Time is almost up. The city budget is scheduled for a vote May 25, 2011. There are still a couple of things you can do to keep the outrageous cuts to the social services from happening. Call, email, or visit the members of the council who remain against the proposal to increase taxes on DC’s wealthiest citizens by a mere .4 percent. There names and contact information follow:

Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans 202- 724-8058 jackevans@dccouncil.us

Council Chair Kwame Brown 202-724-8032 kbrown@dccouncil.us

At-Large Councilmember David Catania 202-724-7772 dcatania@dccouncil.us

Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser 202-724-8052 mbowser@dccouncil.us

There’s also one more rally. The details follow:

Critical, Unified Fair Budget Action: Social Services Walking Tour Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW May 18th, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Even if the budget passes with a slightly more progressive tax code, many cuts to social services will remain. DC’s progressive activists work hard for positive outcomes during budget season, but the low- and moderate-income residents who are most affected by these budget cuts must deal with them year round. We should be organizing year round. The following video, “How to Be an Affordable Housing Advocate,” suggests that we stay informed about legislation and that we hold our elected officials accountable however and whenever possible. Enjoy.