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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004 United States Get Directions
(202) 727-2643

The historic John A. Wilson Building houses the Executive Office of the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia. As DC’s City Hall, the building is open to the public, and we encourage the city’s residents and visitors to tour the building and sit in on the legislative process.

Wilson Building Policies

  • All areas of the Wilson Building are smoke free.
  • Strollers are permitted.
  • Service animals are allowed.
  • During your visit, help preserve the Wilson Building’s statues and other works of art.  Enjoy looking at them, but please do not touch.

Security Policies

Before entry into the building, visitors are screened by a magnetometer, and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device.

The following items are strictly prohibited:

  • Any bag larger than 14″ wide x 13″ high x 4″ deep
  • Aerosol containers
  • Any pointed object (i.e., knitting needles, letter openers) Note: pens and pencils are permitted.
  • Cans and bottles
  • Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
  • Food or beverages of any kind
  • Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
  • Knives of any size
  • Mace and pepper spray
  • Non-aerosol spray (prescriptions for medical needs are permitted)
  • Razors and box cutters

Accessibility

The Wilson Building’s Pennsylvania Avenue entrance and D Street entrance are both handicapped entrances.  Each floor is equipped with handicapped accessible doors in the main hallway, and our restrooms are also ADA compliant with handicapped accessible stalls and doors.

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Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization will hold an meeting  on the following Legislation: Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email omontiel@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), by close of business on June 27, […]

Judiciary and Public Safety Public Oversight Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: “THE DISTRICT'S CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SUMMER 2017” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the roundtable should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us or at […]

Health Public Oversight Roundtable Notice

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committees on Education will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation: "THE FY18 AND FY19 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR UNITED MEDICAL CENTER" The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) 654-6179 or mcameron@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational […]

Finance & Revenue Additional Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation: PR 22-322, the "St. John's College High School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2017" PR 22-329, the "National Urban League, Inc., Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2017"

Health Public Oversight Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Health will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: "THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S REALIGNMENT PLAN AND OPIOID STRATEGIES" The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) 654-6179 or mcameron@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational […]

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR 22-278, the "Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia Robert Miller Confirmation Resolution of 2017" Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or to call Sydney Hawthorne, Legislative Counsel at (202) […]

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR 22-279, Contract Appeals Board Monica Parchment Confirmation Resolution of 2017 Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director at (202) 724-7002, and to provide […]

Legislative Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Health & Education Joint Public Oversight Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee on Health & the Committee on Education will hold a Joint Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: "The Department of Behavioral Health's Proposed School-Based Behavioral Health Comprehensive Plan" The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) […]

Health Public Roundtable

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Additional Committee of the Whole Meeting

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committee of the Whole will hold an Additional Meeting.

Health Public Hearing

Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Committees on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-176, the "Health Care Revolving Fund Act of 2017" B22-231, the "Department of Health Care Finance D.C. HealthCare Alliance Amendment Act of 2017" B22-232, the "School Health Innovations Grant Act of 2017" The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing. […]