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In his latest Hearing the Council interview, Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker talks about the return of Ward 5 Day, plus the status and prognosis of four bills he introduced: the District Child Tax Credit Act, Financial Support for Families with Children Act, School Safety Enhancement Act, and the Establishment of Reasonable Controls for the Firearm Industry Act. Plus, which of his Council colleagues he would pick to drive cross-country with, or to help fight off barbarians.

Zachary Parker Talks Tax Credits for Kids/Families, School Safety, & Firearm Industry Controls

The D.C. Council passed an emergency public safety bill this week, legislation some think will help stem the increase in violent crime across the city. Others disagree. Councilmember Zachary Parker voted for the bill, despite some backlash due to his support. He joins Kojo and Tom to explain why he gave his vote to this legislation. Plus, the Council voted unanimously to have the city's inspector general review the recent sexual harassment investigation into former deputy mayor John Falcicchio. We ask Parker what it means and when the review might take place. With marijuana now legal in Maryland, a new bill is circulating in Prince George's County that would restrict where dispensaries can go. We talk to Councilmember Krystal Oriadha about why she introduced the legislation and her concerns about cannabis legalization. Plus, Prince George's County Schools are introducing new safety measures that will take effect when students return in the fall. We get Oriadha's take on the new rules, including requiring clear backpacks and installing metal detectors. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

The D.C. Council passed an <a href="https://dcist.com/story/23/07/11/dc-council-approves-emergency-crime-bill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emergency public safety bill</a> this week, legislation some think will help stem the increase in violent crime across the city. Others disagree. Councilmember Zachary Parker voted for the bill, despite some <a href="https://twitter.com/maustermuhle/status/1678830370911842325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">backlash</a> due to his support. He joins Kojo and Tom to explain why he gave his vote to this legislation. Plus, the Council <a href="https://dcist.com/story/23/07/12/dc-council-orders-review-investigation-top-bowser-aide-john-falcicchio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">voted unanimously</a> to have the city's inspector general review the recent sexual harassment investigation into former deputy mayor John Falcicchio. We ask Parker what it means and when the review might take place. With marijuana <a href="https://dcist.com/story/23/06/29/maryland-recreational-cannabis-market-opens-july-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">now legal</a> in Maryland, a new bill is circulating in Prince George's County that would <a href="https://dcist.com/story/23/07/12/prince-georges-county-cannabis-dispensaries-bill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">restrict where dispensaries can go</a>. We talk to Councilmember Krystal Oriadha about why she introduced the legislation and her concerns about cannabis legalization. Plus, Prince George's County Schools are introducing <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/07/11/prince-georges-schools-metal-detectors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new safety measures</a> that will take effect when students return in the fall. We get Oriadha's take on the new rules, including requiring clear backpacks and installing metal detectors. Become a member of WAMU: <a href="https://donate.wamu.org/page/15696/donate/1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wamu.org/donate</a> Send us questions and comments for guests: <a href="mailto:kojo@wamu.org" rel="nofollow">kojo@wamu.org</a> Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepoliticshour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thepoliticshour</a>

D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker explains his support for an emergency crime bill

In this episode of Hearing the Council, we get to know Ward 5's Zachary Parker. We appreciate him taking time out of his first three weeks in office to sit for an interview!We:- Learned how his brothers' economic and health struggles inform his perspective on policy - Discussed just how often people accidentally swap out his name with perennial bottom-ten ranked president Zachary Taylor- Followed his life and career path from Chicago to New Orleans, onto New York, then here to DC- Ran down the list of other past and present DC councilmembers who, like him, spent time on the Board of Education before joining the Council- Plus, as always, dessert rankings!

In this episode of Hearing the Council, we get to know Ward 5's Zachary Parker. We appreciate him taking time out of his first three weeks in office to sit for an interview! We: - Learned how his brothers' economic and health struggles inform his perspective on policy - Discussed just how often people accidentally swap out his name with perennial bottom-ten ranked president Zachary Taylor - Followed his life and career path from Chicago to New Orleans, onto New York, then here to DC - Ran down the list of other past and present DC councilmembers who, like him, spent time on the Board of Education before joining the Council - Plus, as always, dessert rankings!

Getting to Know Zachary Parker