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Consumer notification of rights and complaint trends

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Council Member Julie Menin inquires about DCWP's methods for notifying consumers of their rights and recent complaint trends. Carlos Ortiz and Andrew Schwenk provide information on outreach efforts and complaint statistics.

  • DCWP conducts extensive outreach, including 1,700 events over the past three years, with 700 focused on consumer protection
  • The agency leverages community-based organizations, holds webinars, and uses social media for consumer education
  • Complaint numbers have remained relatively stable, with about 23,000-26,000 complaints annually in recent years