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Charles Allen

Democratic · DC · Ward 6 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia

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Charles Allen has represented Ward 6 on the Council of the District of Columbia since January 2015.

Where Charles Allen stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Labor Rights (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (2 records)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support

  • Wrote the Maternal Mortality Review Committee Establishment Act. It creates an expert panel to review every pregnancy-related death in D.C.

    March 6, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: eastoftheriverdcnews.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 1 support

  • Voted against repealing Initiative 77, the voter-approved raise in the minimum wage for tipped workers. The Council repealed it anyway, 8-5.

    October 16, 2018Supports Labor Rights

    Source: dcist.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose

  • Voted for the $3.7 billion deal to build a Commanders stadium at the RFK site, after pushing for added protections. The Council passed it 11-2.

    September 17, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: streetsensemedia.org · researched September 13, 2026

  • Introduced the Metro for D.C. Act on October 4, 2021, as lead sponsor. The committee version funds fare-free Metrobus rides in D.C. and 24-hour service on 12 busy bus lines.

    October 4, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: chairmanmendelson.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support

  • Led the introduction of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act, which bans police neck restraints and adds officer accountability rules. The Council passed it 13-0 on December 20, 2022.

    December 20, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support

  • Introduced the Books from Birth bill on January 20, 2015. It mails a free book each month to D.C. children from birth to age five to raise early literacy.

    January 20, 2015Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: streetsensemedia.org · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Education Quality

Public Education Quality · 1 support

  • Introduced the Books from Birth bill on January 20, 2015. It mails a free book each month to D.C. children from birth to age five to raise early literacy.

    January 20, 2015Supports Public Education Quality

    Source: streetsensemedia.org · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support

  • Helped write the Firearms Safety Omnibus Act as public safety committee chair. It added a red flag law and banned bump stocks. It passed its first Council vote unanimously.

    December 4, 2018Supports Gun Control

    Source: washingtoncitypaper.com · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support

  • Led the introduction of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act, which bans police neck restraints and adds officer accountability rules. The Council passed it 13-0 on December 20, 2022.

    December 20, 2022Supports Civil Rights

    Source: govinfo.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 1 support

  • Introduced the Sunshine in Litigation Act on July 13, 2023. It limits sealed court settlements that let companies hide evidence of harm to consumer health and safety.

    July 13, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: lims.dccouncil.gov · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 2 support

  • Introduced the Metro for D.C. Act on October 4, 2021, as lead sponsor. The committee version funds fare-free Metrobus rides in D.C. and 24-hour service on 12 busy bus lines.

    October 4, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: chairmanmendelson.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Introduced the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Act to make D.C. streets safer for walkers, bikers, and drivers. The Council passed it on September 22, 2020.

    September 22, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: thedcline.org · researched September 13, 2026

Track record — General

General · 6 records

  • Received the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors endorsement for the Ward 6 Council seat in 2026.

    April 29, 2026

    Source: gcaar.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Endorsed Janeese Lewis George for D.C. mayor in the 2026 race.

    April 27, 2026

    Source: dc.citycast.fm · researched September 13, 2026

  • Testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on March 29, 2023, defending D.C.'s right to pass its own laws.

    March 29, 2023

    Source: oversight.house.gov · researched September 13, 2026

  • Voted to override Mayor Bowser's veto of the Revised Criminal Code Act, the first full rewrite of D.C.'s criminal code in a century. The override passed 12-1.

    January 17, 2023

    Source: wjla.com · researched September 13, 2026

  • Won re-election to the Ward 6 Council seat in the November 8, 2022 general election with 25,596 votes. No other candidate was on the ballot.

    November 8, 2022

    Source: electionresults.dcboe.org · researched September 13, 2026

  • Championed the Second Look Act. It lets people convicted of crimes before age 25 ask a judge to review their sentence after 15 years. The Council approved it unanimously.

    December 15, 2020

    Source: cic.dc.gov · researched September 13, 2026

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Profile last researched September 13, 2026.