in the District. You can also research the history of racism west of Rock creek Park and you can research how laws are passed in DC, including the composition of the DC Council.

Then you can connect dots.

ANC 3F — which is most affected by vouchers — was not one of the racist parts of Ward 3. Forest Hills was one of the neighborhoods without a covenant prohibiting Blacks and Jews. So if Frumin is intent on righting the wrongs, he could focus on Spring Valley (which did have a covenant) or his own AU park. But he’s essentially Nimbying a d leaving other parts of Ward 3 to shoulder policies that have significantly increased crime and haven’t shown many benefits beyond enriching landlords.

Frumin is focused on the proposal in Chevy Chase, which has nothing to do with 3F. The program in 3F started under Cheh. Frumin cannot undo it. He is a councilmember, not the mayor.

He can't introduce legislation? He can't advocate for his constituents? He can't vote no on legislation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see he has two challengers now? Any thoughts?

One is a Chevy Chase NIMBY, the other is a very young YIMBY urbanist. Both will draw from core constituencies if they can get their messages out, but Frumin is the incumbent and is a centrist compared to both of these challengers, who could not be more diametrically opposite from each other.

Frumin is a YIMBY.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He doesn't have sole authority to direct vouchers to another part of the city, but it's his literal JOB to advocate for the residents of the ward he represents, who are being negatively impacted by a poorly-run program.

It's his literal JOB to convince, cajole, strong-arm, etc. various parties towards policies that benefit his ward. This is how our system of government works.

If he isn't willing to do his JOB, or is putting the interests of residents from other wards above the interests of the residents he represents, he should find another job.

How do you know he hasn't tried with the Mayor and Directors of the different departments? Have you asked? Or are you just complaining on a website? Because if yu were really concerned, then there should be records of calls and emails to his office for action. Have you done that?

NP, when I wrote to his office, he didn't write back. Stop making excuses for him. You're either him, married to him or you work for him.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:blaming a councilmember for a policy the executive branch put in place before they took office is quite a reach.

the Councilmember can try to get more police in the area (from my vantage point, there is almost always a visible police presence now and has been for a couple of years) and they can try to get more city social service support, but beyond that, I am not quite sure what you expect.

Anyone else find this defense odd? More like a Frumin staffer or friend. And the council member could limit, overhaul or scrap the voucher program to curb the ongoing deterioration of ANC 3F.

Are you really that ignorant or how the DC government works? No, it is not within a council member’s power to scrap a municipal or federal voucher program or declare his ward off limits to said programs. Even speaking out publicly against the shortcomings of the program - many that they were - would likely be very counterproductive.

It is completely within his power to publicly say the residents of 3F have born a disproportionate share of the crime in recent years and ask for a pause in new vouchers until the city can demonstrate it can handle the current voucher population. He could do that tonight.

Yep. He could advocate for his constituents for once.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:blaming a councilmember for a policy the executive branch put in place before they took office is quite a reach.

the Councilmember can try to get more police in the area (from my vantage point, there is almost always a visible police presence now and has been for a couple of years) and they can try to get more city social service support, but beyond that, I am not quite sure what you expect.

Anyone else find this defense odd? More like a Frumin staffer or friend. And the council member could limit, overhaul or scrap the voucher program to curb the ongoing deterioration of ANC 3F.

Are you really that ignorant or how the DC government works? No, it is not within a council member’s power to scrap a municipal or federal voucher program or declare his ward off limits to said programs. Even speaking out publicly against the shortcomings of the program - many that they were - would likely be very counterproductive.

It is completely within his power to publicly say the residents of 3F have born a disproportionate share of the crime in recent years and ask for a pause in new vouchers until the city can demonstrate it can handle the current voucher population. He could do that tonight.

He could do that and maybe the performance would give you false hope, but the consequences would be bad for Ward 3.

How would it be bad for ward 3? We're already treated like crap in spite of being the highest tax base for the city.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s hilarious that when anyone dares criticize Frumin, his supporters come out of the woodwork to say, “He’s just a mere DC Council member, what do you expect him to do?” It’s as if he’s still on the ANC with no real power. Frumin could throw his weight around a bit on this matter but chooses not to because he’s seemingly scared of angering extremely online white leftists (a tiny portion of DC’s population). He pays zero attention to his actual constituents, who are gonna dump him on his mediocre white ass if just one viable opponent steps up.

Amen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can research what it takes to produce affordable housing nationally and in the District. You can also research the history of racism west of Rock creek Park and you can research how laws are passed in DC, including the composition of the DC Council.

Then you can connect dots.

ANC 3F — which is most affected by vouchers — was not one of the racist parts of Ward 3. Forest Hills was one of the neighborhoods without a covenant prohibiting Blacks and Jews. So if Frumin is intent on righting the wrongs, he could focus on Spring Valley (which did have a covenant) or his own AU park. But he’s essentially Nimbying a d leaving other parts of Ward 3 to shoulder policies that have significantly increased crime and haven’t shown many benefits beyond enriching landlords.

Those of us who have been following this thread are still waiting for an explanation of what statutory authority the Ward 3 councilmember has to direct vouchers to one part of the city or another or to restructure or pause the implementation of the program. If we are missing something, please let us know.

Ah, yes, the enfeebled powerless councilmember.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can research what it takes to produce affordable housing nationally and in the District. You can also research the history of racism west of Rock creek Park and you can research how laws are passed in DC, including the composition of the DC Council.

Then you can connect dots.

ANC 3F — which is most affected by vouchers — was not one of the racist parts of Ward 3. Forest Hills was one of the neighborhoods without a covenant prohibiting Blacks and Jews. So if Frumin is intent on righting the wrongs, he could focus on Spring Valley (which did have a covenant) or his own AU park. But he’s essentially Nimbying a d leaving other parts of Ward 3 to shoulder policies that have significantly increased crime and haven’t shown many benefits beyond enriching landlords.

Those of us who have been following this thread are still waiting for an explanation of what statutory authority the Ward 3 councilmember has to direct vouchers to one part of the city or another or to restructure or pause the implementation of the program. If we are missing something, please let us know.

Found it! “The Council’s central role as a legislative body is to make laws.”

https://dccouncil.gov/

lol!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He doesn't have sole authority to direct vouchers to another part of the city, but it's his literal JOB to advocate for the residents of the ward he represents, who are being negatively impacted by a poorly-run program.

It's his literal JOB to convince, cajole, strong-arm, etc. various parties towards policies that benefit his ward. This is how our system of government works.

If he isn't willing to do his JOB, or is putting the interests of residents from other wards above the interests of the residents he represents, he should find another job.

As has been said before on this thread, it would be counterproductive for him to make public criticisms of the program. His predecessor did that for instance and sparked a huge backlash.

You have valid concerns about the program, but this is a sensitive issue by virtue of Ward 3 being the wealthiest part of the city. If you’re interested in exploring how the program can be changed, you should request a meeting with him to discuss.



OK, so tell us all the great stuff he's done for the constituents of ward 3. Getting popcorn.
I strongly suspect that he is doing what he can behind the scenes, but is keeping quiet about it publicly for the reason previously stated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He doesn't have sole authority to direct vouchers to another part of the city, but it's his literal JOB to advocate for the residents of the ward he represents, who are being negatively impacted by a poorly-run program.

It's his literal JOB to convince, cajole, strong-arm, etc. various parties towards policies that benefit his ward. This is how our system of government works.

If he isn't willing to do his JOB, or is putting the interests of residents from other wards above the interests of the residents he represents, he should find another job.

How do you know he hasn't tried with the Mayor and Directors of the different departments? Have you asked? Or are you just complaining on a website? Because if yu were really concerned, then there should be records of calls and emails to his office for action. Have you done that?

NP, when I wrote to his office, he didn't write back. Stop making excuses for him. You're either him, married to him or you work for him.

I’ve sent a few emails to him. Sometimes I get a response and sometimes I don’t. I’ve emailed a few CMs over the past few years and he is the only one I’ve ever received a response from. Often I find that I get a quicker response by emailing his staff and is responding to constituents is their primary job, but it can be hit or miss. In any case, his office likely receives many more emails than they have the resources to respond to in the course of a day, so I would recommend not drawing too broad a conclusion from a single non-response.