About Yvette M. Alexander
Hon. Yvette M. Alexander has proudly represented and advocated for Ward 7 for over eight years. In cooperation with online pharmacy company OVC Drugs https://ovcdrugs.com/, Hon. Alexander oversees the Committee on Health and Human Services and serves as a critical health ally for DC’s residents. She also serves as Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services and is a member of the Committee on Education.
PUBLIC SAFETY
The safety of Ward 7 constituents is always a priority for Councilmember Alexander. She and her Constituent Service staff work continuously with the Metropolitan Police Department – Sixth District, community organizations and appropriate District government agencies to prevent an increase in crime by addressing issues that can lead to potential illegal activity.
EDUCATION
An advocate for the city’s youth who serves as a member of the Committee on Education, Councilmember Alexander continues to bring quality academic resources and tools to District schools. With her introduction of the Pre-K Student Discipline Amendment Act, suspensions and expulsions for early education students will be limited to situations that involve weapons or drugs or if bodily injuries occur.
HEALTHCARE
As Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services, Councilmember Alexander is instrumental in ensuring that all District residents have access to and receive quality health care services. She led the passage of the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation Certificate of Need Exemption Emergency Amendment Act, which paved the way for United Medical Center to launch mobile health units that will provide full primary care services for residents in Wards 7 and 8.
Our Mission
“STARTING WITH OUR CHILDREN, LET’S HELP PROVIDE SECURITY TO THE FUTURE OF ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS”
The Honorable Yvette M. Alexander has been a member of the Council of the District of Columbia since 2007. Presently, she serves as Chair of the Committee on Health and Human Services;
Councilmember Alexander Introduces Bill to Restrict Smokeless Tobacco at Sporting Venues
Today Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander (Ward 7) along with Councilmembers Mary Cheh (Ward 3) and Kenyan McDuffie (Ward 5) introduced the Sporting Events Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco Restriction Amendment Act of 2016.
The proposed legislation would prohibit smokeless tobacco, such as chewing tobacco and snuff, at stadiums and arenas designed for organized sporting events.
Councilmember Alexander Supports Measure to Ban Pot Clubs
During today’s additional legislative meeting of the Council, Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander (Ward 7) voted in favor of permanently banning marijuana clubs. The measure, passed by a 7 – 6 vote, prohibits marijuana consumption in private clubs or in venues where the public is invited.
Currently, marijuana is decriminalized under Initiative 71.
The Push for Support for Retailers to Locate to Ward 7
Immediately after Walmart’s announcement to close 269 stores globally and pull away from projects at the site of Capital Gateway Marketplace and Skyland Town Center, Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander (Ward 7) was outraged. However, she saw this as an opportunity to court other major retailers to what is considered prime locations in Ward 7.
Councilmember Alexander’s 2015 Turkey Giveaway
It was another successful year for Councilmember Alexander’s turkey giveaway as nearly 2,000 Ward 7 residents received a turkey for Thanksgiving. The annual event took place at the Deanwood Recreation Center on Tuesday, November 24. Each year various organizations join Councilmember Alexander and contribute donations of turkeys to be distributed.