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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.

Events at this venue
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Committee of the Whole & Facilities & Procurement Public Oversight Roundtable

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

The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Facilities & Procurement will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: Timeliness of Council Contract Submissions by the Executive and Retroactive Contracts Testimony at this hearing will be limited to the Office of Contracting and  Procurement (OCP), the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and […]

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Legislative Meeting

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

Legislative Meeting.

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Committee of the Whole Hearing (Reconvened)

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

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Hearing on the following Matter: Expulsion of Councilmember Jack Evans for Code of Conduct Violations This hearing was recessed on January 7,2020 and will reconvene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in the Council Chambers of the John A.  Wilson Building. It is anticipated that […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Transportation & the Environment

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

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agency will testify: Department of Energy and the Environment Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Aukima Benjamin (abenjamin@dccouncil.us) or by calling 202-724-8062.

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Business & Economic Development

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

The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Department of Small and Local Business Development Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking Department of For-Hire Vehicles Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may contact: Justin Roberts (jroberts@dccouncil.us) or by […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety

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

The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Comprehensive Homicide Elimination Strategy Task Force Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: judiciary@dccouncil.us or […]

Performance Oversight Hearing: Committee on Government Operations

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

The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Performance Oversight Hearing. The following agencies will testify: Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment Persons wishing to testify about the performance of any of the foregoing agencies may email: governmentoperations@dccouncil.us or by calling 202-724-6663.    

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Legislative Meeting

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

Legislative Meeting.

Health Public Hearing

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

The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-322, THE "WINDOW BLIND SAFETY NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2019" B23-0325, THE "DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS ACT OF 2019" B23-341, THE "PERINATAL HEALTH WORKER TRAINING ACCESS ACT OF 2019" B23-362, THE "MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION ACT OF 2019" B23-0416, […]

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Legislative Meeting

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

Legislative Meeting.  

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Labor & Workforce Development Public Roundtable

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation: PR23-539, Public Employee Relations Board Harriet Segar Confirmation Resolution of 2019 PR23-563, Public Employee Relations Board Peter Winkler Confirmation Resolution of 2019 Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us […]

Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans Meeting

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

The Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans will hold a Meeting. The Committee anticipates that this meeting will be open to the public; however, although the chair does not expect to do so, due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the disciplinary and personnel matters to be discussed, the Committee […]

Labor & Workforce Development Public Hearing

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-494, Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2019 Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, to provide […]

Labor & Workforce Development Public Hearing

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

The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-531, Collective Bargaining Fair Compare Amendment Act of 2019 Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2,2019, to provide their  […]

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Legislative Meeting

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

Legislative Meeting.

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Committee of the Whole Meeting

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

Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Transportation & the Environment Public Roundtable

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

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter: Trees in Public Parking The Committee Invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Auklma Benjamin, Staff  Assistant to the […]

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing

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

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-393, The Safe Passage to School Expansion Act of 2019 The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. […]