DC Voters for Animals

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse @elissasilverman.bsky.social for DC Council At Large!

Ms Silverman's response to the DCVFA questionnaire especially stood out on approaches to thoughtful rat prevention and building better food systems for District residents.

We sent out a questionnaire for State Board of Education candidates for the first time. See what we asked them at the intersection of education and animals.

The education sector impacts animals in real ways: from school food, to humane education, to safe rodent control.

We sent out a questionnaire for State Board of Education candidates for the first time. See what we asked them at the intersection of education and animals.

Come on a Rat Walk with us... We just launched DC Rat Rangers; a citywide program helping neighbors stop the root drivers of rats. As part of this, we are doing Rat Walks in all eight Wards.

Join us. Bring a friend. Become part of a community‑driven effort to make DC cleaner, safer, and healthier for people, pets, and wildlife alike. RSVP at www.dcratsolutions.com/rat-rangers #PreventionNotPoison

Come on a Rat Walk with us... We just launched DC Rat Rangers; a citywide program helping neighbors stop the root drivers of rats. As part of this, we are doing Rat Walks in all eight Wards.

Experts in rodent ecology will guide this walk in your Ward. Learn how rats actually live, what environmental conditions allow them to thrive, and what behaviors unintentionally fuel their population. Get prevention‑focused tips for you and your neighbors to make your block less rat‑friendly.

Announcing the launch of the DC Rat Rangers! Join your neighbors to learn all about rats… and how to stop them.

There are two ways to become a Rat Ranger: 1) Attend a “DC Rats” webinar, or 2) Join a DC Rat Walk.

Ward 5 — are you ready to turn the tide on rats? Join a guided walk to learn about rats in your neighborhood and how to prevent them. Head to Carver-Langston at dusk to learn about rat ecology through observation. Take solutions into your own hands; be part of this community-driven response.

DEADLINE TODAY AT 5:30! DC Council is holding a hearing on the REMY Act on Monday.

Sign up to testify live (virtual on in-person with the DCVFA fam) today (July 9) by 5:30, or submit a written comment for the record by July 27. lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

DEADLINE TODAY AT 5:30! DC Council is holding a hearing on the REMY Act on Monday.

This bill gets at the core drivers of rat populations by clamping down on food waste. It also addresses a poison that is ravaging our ecosystems and even harms young children and pets: rodenticides.

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

Vincent Orange “I will expand the Good Food Purchasing Program, strengthen contract oversight, require taste and quality reviews, and prioritize local businesses, CBEs, returning citizens, and community-based food providers.”

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

@kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social “I will direct my administration to expand the Good Food Purchasing Program across DC agencies that serve food…I will establish clear agency procurement targets and a public reporting dashboard so residents can see whether we are meeting our commitments.”

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

@janeese4dc.bsky.social “I will expand Good Food Purchasing Program standards beyond DCPS so that more District agencies align their food procurement with those values over time…I will develop a reporting system to transparently document where DC gets its food and the quality of that food.”

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

@garygoodweather.bsky.social “I support expanding the DC Good Food Purchasing Program citywide…I would use the District’s purchasing power to prioritize contracts with local and community rooted businesses, including minority owned vendors, while building pipelines for workforce development."

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

The DC Good Food Purchasing Program (DC GFPP) is a coalition working with DC Public Schools on values-based procurement. @dcpublicschools.bsky.social has done impressive work: more plant-forward meals, reduced food waste, and sourcing from local farms — among much more.

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

DCVFA 2026 ENDORSEMENTS We asked candidates where they stand on humane rat management, sustainable food, pet‑friendly housing, and more. You weighed in. These are the candidates we believe will be the most compassionate voices for animals in DC.