With Nadeau’s Endorsement, Rashida Brown Runs for Ward 1 D.C. Council Seat

October 15, 2025

Rashida Brown, a Ward 1 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner with nearly half her life spent in Northwest DC, has announced her candidacy for the Ward 1 D.C. Council seat with the endorsement of incumbent Brianne Nadeau, who is not seeking reelection. Brown, who would become the ward's first Black female council member if elected, aims to build on Nadeau's accomplishments by continuing to fight for affordable housing, socioeconomic diversity, and addressing community challenges she's witnessed over her decades living in the area. Drawing on her extensive background as a social worker and her experience with projects like the Park Morton Apartments redevelopment, Brown emphasizes her commitment to dismantling systemic racism in housing policies and creating opportunities for Ward 1 residents.

Who is affected

Ward 1 residents and voters
Low-income families in need of affordable housing
Park Morton residents, including 15 families returning to the redeveloped building
Immigrants targeted by ICE operations in the community
Small businesses and childcare centers in Ward 1
Youth and families facing mental health challenges
Georgia Avenue community members

What action is being taken

Brown is actively running for the Ward 1 D.C. Council seat with Nadeau's endorsement
Officials recently celebrated the reopening of Park Morton Apartments, a 142-unit affordable housing building under the District's New Communities Initiative
Brown is documenting and speaking out against MPD-ICE collaboration in the community
Brown is distributing information to residents about what to do if encountered by ICE
Georgia Avenue Thrive is working on community improvement through security cameras, traffic calming measures, and beautification of blighted properties

Why it matters

If elected, Brown would make history as Ward 1's first-ever Black female council member
The redevelopment of Park Morton Apartments represents progress in affordable housing, with 142 units (60% affordable) being made available
Brown's social work background and lived experiences provide perspective not previously represented on the council
Ward 1 is experiencing gentrification, housing affordability challenges, and public safety concerns that require dedicated leadership
The article suggests Brown would help maintain the "progressive wing" of the D.C. Council
The District's vulnerability under a potential Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress requires strong local leadership

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer