May 19, 2026
Hello neighbors,
With a very important election coming up on June 16, I wanted to share this Voting Guide from The 51st. It explains: how to register, how ranked choice voting works, and which candidates are running in which races.
If you haven't registered to vote, you can register here online until May 26.
You can also register to vote on voting day! If you'd like to do that, you'll need to bring proof of DC residence (a DC-issued ID, a utility bill, bank statement, or pay stub, for example).
Early Voting: If you like voting in person but don’t want to wait in line on Election Day, DC runs a week of early voting from June 8 -14. Find early voting centers here; hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can also drop off mail ballots at early voting centers.
Vote by mail: If you’re already a registered DC voter, the D.C. Board of Elections has sent you a ballot in the mail. If you didn’t get one, you have until June 1 to request one. Once filled out, you can either mail it back or drop it off at any of the dozens of ballot drop boxes around the city starting May 22 (find all the locations here). If you opt to use the postal service, just make sure your ballot is postmarked by June 16 at the latest.
If you need help with anything related to voting - including registering, finding a polling place, or getting to the polls - please respond to this email, and I'll do what I can to help!!
Best,
Katie
RTCO Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 20
6:30-8:30 PM
River Terrace Education Campus
420 34th St NE, Washington, DC 20019, United States
Or virtually:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82845530563?pwd=2REGJv72YDukNTqNKmK37aiwr4dJIw.1
Meeting ID: 828 4553 0563
Passcode: 117735
Trash, Recycling, and Food Waste Pickup
Now through September, trash, recycling, and food waste pickup will begin at 6 AM. On heat emergency days, pickup will begin at 5:30. Set your bins out at 5:30 or the night before so you don't miss pickup.
Memorial Day Slide: In observance of Memorial day, collections will not occur on Monday, May 25. Your collections will slide to the next day for the rest of the week.
Help Shape the Future of the District’s Waterways
The District Waterways Advisory Commission invites residents, partners, and all waterway users to participate in the next hybrid public meeting on May 20, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Meeting Focus Areas:
• Public and private uses of waterway infrastructure
• Strategies for coordinated economic growth
The meeting is open to all online. In‑person attendance is limited and requires an RSVP.
Share Your Experience Through the Waterways Survey
DWAC is also gathering community input through a short survey about how residents and visitors use the District’s waterways. Access the Meeting Link, RSVP, and Survey: engage.dc.gov/districtwaterwaysadvisoryplan for full details.
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