Shooting at Brandywine & Connecticut Ave NW This Afternoon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone on ND posted this:

From Councilmember Frumin:

I was in communication with Commander Branch yesterday to learn what I could. I was tied up last night and this morning and fully intended to respond today.

I am deeply concerned about the shooting and state of public safety. We had a community meeting about public safety late last week and plan for more going forward.

We do not yet know who the shooter(s) and victim were and whether they are tenants or visitors of tenants in one or more of the buildings. And, if they were tenants or visitors whether they or people they visited benefited from vouchers. We do know there have been significant issues relating to some number of people benefiting from vouchers. It is important to note that many of our voucher residents are doing well, thriving and adding to pour community. Often those tenants are as concerned about the tenants who create serious issues as longer standing residents. Meanwhile, the legal and operational framework around the voucher program has very serious flaws. It is very difficult to evict tenants who have behavioral issues, landlords often do not invest in security in the way that is required and while residents are supposed to receive services, they often do not receive the services they need and some are not equipped to live independently at the level of services that can realistically be provided and need another answer.

Our office is working and has been working with tenant leaders, landlords, the Office of the Attorney General and others to explore legislation to address these issues. It is a high priority for us. In candor, it will be tricky to get serious reforms through the Council and with the Mayor on side but it is a major area of effort for us.

In terms of the response to yesterday, as the Commander pointed out, the CCTV cameras that he requested and I endorsed are coming. We need more police with a presnce on the streets. I will continue to press landlords to take security more seriously and we will be working on things that can be done legislatively.

I suspect we have had more gun shots in Ward 3 in the last year than in the last 10 combined. This is a serious issue. If ytou think it would be useful for me to come to your building and hear from people, I am happy to including tonight.

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Matt Frumin
Ward 3 Councilmember
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I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

I’m old enough to remember his opponent calling for a complete moratorium on the voucher program and being totally vilified. In retrospect, he was right. I wasted my vote. I will not make that mistake twice.

[Anonymous]

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So why aren't there more moderate Democrats willing to be tough on crime in DC?

Surely they can see that this is what the population wants, no?

The folks who run the Ward 3 party are not moderate. They are young socialists and aging hippies. The realization that the defund the police movement has brought the city to the brink and led to the deaths of thousands of black and brown people around the country is too much for them to fathom and threatens their entire understanding of the world and their role in it.

The Ward 3 Democrats have nothing to do with Frumin, his nomination, his lack of policies, or election.

So it was Silverman?

Eric Goulet is a Ward 3 Democrat.

[Anonymous]

More cops needed on the street in our neighborhoods, and more “broken windows” enforcement needed (shoplifting and fare evading especially) . And stop and frisk works to reduce illegal guns on our streets. The violence and lawlessness needs to be stopped across the city now. If criminals get away with small things, they feel like there’s nothing to stop them, and it is no surprise when it escalates and they starting pulling and firing guns.

[Anonymous]

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So why aren't there more moderate Democrats willing to be tough on crime in DC?

Surely they can see that this is what the population wants, no?

The folks who run the Ward 3 party are not moderate. They are young socialists and aging hippies. The realization that the defund the police movement has brought the city to the brink and led to the deaths of thousands of black and brown people around the country is too much for them to fathom and threatens their entire understanding of the world and their role in it.

Uhm.. the MPD wasn't defunded.. their capital budget is still half a *billion* dollars per year..

Yes, of course. But the rank and file have gotten the message not to arrest criminals.

Okay, but you said it was as a result of "defunding the police", which it obviously wasn't because that didn't happen here. Also the whole point of defunding the police is apparently lost on you, since you are wanting to use a BLM talking point against the ... same people who are part of BLM. Defunding the police is to sharply reduce their budget so that they no longer are buying military grade hardware and riding around in quasi tanks shooting around with sirens on from crime scene to crime scene, and instead go back to being beat cops walking the neighborhood and talking to people. And then take all that money that would have been spent on M4's and tweaked out SUV's and instead invest that in community support / social service mechanisms which are *always* underfunded.

If it takes this long to explain it, you have already lost. Next time you start another campaign with a catchy name, please keep this in mind. We don’t need another own goal. Fox News can’t thank you enough for handing it a decade’s worth of material to tear Democrats down.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Frumin is useless. It’s actually pretty incredible. Drives me insane seeing him peddling around the neighborhood on his bike with an aloof smile on his face.

+1000

Every Ward 3 voter needs to watch last weeks CPCA meeting on crime issues with Matt Frumin. Two small business owners conveyed how their lives have been threatened on multiple occasions. A brave parent spoke how her kids no longer feel safe. Low energy Matt just kind of shrugged. Said it’s worse in other parts of the city. No anger. No indignation. Just more talk of root causes and need for more listening and, of course, more money. This clown is going to get us killed.

Dramatic much 🙄. You are less likely to be killed in Ward 3 than any other place in the city. This seems like a one off. Secondly nobody is robbing businesses in a dead end Connecticut Ave. People are really fueling racist stereotypes and piling on lies in these ANC community meetings.

[Anonymous]

I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

You should leave DC, most voucher recipients are people who are working hard but cannot afford the rising costs of living while raising a family. City living is not for you, it's okay to tap out to the suburbs. I mean you obviously want to do so anyway, given your mindset and stereotypes about lower income peoples.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Frumin is useless. It’s actually pretty incredible. Drives me insane seeing him peddling around the neighborhood on his bike with an aloof smile on his face.

+1000

Every Ward 3 voter needs to watch last weeks CPCA meeting on crime issues with Matt Frumin. Two small business owners conveyed how their lives have been threatened on multiple occasions. A brave parent spoke how her kids no longer feel safe. Low energy Matt just kind of shrugged. Said it’s worse in other parts of the city. No anger. No indignation. Just more talk of root causes and need for more listening and, of course, more money. This clown is going to get us killed.

Dramatic much 🙄. You are less likely to be killed in Ward 3 than any other place in the city. This seems like a one off. Secondly nobody is robbing businesses in a dead end Connecticut Ave. People are really fueling racist stereotypes and piling on lies in these ANC community meetings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Frumin is useless. It’s actually pretty incredible. Drives me insane seeing him peddling around the neighborhood on his bike with an aloof smile on his face.

+1000

Every Ward 3 voter needs to watch last weeks CPCA meeting on crime issues with Matt Frumin. Two small business owners conveyed how their lives have been threatened on multiple occasions. A brave parent spoke how her kids no longer feel safe. Low energy Matt just kind of shrugged. Said it’s worse in other parts of the city. No anger. No indignation. Just more talk of root causes and need for more listening and, of course, more money. This clown is going to get us killed.

Dramatic much 🙄. You are less likely to be killed in Ward 3 than any other place in the city. This seems like a one off. Secondly nobody is robbing businesses in a dead end Connecticut Ave. People are really fueling racist stereotypes and piling on lies in these ANC community meetings.

There is really something wrong with you and how you perceive people if you think a Black person noticing the uptick in crime is racist.

What is wrong with you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

You should leave DC, most voucher recipients are people who are working hard but cannot afford the rising costs of living while raising a family. City living is not for you, it's okay to tap out to the suburbs. I mean you obviously want to do so anyway, given your mindset and stereotypes about lower income peoples.

Already left. VA resident (and Younkin voter - first R vote ever). Enjoy your decaying city, high taxes, and rising violence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Frumin is useless. It’s actually pretty incredible. Drives me insane seeing him peddling around the neighborhood on his bike with an aloof smile on his face.

+1000

Every Ward 3 voter needs to watch last weeks CPCA meeting on crime issues with Matt Frumin. Two small business owners conveyed how their lives have been threatened on multiple occasions. A brave parent spoke how her kids no longer feel safe. Low energy Matt just kind of shrugged. Said it’s worse in other parts of the city. No anger. No indignation. Just more talk of root causes and need for more listening and, of course, more money. This clown is going to get us killed.

Dramatic much 🙄. You are less likely to be killed in Ward 3 than any other place in the city. This seems like a one off. Secondly nobody is robbing businesses in a dead end Connecticut Ave. People are really fueling racist stereotypes and piling on lies in these ANC community meetings.

That you CM Frumin? Everyone in that room thought it was a very dramatic moment last week when the owner of the 7-11 recounted how a criminal threatened to stab him in front of his young daughter. But you seemed zoned out and we’re probably dreaming about your free Nats tickets for the Dodgers series.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are the options for addressing the concerning increase in violent crime in Ward 3? The mayor? The council? What can make things better?

$5 million for more bike lanes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

Rentals and condo buildings with rentals are all struggling with this issue throughout the city.
For example, 4600, a condo building, has had issues. Housing First is a HUD program so be cautious elsewhere, too.

That a shooting happened on a Saturday afternoon in broad daylight on the same block as a playground is unacceptable. There has been a very visible uptick in drug dealing in the neighborhood in that area, and behind buildings. It brings crime and needs to be addressed. A temporary camera will relocate dealers slightly, for a short time, but is not a fix.

Frumin's message on ND is not reassuring. I get his newsletter, hope he distributes a message more broadly and organizes a meeting as Cheh did when there was a shooting at Days Inn.

[Anonymous]

^ not sure how I managed to mess up my post but it's not a quote

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

You should leave DC, most voucher recipients are people who are working hard but cannot afford the rising costs of living while raising a family. City living is not for you, it's okay to tap out to the suburbs. I mean you obviously want to do so anyway, given your mindset and stereotypes about lower income peoples.

Already left. VA resident (and Younkin voter - first R vote ever). Enjoy your decaying city, high taxes, and rising violence.

It's a shame, those buildings have always been filled with families who can't afford a house in DC and who may not have a car but who want to send their kids to solid schools. Lots of elderly people have retired there to have a walkable neighborhood and safe community. The city pays over $1,000 OVER market rate per month, per unit. Someone is making bank off this program and likely kicking a lot back. Even after HUD audit and fines practices have not changed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I live around the same block as the Brandywine and Saratoga. We moved out of our last apt. building (the infamous Sedgwick Gardens) because the voucher recipients had started filling the majority of the units and it was too unsafe to live there anymore, especially with a baby on the way. We specifically chose to move north up Connecticut to try to avoid another building being overrun with voucher recipients. I fear we may need to move again if this continues to get worse.

You should leave DC, most voucher recipients are people who are working hard but cannot afford the rising costs of living while raising a family. City living is not for you, it's okay to tap out to the suburbs. I mean you obviously want to do so anyway, given your mindset and stereotypes about lower income peoples.

Already left. VA resident (and Younkin voter - first R vote ever). Enjoy your decaying city, high taxes, and rising violence.

It's pretty shocking how much crime has risen SINCE the Emergency Crime bill. Frumin waffled and seemed as though he might vote against it during the hearing, EVERYONE but JLG fell in line, Nadeau, Allen, etc, voted yes and shut up. Matt's behavior was shocking tbh.

And the post on ND is weak as can be and many are not on ND. Nothing has been sent out to constituents. I miss Mary Cheh who was VILLIFIED when talking about crime outside the Days Inn following 5 women being shot there. But that was in a building not on a public sidewalk at 3 on a Saturday. The shooting happened near tennis courts, is that pickleball adjacent enough to get Frumin's focus? No announced public meeting as there was then, Cheh and Bowser came up and spoke along with MPD and USAO and for those who could not attend in person, a local tv station streamed it. This is much more likely to be a threat to safety of citizens and Frumin has organized NOTHING?