38 Facts About Brianne Nadeau

Brianne Nadeau is the first woman to represent Ward 1 on the council and the first DC Councilmember to give birth while serving in office.

Brianne K Nadeau was born into a Jewish family in Michigan, growing up in Grosse Pointe.

Brianne Nadeau graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2002.

Brianne Nadeau earned a master's degree in public policy from American University in 2006.

Brianne Nadeau worked as a scheduler for Congressman John Sarbanes of Maryland.

Brianne Nadeau worked as a public relations consultant and vice president for Rabinowitz Communications, where she promoted progressive causes for nonprofit organizations.

Brianne Nadeau was a member of the board of directors of Jews United for Justice, a charitable organization that helps pursue justice and equality in local community.

Brianne Nadeau was active in the District of Columbia chapter of the Anti-Defamation League.

Brianne Nadeau served as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for district 1B05 from 2007 to 2011.

Brianne Nadeau ran against four-term member of the Council of the District of Columbia Jim Graham in the Democratic Party primary election in 2014.

Brianne Nadeau's candidacy was endorsed by At-large Council Member David Grosso, Ward Six Council Member Tommy Wells, progressive political action committee Democracy for America, and the editorial boards of The Washington Post, the Washington City Paper and Northwest Current.

Brianne Nadeau criticized Graham for actions he took in 2008 which resulted in the District Council reprimanding Graham for improperly interfering with the awarding of a government contract.

Brianne Nadeau had been approved for the loan two years earlier, but the income-based loan guarantee was reduced because her salary had increased since then.

Brianne Nadeau defended the letters, saying she was about to lose her home and simply advocated for herself the best way she could.

Brianne Nadeau defeated Graham in the primary election by a wide margin.

Brianne Nadeau went on to win the general election as well.

In mid-2017, Brianne Nadeau announced that she would run for a second term on the DC Council.

Brianne Nadeau again took the victory in the general election for the DC City Council Ward 1 seat.

In 2017, Brianne Nadeau became Chair of the DCCouncil's Human Services Committee.

In December 2015, Brianne Nadeau co-introduced the DC Fair Elections Act, which would use public funds to match campaign contributions to candidates who agree to accept lower maximum contribution limits.

Brianne Nadeau serves on the DC Council's Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization.

Brianne Nadeau was one of two Councilmembers to vote against a bill that would exempt all single-family homes from the tenant protections of the District's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.

Brianne Nadeau told a reporter that the bill was too broad and did not find a balance between the rights of homeowners and renters.

In July 2015, Brianne Nadeau proposed emergency legislation to facilitate the sale of land at 965 Florida Avenue NW by the District of Columbia to developers MRP Realty, Ellis Development, and JBG Smith.

Brianne Nadeau defended the decision in an op-ed in the Washington Post.

Brianne Nadeau cited her commitment to affordable housing and explained the District discounted the price of the land in exchange for the developer building 106 units of affordable housing on the site as well as a grocery store with 270 permanent jobs.

In 2017, Brianne Nadeau introduced a bill that would authorize a court to issue a temporary civil protection order, temporarily prohibiting someone from having firearms if the court has a reasonable belief that the subject poses an immediate risk to themselves or others.

Brianne Nadeau has come under increasing scrutiny from her constituents for her stance on crime enforcement due in large part to the noticeable increase in crime throughout her ward during her tenure.

Brianne Nadeau has spoken publicly about her experiences of street harassment as a woman in public space in the District, including by a government employee on duty in uniform.

Brianne Nadeau introduced a bill to end street harassment in the District.

Brianne Nadeau initially opposed the controversial Initiative 77 ballot measure to eliminate the tip credit for workers who receive tips as part of their wages.

When DC voters approved the measure in a referendum, Brianne Nadeau opposed the DC Council measure that overturned the vote.

In May 2015, Brianne Nadeau opposed the proposed merger between Exelon and Pepco, expressing concerns about the impact on costs and renewable energy.

In October 2015, Brianne Nadeau changed her position and urged regulators to support the deal, stating that her original concerns had been addressed by a settlement among Exelon, the Mayor, Attorney General, and Office of the People's Counsel that included additional concessions from Exelon.

Brianne Nadeau had lived in the District of Columbia for 13 years when she was elected to the Council in 2014.

Brianne Nadeau is the first DC Councilmember to give birth while in office.

Brianne Nadeau made national headlines when she pumped from the dais while chairing a long hearing.

Brianne Nadeau stated that she did not want to recess the committee.