Services -- Public Servants and Services

Public Servants and Services Public servants are usually those who, either elected or appointed, along with their staff members, execute or provide social services to the general public. There are specific public services, generally subject to regulation, that provided by tghe government either directly, through the public sector, or by financing private provisions or services that are considered essential to everyday life and a guaranteed fundamental right to the public. Feel free to review the various listings specifically for the Southwest and near Southeast neighbhorhood of public servants and services that are available to serve. For more information, go to dc.gov or review a complete list of agencies at dc.gov/agencies \| Elected Representatives \| Frequently Contacted DC Agencies \| \| SW/SE Government Facilities \| Public Utilities \|

Elected Representatives
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, serves as the U.S. Congresswoman for the District of Columbia 2136 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 202-225-8050 Committee Chair Assignments House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management She serves on three, rather than the customary two, committees: Committee on Homeland Security Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative branch of the District government. All legislative powers are vested in the Council. The City Council is located at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.		The Mayor, with his appointees, manages executive branch agencies. The Executive Office of The Mayor is located at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Suite 316. Adrian Fenty, Mayor Contact the Mayor
	Vincent Gray, Chairman Committee Chair Assignment Committee of the Whole Michael Brown, At-Large Committee Chair Assignment Special Committee on Statehood and Self-Determination Housing and Workforce Development David Cantina, At-Large Committee Chair Assignment Committee on Health Phil Mendelson, At-Large Committee Chair Assignment Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary Kwame Brown, At Large Committee Chair Assignment Committee on Economic Development Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Committee Chair Assignment Committee on Human Services
Frequently Contacted DC Agencies
Office on Aging 441 - 4th Street, NW Suite 900-S Washington, DC 20001 202-727-5622 Develops and institutes health, education, employment, and social services for District residents age 60 and older.		Board of Elections and Ethics 441 - 4th Street, NW Suite 250-N Washington, DC 20001 202-727-2525 Administers and enforces DC election laws under home rule as an independent charter agency; Educates the public and makes voter registration more accessible.
Office of Campaign Finance Reeves Center, Suite 420 2000 - 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-671-0547 The Office of Campaign Finance regulates the financial disclosure process and conduct of political campaigns, candidates, lobbyists, public officials, and political committees.		Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 1910 Massachusetts Avenue, SE Building #27 Washington, DC 20003 202-698-9000 Investigates and certifies all deaths in the District of Columbia that occur as the result of violence (injury) as well as those that occur unexpectedly, without medical attention, in custody, or pose a threat to public health.
Child and Family Services Agency 400 - 6th Street, SW 5th Floor Washington, DC 20024 202-442-6000 The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the District of Columbia public agency that protects child victims, and children at risk, of abuse or neglect.		Child Support Services Division 441 - 4th Street, NW Suite 550-N Washington, DC 20001 202-442-9900 The Child Support Services Division performs all legal and programmatic functions associated with the District government's child support program. This Division provides services to assist District families by establishing paternity, locating absent parents, establishing child and medical support orders, reviewing and modifying child support orders, and enforcing delinquent child support orders.
Mayor's Citywide Call Center District of Columbia Government Washington, DC 20032 311 Main number for the DC government. Residents may call to report a problem or violation, offer feedback to the Mayor, or obtain government information.		Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs 1100 - 4th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-442-4400 Licenses professionals and businesses; inspects and regulates building, housing, and land; and enforces business laws for the District's residents, companies, and entrepreneurs.
Department on Disability Services 1125 - 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-730-1700 The Department on Disability Services provides services to more than 10,000 residents with disabilities through its two administrations. Rehabilitation Services Administration offers training and other services aimed at assisting people with disabilities to prepare for and retain employment. The Developmental Disabilities Administration provides services that enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful and productive lives in our community.		Office of the State Superintendent of Education 441 - 4th Street, NW Suite 350 North Washington, DC 20001 202-727-6436 Formerly known as the State Education Office, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education enhances educational services and opportunities to meet the life-long learning needs of all District residents by ensuring equitable distribution and availability of administrative, financial, and nutrition resources.
Department of Employment Services 609 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-724-7000 Trains and recruits potential employees, provides unemployment and workers’ injury compensation, and promotes safe working conditions.		Department of Health 825 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-442-5955 Designs public health systems, diagnoses and investigates health threats, develops policy and provides education and disease prevention. The Vital Records Division of the State Center for Health Statistics can help you obtain or amend birth and death records.
Department of Housing and Community Development 1800 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 202-442-7200 Acquires and coordinates public and private funding to improve housing, community, and economic development in the District.		DC Housing Authority 1133 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20001 202-535-1000 202-535-1500 Manages and provides subsidized public housing for low-income, elderly, and disabled District residents.
Department of Parks and Recreation 3149 - 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-673-7647 Provides and coordinates recreational and educational centers including playgrounds, senior centers, day care facilities, pools, parks, and after school programs.		Department of Public Works 2000 - 14th Street, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20009 202-673-6833 Manages and maintains public areas and transportation facilities, collects and disposes waste, regulates parking, and retrieves and sells abandoned vehicles.
Summer Youth Program 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 303 Washington, DC 20004 202-463-6211 Currently known as DC Summer Fun, DC's Summer Youth Program provides a variety of programs such as reading clubs, camps, sports, and summer jobs for young people in the District. There are also free meals, health and mental health services available.		Superior Court of the District of Columbia H. Carl Moultrie I Courthouse 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-879-1010 Hears civil, criminal, administrative, family, landlord and tenant, and other cases involving DC law; issues marriage licenses and accepts filings for divorce; and, the DC Superior Court Jurors' Office summons District of Columbia residents for jury service.
Office of Tax and Revenue 941 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-727-4829 Administers and enforces the District’s tax laws, collects revenues for the city, and records deeds and other written instruments affecting a right, title or interest in real or personal property.		Office of Zoning 441 - 4th Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20001 202-727-6311 Maintains and regulates applications for zoning; schedules public hearings; coordinates zoning application reviews; and provides information to the public, developers, and contractors.
SW/SE Government Facilities
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
	Southwest Service Center 95 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-737-4404 Tues-Sat: 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM Services provided include permit and tag renewals, parking permits, driving records, vehicle titles among other vehicle related services as well as voter registration.		Vehicle Inspection Station 1001 Half Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-737-4404 Tues-Sat: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department
	Engine Company 7 2nd Battalion 1101 Half Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-637-3207 Engine Company 13 6th Battalion - Medic Unit 13 - Truck 10 - Foam Unit 1 & 2 Twin Agent Unit 1 - Ambulance 13 450 6th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-637-3213		Fire Boat 1, 2, 3 6th Battalion 550 Water Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-637-3200
DC Metropolitan Police Department
	First District Station 101 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Phone:202-698-0555 First District Sub-Station 500 E Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone:202-698-0068		Harbor Patrol - Metropolitan Police 550 Water Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202-727-4582 The DC Harbor Patrol is a critical, but largely unknown, part of the Metropolitan Police Department. The Harbor Patrol polices all of the rivers, inlets, and waterways and oversees boating laws.
US Post Offices
	USPS Southwest Station 45 L Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-523-2590 Business Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm Sun: closed Last Daily Collection Mon-Fri: 5:00pm Sat: 4:00pm Sun: closed	USPS L'Enfant Plaza Station 437 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20024 202-275-8777 Business Hours Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm Sat-Sun: closed Last Daily Collection Mon-Fri: 5:00pm Sat-Sun: closed	USPS Navy Yard Station 1222 - 9th Street, SE Washington, DC 20024 202-433-2216 Business Hours Mon: 9:00am-4:30pm Tues: closed Wed-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm Sat-Sun: closed Last Daily Collection Mon-Fri: 4:30pm Sat-Sun: closed
Public Utilities
Electric Services	Gas Services	Telephone Services	Water and Sewer Services
PEPCO 202-872-2000 Customer Care: 202-833-7500	Washington Gas 703-750-1400 Customer Care: 703-750-1000	Verizon 1-800-837-4966	DC Water and Sewer Authority 5000 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20032 202-787-2000



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