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A PLATFORM FOCUSED ON
EVERYDAY QUALITY OF LIFE

I’m running for DC Council At-Large because this city is home to my family – and because Washingtonians deserve leadership focused on improving everyday quality of life. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on the practical business of city government and public policy, focused on solving real problems and making government work better for the people it serves. 

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My experience spans safer streets, affordable housing, early education and school readiness, workforce and economic opportunity, support for seniors, and the day-to-day operations of city government. Everything I bring to this race is grounded in experience, clear-eyed oversight, and a commitment to delivering results.

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This platform outlines my priorities and approach, but it’s not the end of the conversation. I believe the best solutions come from listening and working together.

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If you have ideas or perspectives to share, I want to hear from you. You can always reach me at info@chavousfordc.com.

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Let’s get to work.

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Kevin Chavous

SAFER STREETS

Safe streets are the foundation of strong neighborhoods. Washingtonians deserve to feel secure in their neighborhoods while knowing that public safety efforts are smart, fair, and effective. Kevin’s approach focuses on enforcement that works, prevention that matters, and services that stop harm before it happens.

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  • Support smart, effective enforcement that focuses on violent crime and repeat offenders

  • Strengthen community policing to rebuild trust and improve neighborhood-level safety

  • Expand targeted mental health and crisis-response services to prevent violence before it occurs

  • Coordinate youth diversion, workforce, and support programs to intervene early and reduce recidivism

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Housing stability is essential for families, seniors, and workers to stay and thrive in DC. Kevin’s housing priorities focus on increasing supply, protecting residents, and helping people build long-term stability in the neighborhoods they call home.

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  • Increase affordable housing supply through zoning updates, ADUs, and adaptive reuse of vacant properties

  • Strengthen programs that help first-time and longtime homeowners stay in their homes

  • Expand permanent supportive housing and targeted rental assistance for vulnerable residents

  • Protect tenants while ensuring housing laws are enforced clearly and consistently

EARLY EDUCATION
& SCHOOL READINESS

Strong schools start before the first day of class. Kevin believes every child should enter school ready to learn, with the support needed to succeed from day one. Early investment pays lifelong dividends – for families and for the District.

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  • Expand early childhood education and school-readiness programs citywide

  • Ensure students begin the school year healthy by supporting access to medical and dental screenings

  • Give schools and educators the flexibility to address low achievement and student needs

  • Align education spending with outcomes so investments deliver real results for students

WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Economic opportunity allows families and communities to thrive. Kevin believes DC’s growth should create real pathways to good jobs, strong local businesses, and long-term stability for residents in every ward. His approach connects workforce training, worker protections, and neighborhood investment so that growth benefits the people who live here.

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  • Expand job training, apprenticeships, and career pipelines tied to high-demand fields, including construction, healthcare, and infrastructure

  • Strengthen First Source and local hiring requirements so DC residents benefit directly from major development projects

  • Protect workers by enforcing wage, safety, and labor standards and holding bad actors accountable

  • Invest in neighborhood-based economic development, including small businesses, BIDs, and commercial-to-residential revitalization

SUPPORTING SENIORS & AGING WITH DIGNITY

Seniors built this city – and DC must ensure they can age with dignity, security, and independence. Kevin’s priorities focus on protecting seniors, simplifying access to services, and helping older residents remain safely in their homes and communities.

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  • Expand property tax relief and housing supports so seniors can age in place

  • Strengthen protections against fraud, exploitation, and predatory practices targeting seniors

  • Improve access to benefits and services by simplifying enrollment and delivery

  • Support nutrition, transportation, and community-based programs that reduce isolation

A GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS

City government should work clearly, efficiently, and transparently for the people it serves. Kevin’s experience inside DC Council oversight gives him a practical understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and how to fix it – without delay.

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  • Strengthen agency oversight to ensure laws are implemented as intended

  • Improve service delivery by fixing bottlenecks and outdated processes

  • Require clear standards and accountability in inspections, enforcement, and permitting

  • Use technology responsibly to improve efficiency while protecting residents from fraud and abuse

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