Dear Ward 8 Residents, 

Today, the Bowser Administration held a press conference encouraging families to complete their student's immunization requirements before returning to school. This call to action is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. All students must be fully immunized before entering school.

District law and regulations require that schools verify immunization certification for all students as part of enrollment and attendance, including private, parochial and independent schools, to verify student compliance with the immunization requirements as part of enrollment and attendance.

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for school enrollment and attendance in the District of Columbia for all students who are of an age for which there is a COVID-19 vaccination fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

This currently applies to students ages 12 and older (see the COVID-19 Vaccination section for more information). For the latest information on the District Government’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, school leaders may consult coronavirus.dc.gov and OSSE COVID-19 Guidance and Resources.

For more information, contact:

• OSSE: (202) 727-6436
• DC Health: (202) 576-7130
• bit.ly/DCIAP
• Read the Immunization Attendance Policy (July 2022)/

Regards, 

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Resources to the Block at Langston Lane.

On Wednesday, July 27th, our kicked off our #ResourcesToTheBlock community engagement event at Langston Lane. We provided essential resources to residents.

On July 28th, we will be on Robinson Place SE from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. We will continue to host Resources to the Block until the end of August.

Eric is one of our Constituent Services Specialists at Councilmember Trayon White's Office. His duties as Constituent Services Specialist include working with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to address constituent concerns about residences. 

He also works with the Department of Environment & Energy to address environmental issues. Eric is also charged with working with organizations that offer violence intervention programs & workforce development to connect residents to resources.

We asked Eric a few questions so you can get to know him. Learn more about Eric below:

Q: What do you love most about Ward 8?

A: Everything! 
 

Q: What motivates you at work?

A: My community.

Q: What's your favorite work-related memory?

A: I enjoy hosting our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drives. Feeding the community and ensuring they have food on their tables for the holidays makes me feel good. 

Q: Are you a morning person or a night owl?

A: Neither.
 

Q: What's your greatest accomplishment thus far?

A: Turning around my situation & being a positive role model for others 

Q: What else do you want to share about yourself?

A: I'm a passionate & loyal friend.