Brianne Nadeau

Brianne K. Nadeau was born into a Jewish family in Michigan,{{cite news|url=http://www.currentnewspapers.com/admin/uploadfiles/NW%2003-12-2014.pdf|title=Brianne Nadeau|date=March 12, 2014|work=The Northwest Current|page=V3|access-date=November 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120204751/http://currentnewspapers.com/admin/uploadfiles/NW%2003-12-2014.pdf|archive-date=November 20, 2014|url-status=usurped}} growing up in Grosse Pointe.{{cite web|url=http://www.momentmag.com/8-questions-dc-councilmember-brianne-nadeau/|title=8 Questions for DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau|author=rgross|work=Moment Magazine|date=6 January 2015 |accessdate=28 May 2015}} A Girl Scout for 13 years, she earned a Gold Award, the Scouts' highest honor.{{cite news|last1=Yates|first1=Clinton|title=The girl scout vs. grizzled vet|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2014/01/31/girl-scout-vs-grizzled-vet-in-ward-1/|accessdate=May 1, 2015|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=January 31, 2014}} Nadeau has said that Girl Scouts taught her to look for work and to leave things better than you found them."[https://www.mwcog.org/newsroom/2016/10/12/qa-district-of-columbia-councilmember-brianne-nadeau-region-forward-air-quality-air-quality-data-clean-air-partners/ Q&A: District of Columbia Councilmember Brianne Nadeau]". Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. October 15, 2016.

Nadeau graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's degree in political science in 2002.{{cite web |title= 2013-2014 Honor Roll of Donors |work= Boston College Alumni and Parents |publisher= Boston College |date= 2014 |url= http://web.bc.edu/honorroll/thankyou_1314/undergraduate_alumni/2002.html }} She also earned a master's degree in public policy from American University in 2006.{{cite web |title= Run, Women, Run! |work= The American Prospect |first= Jaime |last= Fuller |date= July 25, 2013 |url= http://prospect.org/article/run-women-run }} She worked as a scheduler for Congressman John Sarbanes of Maryland.{{cite news |title= Hill Staffers Switch to Campaigning for Public Office |work= Roll Call |date= July 12, 2013 |first= Rebecca |last= Gale |url= http://www.rollcall.com/news/hill_staffers_switch_to_campaigning_for_public_office-226321-1.html?pg=2&dczone=politics }}

Nadeau worked as a public relations consultant and vice president for Rabinowitz Communications, where she promoted progressive causes for nonprofit organizations.{{cite news |title= In Ward 1, 4-term incumbent Jim Graham tries to fend off tough challenge in Brianne Nadeau |newspaper= The Washington Post |date= March 19, 2014 |first= Patrick |last= Svitek |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/in-ward-1-4-term-incumbent-jim-graham-tries-to-fend-off-tough-challenge-in-brianne-nadeau/2014/03/19/7217a1a8-aac4-11e3-adbc-888c8010c799_story.html }} Nadeau was a member of the board of directors of Jews United for Justice, a charitable organization that helps pursue justice and equality in local community.{{cite web |title= Together we're building a movement where our boldest visions will become reality. |work= Jews United for Justice |accessdate= November 21, 2014 |url= http://washingtonjewishweek.com/tag/d-c/ }} She was active in the District of Columbia chapter of the Anti-Defamation League.

Nadeau served as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for district 1B05 from 2007{{cite web |title= General Election 2006: Certified Official Results |date= November 21, 2006 |work= District of Columbia Board of Elections |url= https://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Summary_General_2006.pdf |access-date= November 22, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213045/http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Summary_General_2006.pdf |archive-date= September 23, 2015 |url-status= dead }} to 2011.{{cite web |title= General Election 2008: Certified Results |date= November 24, 2008 |work= District of Columbia Board of Elections |url= https://www.dcboee.org/election_info/election_results/election_result_new/results_final_gen.asp?electionid=2&rtype=&precinct=1B&party=ANC&prev=0&result_type=3 |access-date= November 22, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150609010835/https://www.dcboee.org/election_info/election_results/election_result_new/results_final_gen.asp?electionid=2&rtype=&precinct=1B&party=ANC&prev=0&result_type=3 |archive-date= June 9, 2015 |url-status= dead }}

Nadeau ran against four-term member of the Council of the District of Columbia Jim Graham in the Democratic Party primary election in 2014. Her candidacy was endorsed by At-large Council Member David Grosso,{{cite news |title= Grosso Endorses Graham Challenger Brianne Nadeau |first= Will |last= Sommer |work= Washington City Paper |date= January 28, 2014 |url= http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2014/01/28/grosso-endorses-graham-challenger-brianne-nadeau/ }} Ward Six Council Member Tommy Wells, progressive political action committee Democracy for America,{{cite news |title= Progressive Groups Make Council Endorsements |first= Will |last= Sommer |date= March 19, 2014 |work= Washington City Paper |url= http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2014/03/19/progressive-groups-make-council-endorsements/ }} and the editorial boards of The Washington Post,{{cite news |title= The Post's choices in the Democratic primary for D.C. Council |newspaper= The Washington Post |format= editorial |date= March 14, 2014 |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-posts-choices-in-the-democratic-primary-for-dc-council/2014/03/14/2eab26d6-aa58-11e3-b61e-8051b8b52d06_story.html }} the Washington City Paper{{cite news |title= Who to Vote for (and Who Not to Vote for) in D.C.'s 2014 Democratic Primary |work= Washington City Paper |format= editorial |date= March 26, 2014 |url=

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2014/03/26/who-to-vote-for-and-who-not-to-vote-for-in-d-c-s-2014-democratic-primary/ }} and Northwest Current.{{cite news |title= For Ward 1 Council |page= 8 |date= March 12, 2014 |work= The Northwest Current |format= editorial |url= http://www.currentnewspapers.com/admin/uploadfiles/NW%2003-12-2014.pdf |access-date= November 21, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141120204751/http://currentnewspapers.com/admin/uploadfiles/NW%2003-12-2014.pdf |archive-date= November 20, 2014 |url-status= usurped }}

During her campaign, Nadeau emphasized such issues as affordable housing, transportation, constituent services, and the need to provide long-term solutions to recurring problems.{{cite news |title= The Politics Hour |date= January 31, 2014 |first= Kojo |last= Nnamdi |authorlink= Kojo Nnamdi |work= WAMU |format= transcript |url= http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2014-01-31/politics-hour-jan-31-2014 }}

Nadeau criticized Graham for actions he took in 2008 which resulted in the District Council reprimanding Graham for improperly interfering with the awarding of a government contract.{{cite news |title= D.C. Council reprimands Jim Graham in lottery contract flap |first= Tim |last= Craig |newspaper= The Washington Post |date= February 23, 2013 |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-reprimands-jim-graham-in-lottery-contract-flap/2013/02/25/75242f96-7f60-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html }} Graham said his actions may have been political horse-trading rather than anything illegal or unethical.{{cite news |title= Jim Graham Fights Back Against Reprimand From D.C. Council |first= Patrick |last= Madden |date= February 22, 2013 |work= WAMU |url= http://wamu.org/news/13/02/22/jim_graham_fights_back_against_reprimand_from_dc_council }}

During the campaign, Graham accused Nadeau of irregularities in connection to a home-buyer program.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/size-of-interest-free-home-loan-for-dc-council-candidate-questioned-by-opponent/2014/03/25/08192f32-b2bd-11e3-b899-20667de76985_story.html|title=Size of interest-free home loan for D.C. Council candidate questioned by opponent|last=Davis|first=Aaron C.|date=March 25, 2014|newspaper=The Washington Post}} According to Graham, in 2009 Nadeau had asked Graham and then-Council Chair Vincent Gray for help with a home-buyer program. Nadeau had been approved for the loan two years earlier, but the income-based loan guarantee was reduced because her salary had increased since then. Graham said that signing her letters with her title as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner was inappropriate and unethical. Nadeau defended the letters, saying she was about to lose her home and simply advocated for herself the best way she could. Following an investigation, the Inspector General cleared Nadeau and found that all the allegations were unsubstantiated.{{cite news|last1=Sommer|first1=Will|title=Inspector General Closes Nadeau Investigation|url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2015/04/03/inspector-general-closes-nadeau-investigation/|accessdate=April 30, 2015|publisher=Washington City Paper|date=April 3, 2015}}

Nadeau defeated Graham in the primary election by a wide margin.{{cite news |newspaper= The Washington Post |title= D.C. mayoral primary election results |date= April 2, 2014 |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-tran/local/2014-dc-mayoral-primary-results/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140402022742/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-tran/local/2014-dc-mayoral-primary-results/ |url-status= dead |archive-date= April 2, 2014 }} In the general election, Nadeau was on the ballot with independent Ernest Johnson{{cite news |title= Failed Mayoral Candidate Plans Ward 1 Bid |first= Will |last= Sommer |date= May 21, 2014 |work= Washington City Paper |url= http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2014/05/21/failed-mayoral-candidate-plans-ward-1-bid/ }} and Libertarian John Vaught LaBeaume; there was no Republican candidate on the ballot.{{cite news |title= Nadeau wins seat on D.C. council |work= Washington Jewish Week |date= November 5, 2014 |first= Suzanne |last= Pollak |url= http://washingtonjewishweek.com/tag/d-c/ }} Nadeau went on to win the general election as well.{{cite news |title= Jewish Democrat activist wins D.C. council seat |work= Haaretz |date= November 6, 2014 |url= http://www.haaretz.com/news/world/1.625014 }}

In 2016, her 2014 campaign was audited by the Office of Campaign Finance.{{cite news |author=Jeffrey Anderson|title= Nadeau Talks a Good Game on Campaign Finance Reform|work= Washington City Paper |date= August 10, 2017 |url=

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/loose-lips/article/20972096/nadeau-talks-a-good-game-on-campaign-finance-reform |access-date= August 10, 2017}}

In mid-2017, Nadeau announced that she would run for a second term on the DC Council.{{cite news |title= Nadeau off to strong start in Ward 1 reelection fundraising |date= August 1, 2017 |first= Peter |last= Jamison|url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/nadeau-off-to-strong-start-in-ward-1-reelection-fundraising/2017/08/01/701a493a-76c9-11e7-8f39-eeb7d3a2d304_story.html }} As of August 2017, she had outraised her challengers, with approximately one-third of her campaign contributions coming from developers, lawyers, lobbyists, and corporations. Nadeau, along with several other council members, sends out periodic mailers to her constituents. The practice has been criticized as possible taxpayer-funded campaigning.{{cite news |title= Are Incumbent Mailers Doubling as Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Literature?|first= Jeffrey |last= Anderson|work= Washington City Paper |date= November 2, 2017 |url= https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/loose-lips/article/20981313/are-incumbent-mailers-doubling-as-taxpayerfunded-campaign-literature }}

Nadeau again took the victory in the general election for the D.C. City Council Ward 1 seat. She won with almost 80% of the vote.{{cite web | url=https://ballotpedia.org/Brianne_Nadeau | title=Brianne Nadeau }}

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In 2017, Nadeau became Chair of the D.C Council's Human Services Committee.{{Cite web|url=http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-human-services|title=Committee on Human Services|website=dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112315/http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-human-services|archive-date=2018-05-15|url-status=dead}}

In 2015, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, the District's welfare program, was scheduled to terminate benefits for 6,000 very-low income families.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-mayor-proposes-tax-increase-to-confront-homeless-crisis-metro-woes/2015/04/02/eab91c10-d730-11e4-ba28-f2a685dc7f89_story.html|title=D.C. mayor proposes tax increases to confront homeless crisis, Metro woes|last=Davis|first=Aaron C.|date=2015-04-02|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}} Prior to her tenure as chair of the Human Services Committee, Nadeau introduced a bill that would have extended benefits for many of the families scheduled to lose support.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/city-desk/article/20829201/dc-is-trying-to-get-more-struggling-moms-back-to-work-as-a-benefit-cut-looms|title=D.C. Is Trying to Get More Struggling Moms Back to Work as a Benefit Cut Looms|work=Washington City Paper|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en}} As chair, she passed a reform of TANF along the lines of her earlier bill that would not cut benefits.{{Cite news|url=http://www.childrenslawcenter.org/article/release-dc-takes-step-forward-children-poverty-reforming-tanf|title=RELEASE: DC Takes Step Forward for Children in Poverty by Reforming TANF|date=2017-05-26|work=Children's Law Center|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en}}

During Nadeau's tenure as chair, Mayor Bowser in 2017 proposed a bill to reform the District's emergency homelessness system that would increase from one to two the number of documents homeless residents would need to prove their District residency.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/20866256/the-dc-council-weighs-stricter-requirements-for-shelter-access|title=The D.C. Council Weighs Stricter Requirements for Shelter Access|work=Washington City Paper|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en}} The bill was opposed by a coalition of homeless services providers for its more stringent proof-of-residency requirements, some of which were moderated.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/housing-complex/blog/20976312/dc-council-committee-abruptly-cancels-vote-on-homeless-services-reforms|title=D.C. Council Committee Abruptly Cancels Vote on Homeless Shelter Reforms|date= September 21, 2017 |work=Washington City Paper|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.streetsensemedia.org/article/hsra-2017-dc-council-client-provider-rights/#.Wvo-KtPwbOR|title=D.C. Council edited this homeless services bill to ease access to programs|date=2017-10-23|work=Street Sense Media|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}} The Washington Post editorial board supported the bill.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-district-has-a-chance-to-address-homelessness-with-reason-not-emotion/2017/12/04/e7cfd058-d934-11e7-a841-2066faf731ef_story.html The District has a chance to address homelessness with reason, not emotion], The Washington Post, December 4, 2017. The reform was passed in May 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0293?FromSearchResults=true|title=B22-0293 - Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2017|website=lims.dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15}}{{Cite news|url=https://wamu.org/story/17/12/27/weather-gets-frigid-d-c-guarantees-shelter-people-need/|title=When Weather Gets Frigid, D.C. Guarantees Shelter For People In Need {{!}} WAMU|work=WAMU|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}}

Also during Nadeau's tenure as chair, the Human Services Committee considered reform of the Department of Disability Services to end the practice of civil commitments for persons with intellectual disabilities. The reform passed the council and will become law on May 18, 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0293?FromSearchResults=true|title=B22-0293 - Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2017|website=lims.dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15}}

In December 2015, Nadeau co-introduced the D.C. Fair Elections Act, which would use public funds to match campaign contributions to candidates who agree to accept lower maximum contribution limits. The bill passed the DC Council, and was signed into law by Mayor Bowser in March 2018.[https://uspirg.org/news/usp/victory-democracy-dc-mayor-bowser-signs-fair-elections-act VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY IN DC: MAYOR BOWSER SIGNS FAIR ELECTIONS ACT], U.S. Pirg, March 13, 2018

Nadeau serves on the D.C. Council's Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization.{{Cite web|url=http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-housing-and-neighborhood-revitalization|title=Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization|website=dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112414/http://dccouncil.us/committees/committee-on-housing-and-neighborhood-revitalization|archive-date=2018-05-15|url-status=dead}} Nadeau was one of two Councilmembers to vote against a bill that would exempt all single-family homes from the tenant protections of the District's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2018/03/07/d-c-council-tentatively-backs-single-family-topa.html|title=D.C. Council tentatively backs single-family TOPA exemption|website=bizjournals.com|access-date=2018-05-15}} Nadeau told a reporter that the bill was too broad and did not find a balance between the rights of homeowners and renters.{{Cite news|url=https://dc.curbed.com/2018/3/6/17087220/topa-dc-single-family-home|title=Single-family homes may soon be exempt from TOPA|work=Curbed DC|access-date=2018-05-15}}

In July 2015, Nadeau proposed emergency legislation to facilitate the sale of land at 965 Florida Avenue NW by the District of Columbia to developers MRP Realty, Ellis Development, and JBG Smith.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/top-shelf/2015/07/are-plans-for-whole-foods-in-shaw-running-into-a.html|title=Are plans for Whole Foods in Shaw running into a roadblock?|website=bizjournals.com|access-date=2018-05-15}} The city sold the parcels for $400,000, well below their estimated value of between $5 million and $27.6 million.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/how-dc-turned-27-million-into-400000/2015/09/25/5a33cc6a-63c3-11e5-9757-e49273f05f65_story.html|title=How D.C. turned $27 million into $400,000|last=Davis|first=Aaron C.|date=2015-09-25|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}} Nadeau defended the decision in an op-ed in the Washington Post. She cited her commitment to affordable housing and explained the District discounted the price of the land in exchange for the developer building 106 units of affordable housing on the site as well as a grocery store with 270 permanent jobs.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/getting-serious-about-affordable-housing/2015/10/07/e537c4ea-6d2a-11e5-aa5b-f78a98956699_story.html|title=Get serious about affordable housing|last=Nadeau|first=Brianne K.|date=2015-10-07|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}

In the wake of the Pulse shooting, Nadeau called on Congress to address gun violence in local communities and stop blocking District laws.{{Cite news|url=https://www.borderstan.com/2016/06/22/councilmember-nadeau-touts-new-programs-in-columbia-heights/|title=Councilmember Nadeau Touts New Programs in Columbia Heights|date=2016-06-22|work=Borderstan|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}} In 2017, Nadeau introduced a bill that would authorize a court to issue a temporary civil protection order, temporarily prohibiting someone from having firearms if the court has a reasonable belief that the subject poses an immediate risk to themselves or others.{{Cite web|url=http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0400?FromSearchResults=true|title=B22-0400 - Extreme Risk Civil Protection Order Amendment Act of 2017|website=lims.dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15}} The D.C. Council's Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on the bill on March 22, 2018.{{Cite web|url=http://dccouncil.us/events/judiciary-public-safety-public-hearing19|title=Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing|website=dccouncil.us|language=en|access-date=2018-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515183736/http://dccouncil.us/events/judiciary-public-safety-public-hearing19|archive-date=2018-05-15|url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.charlesallenward6.com/we_need_your_voice_public_hearing_on_three_gun_bills_on_march_22|title=We need your voice: Public Hearing on Three Gun Bills on March 22|work=Charles Allen DC Council v2.0|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en}}

Nadeau has come under increasing scrutiny from her constituents for her stance on crime enforcement due in large part to the noticeable increase in crime throughout her ward during her tenure.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/violent-crime-rising-for-months-in-columbia-heights-neighborhood/65-1ce74c82-8c12-4e8f-b21e-a901454f4540|work=WUSA9|title=Violent crime has been up for months in Columbia Heights neighborhood – and now 6 people were shot in one night|access-date=2020-01-18|language=en-US}} Despite public statements of concern, her perceived lack of action and the continued violence in her ward has led many residents to call for more and better action to combat the rising crime rate.{{Cite news|url=https://www.borderstan.com/2016/06/17/recent-columbia-heights-crime-spike-upsetting-councilmember-nadeau-says/|title=Recent Columbia Heights Crime Spike 'Upsetting,' Councilmember Nadeau Says|work=Borderstan|access-date=2019-09-08|language=en-US}} Nadeau has been critical of police in the district and supported the disbanding of police Vice Squads in 2015, over resistance from the DC Police Union, after a study revealed that 83% of those stopped by the department were Black.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/08/26/why-did-dc-shut-down-its-vice-squads-crime-rate-cathy-lanier/|title=DC's Mystifying Decision to Shut Down Vice Squads|work=The Washingtonian|access-date=2019-09-08|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/localopinions/end-stop-and-frisk-in-dc/2019/02/14/cdd59c2c-2fab-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html/|title=End stop and frisk in D.C.|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2020-01-18|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/d-c-police-get-required-history-lesson-to-address-racial-bias/|title=DC Police Get Required History Lesson to Address Racial Bias|work=CBS News|access-date=2022-06-03|language=en-US}} In 2024, a recall effort was launched by local activists due to the doubling of homicides in a single year under her term.{{cite web |last1=Blacher |first1=Mitch |title=Political action committees take aim at 2 DC Council members amid crime spike |url=https://wjla.com/features/i-team/dc-council-recall-charles-allen-brianne-nadeau-political-action-committees-washintgon-crime-violent-spike-data-mpd-metropolitan-police-department-wards-1-6-mayor-muriel-bowser |website=ABC7 |date=26 February 2024 |access-date=27 February 2024}}

In 2014, Nadeau introduced a bill to provide "baby boxes" for all newborns in the District to encourage safe sleep practices and reduce the infant mortality rate, which in the District in 2014 was 27 percent above the national rate.{{Cite news|url=http://dcist.com/2017/07/new_bill_seeks_to_provide_baby_boxe.php|title=New Bill Would Provide 'Baby Boxes' for D.C. Newborns|work=DCist|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624222625/http://dcist.com/2017/07/new_bill_seeks_to_provide_baby_boxe.php|archive-date=2018-06-24|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/baby-boxes-proposed-in-dc-as-wave-of-states-look-to-finland-to-prevent-infant-deaths/2017/07/27/05b0d128-6ca0-11e7-9c15-177740635e83_story.html|title=Baby boxes proposed in D.C. as wave of states look to Finland to prevent infant deaths|last=Chandler|first=Michael Alison|date=2017-07-27|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}} The boxes are lined with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet and serve as a bassinet for infants. They come with essential items such as diapers, wipes and onesies.{{Cite news|url=http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/dc-bill-proposed-to-provide-baby-boxes-for-all-newborns|title=DC bill proposed to provide baby boxes for all newborns|last=FOX|work=WTTG|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}}

Nadeau has spoken publicly about her experiences of street harassment as a woman in public space in the District, including by a government employee on duty in uniform.{{Cite news|url=http://dcist.com/2017/02/new_bill_would_require_training_for.php|title=New Bill Would Require Training For D.C. Employees To Stop Street Harassment|work=DCist|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518133453/http://dcist.com/2017/02/new_bill_would_require_training_for.php|archive-date=2018-05-18|url-status=live}} She introduced a bill to end street harassment in the District. The bill focuses on education and training and creates a task force to study and collect data on the issue.{{Cite news|url=https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/he-actually-spat-on-me-push-to-stop-street-harassment-in-dc/484653161|title='He actually spat on me' {{!}} Push to stop street harassment in DC|work=WUSA|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}} At Nadeau's request, the Council held its first ever hearing on the subject in 2015.{{Cite news|url=http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/12/09/women-tell-fear-d-c-street-harassment/|title=Women tell of fear of D.C. street harassment|date=2015-12-09|work=Washington Blade: Gay News, Politics, LGBT Rights|access-date=2018-05-15|language=en-US}}

Nadeau initially opposed the Initiative 77 ballot measure to eliminate the tip credit for workers who receive tips as part of their wages.{{Cite news|url=https://thedcline.org/2018/07/10/nadeau-statement-on-initiative-77-repeal-bill/|title=Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill/|work=The District Line|access-date=2019-09-08|language=en-US}} When DC voters approved the measure in a referendum, Nadeau opposed the DC Council measure that overturned the vote.

In May 2015, Nadeau opposed the proposed merger between Exelon and Pepco, expressing concerns about the impact on costs and renewable energy.{{cite press release | url=http://www.brianneknadeau.com/nadeau_serious_concerns_about_pepco_exelon_merger | title=Nadeau: "Serious Concerns" about PEPCO-Exelon Merger | publisher=Brianne Nadeau | date=May 22, 2015 | access-date=August 2, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803010217/http://www.brianneknadeau.com/nadeau_serious_concerns_about_pepco_exelon_merger | archive-date=August 3, 2017 | url-status=dead }}{{cite news |last=Cornish |first=Stephanie |date=May 27, 2015 |title=D.C. Leaders Take Sides on Exelon-Pepco Merger |url=https://www.afro.com/d-c-leaders-take-sides-on-exelon-pepco-merger/ |work=Afro |location=Washington DC |access-date=May 27, 2017 }}{{cite press release | url=http://www.brianneknadeau.com/revised_pepco_exelon_deal | title=Nadeau: Revised Pepco-Exelon Deal | publisher=Brianne Nadeau | date=October 28, 2015 | access-date=May 16, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630101115/http://www.brianneknadeau.com/revised_pepco_exelon_deal | archive-date=June 30, 2017 | url-status=dead }} In October 2015, Nadeau changed her position and urged regulators to support the deal, stating that her original concerns had been addressed by a settlement among Exelon, the Mayor, Attorney General, and Office of the People's Counsel that included additional concessions from Exelon.{{cite news | url=http://www.utilitydive.com/news/letter-reveals-7-of-13-dc-council-members-support-exelon-pepco-merger/408181/ | title=Letter reveals 7 of 13 DC council members support Exelon-Pepco merger | first=Bade | last=Gavin | work=Utility Drive | date=October 28, 2015 }}

Nadeau serves on the following committees:{{cite web|title=DC Councilmember|url=http://dccouncil.us/council/brianne-nadeau|website=Council of the District of Columbia|publisher=DC Council|accessdate=April 30, 2015}}

• Committee on Human Services, Chair
• Committee on Government Operations
• Committee on Health
• Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
• Committee of the Whole

Nadeau had lived in the District of Columbia for 13 years when she was elected to the Council in 2014. She lives in the Park View neighborhood and is married to Jayson Harpster, a Kaiser Permanente consultant.{{Cite news|url=https://www.borderstan.com/2016/03/14/councilmember-nadeau-to-marry-longtime-boyfriend/|title=Councilmember Nadeau to Marry Longtime Boyfriend|date=2016-03-14|work=Borderstan|access-date=2018-05-17|language=en-US}}

Nadeau and Harpster's daughter was born in September 2017. Nadeau is the first D.C. Councilmember to give birth while in office. Nadeau made national headlines when she pumped from the dais while chairing a long hearing. Nadeau stated that she did not want to recess the committee.{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/this-lawmaker-and-new-mom-had-a-marathon-hearing-so-she-pumped-from-the-dais/2017/12/14/3e0826d0-e107-11e7-8679-a9728984779c_story.html|title=This lawmaker and new mom had a marathon hearing. So she pumped from the dais.|last1=Chandler|first1=Michael Alison|date=2017-12-14|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=2018-05-15|last2=Nirappil|first2=Fenit|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286}}

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