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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.
Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter: A Review of The Department of Employment Services' Workforce Development Programs: Project Empowerment and DC Career Connections Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Chamisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by […]
Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Councilmember Jack Evans will hold a Meeting on the following Matter: O’Melveny & Myers Report 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 […]
Legislative Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLegislative Meeting.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCommittee of the Whole Meeting.
Committee of the Whole & Judiciary & Public Safety Public Oversight Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole & the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter: Agency Responses to Code Violations and the Subsequent Fire at 708 Kennedy Street N.W. Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us. or […]
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 23-433, the "Rental Housing Act Extension Amendment Act of 2019" Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email housing@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation: Bill 23-42, Substandard Construction Relief Amendment Act of 2019 Bill 23-333, Illegal Construction Repair and Mitigation Amendment Act of 2019 General Conservation on Construction Code Enforcement Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 23-251, Abandonment of the Highway Plan for 39th Street, N.W., S.O. 18-41885 Act of 2 0 1 9 PR 23-444, Modification of the Highway Plan to Remove a Portion of 39th Street, N.W., S.O. 18-41885, Resolution of 2019 Bill 23-332, […]
Committee of the Whole & Education Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole & Education will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter: B23-49, "Classroom Innovation Grant Program Act of 2019," B23-244, the "Financial Literacy Education in Schools Amendment Act of 2019" B23-196, "District of Columbia Public Schools Student Technology Equity Act of 2019"
Legislative Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLegislative Meeting
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdditional Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation: The Future of Micromobility in the District B23-359, The Electric Mobility Devices Amendment Act of 2019 The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official […]
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-317, “Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019” Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Evan Cash at (202) 724-7002, and to provide your name, […]
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 23-0391, the "Public Housing Rehabilitation Oversight Task Force Act of 2019" and Bill 23-0121, the "Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Qualifications and Expansion Amendment Act of 2019" Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee […]
Education Public Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Education will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter: Safe Passage and Other Issues Facing District of Columbia Youth PreK3-12 Youth, aged 21 and younger, who wish to testify can sign up online at http://bit.do/educationhearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 by 5:00pm Friday October 25, 2019. Persons […]
Transportation and Environment Public Hearing
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on the Transportation and the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B23-242, the Bicycle Advisory Council Expansion Amendment Act of 2019 B23-257, the Mandatory Protected Cycling Lane Amendment Act of 2019 B23-288, the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019 B23-292, the Curb Extensions Act of 2019 B23-293, […]
Legislative Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesAdditional Legislative Meeting.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesCommittee of the Whole Meeting.
Recreation and Youth Affairs Public Oversight Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee Recreation and Youth Affairs will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation: “Access to the Public Field at Jelleff Recreation Center” The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made part of the official record. Anyone wishing to testify at the public oversight roundtable […]
Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable
Wilson Building Room 500 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Legislation: Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 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 Friday, October […]