Commissioner Simmons' Update: ANC Meeting Follow-Up (March 10), Disposition Meeting (March 29), Congresswoman Norton’s Townhall (March 18), & Join Me at the Farmers Market Saturday
Hi Neighbors,
Thank you for attending the ANC 3/4G regular meeting on March 10, 2025. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here.
As a follow-up, I’d like to address a few questions from the chat and provide some clarifications ahead of the Disposition Meeting scheduled for March 29, 2025. Please see the questions and responses below:
1. Can DMPED provide a more detailed schedule for the events on March 29th?
Some residents have mentioned that they may not be able to stay for the entire 9 AM to 5 PM timeframe and would like to know the schedule to attend specific portions of the event.
Answer: The schedule is tentative and may be subject to change. We will share the final run of show as the event approaches. For now, here’s the tentative schedule:
8:30 AM – Doors open
9:00 AM – Event begins
9:25 AM – Presentations by bidders
2:00 PM – Open house begins
3:00 PM – Public forum begins
Please note that the times may shift slightly as DMPED finalizes the schedule.
2. Will the presentations by the bidders be recorded?
This would allow residents who are unable to attend in person to review the presentations later.
Answer: Yes, the presentations will be recorded. The recording will be posted to the project website as soon as it is available (likely the following week). Additionally, the individual presentations (in PDF format) will be available on the project website on the day of the hearing.
3. Before transitioning to the open house format, will DMPED allow residents to ask questions, like a town hall session?
This would provide an opportunity for direct interaction and engagement with the presenters.
Answer: The primary purpose of the disposition hearing is to receive public comments. Residents will have the chance to engage directly with the teams during the open house, where they can ask questions. After the open house, there will be a public forum during which residents can offer additional comments.
Whether you attend the hearing in person or not, residents can submit written comments during the 60-day period the record is open (until May 28).
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Telephone Town Hall
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday, March 18th, from 5:00 - 6:30 PM to discuss the impact of the recent downsizing in the federal workforce and resources available to federal workers. You can join or register for the event here: : Live | Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call her office at 202-408-9041 or norton.casework@mail.house.gov.
Join Me at the Farmers Market this Saturday!
I’ll be at Chevy Chase Farmers Market (5701 Broad Branch Road NW) this Saturday at 10am and would love the chance to say hello and chat with you. Whether you have questions, concerns, or just want to share your thoughts, I’ll be there to listen and discuss important community matters. Stop by, say hi, and let’s connect! I look forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,
Karrenthya Simmons
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner
3/4G, SMD05
www.ksimmonsanc.com