District of ColumbiaPublic alley in Capitol Hill would become Matthews Court
With mayoral approval or a veto override and congressional review, part of a Capitol Hill public alley would become Matthews Court, honoring a local family’s service.
What it does
Part of a public alley off the 1400 block of G Street SE would become Matthews Court after mayoral approval or a veto override and congressional review.
Argument forNaming the alley could give residents a visible way to recognize the Matthews family’s generations of service to the community.
Argument againstNaming only part of the alley system could confuse visitors about which stretches carry the Matthews Court name.
More detail
The Council would officially name part of a public alley Matthews Court. The name would cover the alley portion in Square 1063 beside Lots 85, 86, and 817. The measure would require the Mayor’s approval or a Council vote to override a veto. The name would take effect after that approval or override and a 30-day congressional review period.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
- 2026
- Nov 10Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
History
- 2026
- Oct 23Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0874 Published in the District of Columbia RegisterLatest
- Oct 19B26-0874 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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