Who We Are

The Burleith Citizens Association (BCA) serves all Burleith residents and property owners through advocacy and activities that benefit the community. We publicize our endeavors via our website, the Burleith Bell, periodic emails to BCA members and the Groups.io listserv, and Facebook and Twitter accounts. Membership is open to all, upon payment of annual dues. Please join us.

BCA Board

Board officers and at-large directors are elected at the November annual meeting by BCA members with voting privileges (i.e., resident households and non-resident owners). As per the 2019 modification of the bylaws, each board member serves a two-year term and half of the board is elected every year. As of 2020, the Board decided to reduce the total size from 12 to 10 members, as allowed by the bylaws. As required by BCA bylaws, a slate of officers is developed by the nominating committee, submitted to the president, and approved by the board before being presented to members for a vote. The bylaws also spell out procedures for additional nominations. Click here for a list of board officers, at-large directors, and other BCA and Georgetown Community Partnership volunteers. Click here for bios of current board officers and at-large directors.

BCA Advocacy

The BCA represents the neighborhood to the DC government, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E, and other organizations. Board and other BCA members serve on the Georgetown Community Partnership steering committee and/or its six working groups.

In 2021, board and BCA members participated in ongoing discussions with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital regarding hospital construction, medical waste, and employee parking in the neighborhood during Covid-related suspension of parking enforcement; held a special meeting on the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) proposal to eliminate parking spaces along 37th Street to install bike lanes; hosted virtual meetings with DC’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), in July and November, about usage, access, noise, lighting, and other issues related to Ellington Field’s upcoming renovation; hosted a virtual meeting in July with Councilmember Brooke Pinto to discuss Ellington Field plans, parking enforcement, bike lanes on 37th Street, and new zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs); participated in meetings with Georgetown Main Street; testified twice at DC Council redistricting hearings in support of Burleith’s preference to remain in Ward 2 as part of 2020 Census-related redistricting; were invited by Councilmember Pinto to participate in the Ward 2 ANC Redistricting Taskforce in 2022; contributed to a Burleith profile in the Washington Post; successfully resolved temporary A/C noise at Hardy Middle School; conducted outreach to WIS, Hyde, Hardy, and other local schools; attended monthly ANC-2E meetings; published the Burleith Bell in February, July, and October; provided new website content throughout the year; maintained a social media presence on Facebook and Twitter; conducted a successful virtual annual meeting with a live report from Mayor Muriel Bowser; and responded to countless emails and phone calls from residents. Looking ahead, the BCA announced planning would begin for Burleith’s centennial in 2023 and invited volunteers to serve on an ad hoc committee, especially those with fundraising/grant writing expertise and experience with various regulatory agencies.

BCA Activities

Continuing into 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic and its attendant variants put a crimp on BCA-sponsored activities, which offer residents a chance to socialize and renew acquaintance with neighbors and local officials. February’s traditional gløgg party, a Scandinavian-themed event hosted by Linda Brooks, was cancelled. The summer picnic, which normally draws Burleithians of all ages to the Whitehaven Green Lot for free food, drinks, live music, and children’s activities, was postponed to September, but ultimately cancelled for safety reasons. The Halloween party was cancelled, although the second annual Halloween decorating contest went on as planned. A few months later, the BCA treated children to virtual Santa visits and conducted the annual holiday decorating contest, which always encourages friendly competition in outdoor aesthetics. Community clean-ups in spring and fall attracted Burleith residents and Georgetown students/staff and kept Burleith looking its best. The Burleith Special Interest Groups took a hiatus from in-person gatherings, but look forward to resuming their activities as soon as it is safe to do so.

Governance and Related Documents

Certificates of Appreciation

Surveys and Initiatives

Event Photos