Captured by Cheh

Councilmember Cheh test “drives” the new DC...

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:23:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh test “drives” the new DC Streetcar. The H Street Line will begin service in the fall of this year.

Councilmember Cheh joins D.C. Water team to unveil the new...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:24:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh joins D.C. Water team to unveil the new 400-foot-long, 1,300 ton tunnel boring machine named ‘Lady Bird.’ The machine will dig four miles worth of tunnel some 100 feet below the bottom of the Potomac River that will allow for the storage of runoff from the city’s aging combined sewers during heavy storms

Councilmember Cheh questions a witness during a Department of...

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:49:53 -0400

Councilmember Cheh questions a witness during a Department of Motor Vehicles oversight hearing at city hall.

Councilmember Cheh presents the “SisterMentors Recognition...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:14:35 -0500

Councilmember Cheh presents the “SisterMentors Recognition Resolution of 2013” to Dr. Shireen Lewis, the executive director of EduSeed, which administers the SisterMentors program. Founded in 1997, SisterMentors’ mission is to promote education among traditionally disadvantaged and underserved communities such as women and people of color. SisterMentors mentors young women of color as they matriculate through college and graduate school. SisterMentors has helped 19 women through college and 42 women of color to earn doctorates.

Councilmember Cheh issues the oath of office to Karen Perry, the...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:14:06 -0500

Councilmember Cheh issues the oath of office to Karen Perry, the recently reelected ANC Commissioner for 3F02.

"What most affects me is what could this possibly be doing to our children. To understand quite..."

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:36:20 -0400

““What most affects me is what could this possibly be doing to our children. To understand quite directly that I can’t buy blueberries because they’re way too expensive even though they’re very healthy but I can buy three boxes of pasta, you wonder how this steers food choices.” - Councilmember Mary Cheh on the #SNAPChallenge”

- http://dcist.com/2012/10/food_stamp_challenge.php

Councilmember Cheh shops at Giant on Connecticut Avenue in Ward...

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:06:36 -0400

Councilmember Cheh shops at Giant on Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 as she attempts the 2012 SNAP Challenge, organized by D.C. Hunger Solutions. The challenge is to live on $30 for a week’s worth of groceries - about the average supplement an individual SNAP recipient in the District gets. This amount does not cover basic personal needs, like soap, shampoo, washing detergent, toothpaste, etc. The challenge lasts until Monday, October 15th at midnight.

Councilmember Cheh stopped by a surprise birthday party for...

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:21:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh stopped by a surprise birthday party for Councilmember Yvette Alexander (D - Ward 7) in her Council office.

As part of what has now become an annual, humbling tradition,...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:40:00 -0400

As part of what has now become an annual, humbling tradition, Councilmember Mary Cheh stopped by Engine 29 in the Palisades today, among other fire houses, to recognize and thank the personnel for their leadership and service in rememberence of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Engine 29 was one that was called to the Pentagon to help with evacuation efforts on that day.

Councilmember Cheh questions members of the Metropolitan Police...

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:29:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh questions members of the Metropolitan Police Departmentabout automated camera ticket delivery delays during a meeting of the traffic enforcement task force on Tuesday. Ms. Cheh is co-chairperson of the panel. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

Councilmember Cheh speaks with Councilmember Mendelson (L) and...

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:04:22 -0400

Councilmember Cheh speaks with Councilmember Mendelson (L) and Mayor Vincent Gray (R) before a press conference on the U.S. Immigration Enforcement and Customs agency’s decision to implement the “secure” communities program, which would require local police departments to share arrest information, including fingerprint data, with federal immigration authorities. The federal government has been rolling out the program on a state-by-state basis and officials are expected to activate in for DC tomorrow. This past fall, Mayor Gray signed an executive order to stop the program.

Here you see The Healthy Schools and Youth Commission being...

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:11:12 -0400

Here you see The Healthy Schools and Youth Commission being sworn in today, May 29th. This body was created by Councilmember Cheh’s Healthy Schools Act of 2012 and is charged with improving the health of the children in the District of Columbia. .

Councilmember Cheh with students at Maury Elementary School in...

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:24:59 -0400

Councilmember Cheh with students at Maury Elementary School in Ward 6 at DC Farm to School Network’s annual Strawberries and Salad Greens Day kick off event. The Councilmember wrote the Healthy Schools Act of 2010, a national model for, among other things, bringing more fresh produce into school meals.

Councilmember Cheh prepares to take a test ride in...

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:13:52 -0400

Councilmember Cheh prepares to take a test ride in Google’s new driverless car in downtown DC

Councilmember Cheh takes the stage on the National Mall to speak...

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh takes the stage on the National Mall to speak during Earth Day Network’s annual rally. The Councilmember is the Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Works, and Transportation.

Councilmember Mary Cheh and Mayor Vincent C. Gray walk across...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:37:00 -0400

Councilmember Mary Cheh and Mayor Vincent C. Gray walk across the new Anacostia River Walk bridge with a young D.C. resident after the ribbon cutting ceremony. The Mayor, with the support of Councilmember Cheh, unveiled his 20-year Sustainable DC plan, aimed at making D.C. the healthiest, greenest, most sustainable city in the nation.

Councilmember Cheh meets with the Small Business Association of...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:49:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh meets with the Small Business Association of Taxicab Drivers in her personal office in the Wilson Building.

Councilmember Cheh talks with Mayor Vincent Gray at the...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:11:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh talks with Mayor Vincent Gray at the conclusion of a FY13 budget briefing on Tuesday, April 10th. Councilmember Jack Evans (Ward 2) can be seen in the background (standing, striped tie).

Councilmember Cheh celebrates D.C. Pride during a downtown...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Councilmember Cheh celebrates D.C. Pride during a downtown parade, continuing her strong support of the LGBT community in Washington.

Councilmember Cheh is seen here in the DDOT Traffic Control...

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:00:05 -0400

Councilmember Cheh is seen here in the DDOT Traffic Control Center after Hurricane Irene.