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September 14, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Get Ready For Trunk & Treat!

Get Ready For Trunk & Treat! Dear Ward 8 Residents,  We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Ward 8 Trunk & Treat community event in partnership with Bullying is Not Dope. This year's event will take place on: 2nd Annual Ward 8 Trunk & Treat …

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September 7, 2022 at 2:05 PM

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Dear Ward 8 Residents,  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a chance to raise awareness of this often taboo topic in the black community. We want to use this month to gain a true …

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September 5, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Happy Labor Day Ward 8!

Happy Labor Day Ward 8! Have a safe and happy Labor Day. Every day your work is valuable and it deserves to be recognized. Relax and enjoy the day off, have a happy and safe Labor Day. …

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September 2, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Take Advantage of These Homeownership Programs.

Take Advantage of These Homeownership Programs. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Are you interested in homeownership or are you currently a homeowner struggling with your mortage? I am pleased to announce two homeownership programs that residents should take advant…

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August 24, 2022 at 9:49 PM

DCPS Students Start School Monday.

DCPS Students Start School Monday. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  While some of our scholars have already returned to school, we are just days away from sending our scholars back to DC Public Schools. The DCPS is prepared for the new school year and released imp…

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August 18, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Grant Funding Available for Ward 8

Grant Funding Available for Ward 8 Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Councilmember Trayon White and the DC Community Development Consortium (DCCDC) announced the Ward 8 Community Investment Fund (W8CIF) that will provide grants and loan funding support for Ward 8 as…

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August 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Tomorrow's Back To School Event Is Open To All Ward 8 Residents

Tomorrow's Back To School Event Is Open To All Ward 8 Residents Join Councilmember Trayon White in collaboration with Crystal McNeal of the Davon Thomas McNeal Foundation for their annual "Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway & Community Fun Day." This ev…

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August 11, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Let's go to a Nationals game.

Let's go to a Nationals game. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  I am excited to announce that my office has tickets for Ward 8 seniors who want to attend the Washington Nationals baseball game. The Nationals will play the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, August 17th, at 1:…

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August 9, 2022 at 8:46 PM

CM T.White's Statement Regarding An Incident at Georgena's

CM T.White's Statement Regarding An Incident at Georgena's For Immediate Release  August 9, 2022 Contact Julia Jessie, 202.724.8045  Director of Communication [email protected]    Councilmember Trayon White's Statement Regarding A Physical Altercation Tha…

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August 4, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Join Us For Our Back To School Event On August 13th

Join Us For Our Back To School Event On August 13th Dear Ward 8 Residents, This year, I will host my annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway & Community Fun Day in collaboration with the Davon Thomas McNeal Foundation in the Bellevue community of Ward 8…

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July 27, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Learn More About DC's School Immunization Attendance Policy.

Learn More About DC's School Immunization Attendance Policy. 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…

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July 20, 2022 at 9:02 PM

DC Health Provides Update on Monkeypox

DC Health Provides Update on Monkeypox Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Earlier this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health, provided an update on monkeypox. Since May 2022,  the District has reported 122 cases of monkeypox.  Mo…

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July 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM

DC residents may self-certify for a medical marijuana card without a recommendation from a healthcare provider.

DC residents may self-certify for a medical marijuana card without a recommendation from a healthcare provider. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  The DC Council approved a measure allowing residents to self-certify for a medical cannabis license. On July 6, 2022, Ma…

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July 6, 2022 at 10:28 PM

We Are Moving Full Steam Ahead!

We Are Moving Full Steam Ahead! With Resources To The Block We are so excited about this year's Resources to the Block/Ward 8 Health Pop-Ups. Our community pop-ups are in partnership with the Ward 8 Health Council who continues to support this amazing init…

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June 30, 2022 at 4:25 PM

We're Going On Recess But Our Office Is Open!

We're Going On Recess But Our Office Is Open! Copyright © 2022 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights rese…

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June 29, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Abortion is still legal in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Abortion is still legal in DC, Maryland, and Virginia Dear Ward 8 Residents,  I share the sentiments of many Washingtonians that are worried about their abortion rights in our city following SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.  The District of Colu…

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June 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Did you sign-up for tomorrow's job fair? Join us on June 28th at Arena Stage from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Did you sign-up for tomorrow's job fair? Join us on June 28th at Arena Stage from 10 AM to 1 PM. We hope to see you there! Councilmember Trayon White alongside, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) and At-Large, Councilmember Elissa Silverman, the D.C. Depa…

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June 22, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Congratulations to the Graduating Classes of 2022.

Congratulations to the Graduating Classes of 2022. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  As we end this year's commencement season, I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2022. Our scholars deserve to enjoy this momentous occasio…

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June 19, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Wishing You a Happy Father's Day & Juneteenth Weekend.

Wishing You a Happy Father's Day & Juneteenth Weekend. This year, Father's Day and Juneteenth celebrations fall on the same day, making them significantly more impactful and a reason to celebrate. Yesterday, we took some time to unwind a…

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June 15, 2022 at 3:25 PM

Our Job Fair Is Around The Corner - June 28th!

Our Job Fair Is Around The Corner - June 28th! Dear Ward 8 Residents,  We understand that access to equitable employment will support District residents in several positive ways and we want to be apart of residents getting back to work. With that in mind, I…

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June 9, 2022 at 3:20 PM

We Will Celebrate Fathers & Father Figures on June 18th

We Will Celebrate Fathers & Father Figures on June 18th Dear Ward 8 Residents,  The Office of Councilmember Trayon White is spreading love to all the fathers and father figures by hosting a Father's Day BBQ & Kickback. Our Father's Day celebration…

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June 7, 2022 at 4:25 PM

We Are Hosting a Father's Day Event on June 18th

We Are Hosting a Father's Day Event on June 18th We hope to see you there! Father's Day BBQ & Kickback | Saturday, June 18th The Office of Councilmember Trayon White is spreading love to all the fathers and father figures across DC by hosting a Father's…

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June 2, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Support our summer engagement activites.

Support our summer engagement activites. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  I am excited to kick off the summer months and bring you a number of engaging activities. We are prepared to partner with several organizations to bring well needed resources into our communit…

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May 26, 2022 at 3:42 PM

We Are Bringing Resources To The Block

We Are Bringing Resources To The Block Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Councilmember Trayon White, in partnership with the Ward 8 Health Council, is back to host its annual Resources to the Block (RTTB) / Ward 8 Health Pop-Ups. Councilmember Trayon White establish…

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May 19, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Councilmember White Makes Emergency Visit to DC Jail

Councilmember White Makes Emergency Visit to DC Jail Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Over the weekend, I received calls from community members about their loved ones in custody at the D.C. Jail. There were concerns about the facility's conditions, allegations of mi…

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May 11, 2022 at 6:04 PM

The Council Makes First Vote on FY 23 Budget

The Council Makes First Vote on FY 23 Budget Dear Ward 8 Residents,  I am excited to get to work and come a step closer to allocating this $19 billion budget to best serve the many complex needs of District residents. I am proud that we will fund training p…

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May 8, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Wishing You a Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing You a Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day  From Councilmember Trayon White Mothers are the heartbeat of the village. They understand what a child does not say. A mother’s love is peace and loves unconditionally…

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May 4, 2022 at 3:13 PM

The Council Declares May As "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month"

The Council Declares May As "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" Dear Ward 8 Residents,  On May 2, 2022, I, along with Councilmembers Bonds, Allen, Cheh, McDuffie, Silverman, R. White, Nadeau, Henderson, Gray, Lewis George, Pinto, and Chair…

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April 27, 2022 at 9:19 PM

Join Us For A Mother's Day Tasting Event

Join Us For A Mother's Day Tasting Event Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Mother’s Day is the special time of year when we get to celebrate the mothers and mother figures in our lives and community. While it’s not the only occasion we honor our mothers, it is one t…

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April 20, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Our Budget Request Is Submitted.

Our Budget Request Is Submitted. I am excited to share the official Fiscal Year 23 (FY23) budget request for the District of Columbia that my office submitted to Mayor Muriel Bowser. I want to thank my staff for working diligently to ensure we invested in t…

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April 17, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Happy Easter.

Happy Easter. Copyright © 2022 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights reserved. Ward 8 Outreach Our mai…

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April 15, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Happy Good Friday.

Happy Good Friday. Happy Good Friday! May God turn this Good Friday into a blissful beginning of your life. May God fill your life with goodness on this holy day. Hope our savior blesses you always and you give him the most superior place in your heart.…

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April 11, 2022 at 10:32 AM

Our office is closed for recess.

Our office is closed for recess. Copyright © 2022 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights res…

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April 6, 2022 at 3:36 PM

It's National Library Week!

It's National Library Week! Happy National Library Day, Ward 8! National Library Week is April 3 - 9, 2022. This is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries and our library workers' contributions as well as to promote library use and suppor…

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March 30, 2022 at 7:51 PM

These are concrete examples of the work we have done...

These are concrete examples of the work we have done... Dear Ward 8 Residents: It has been a trying two years as we navigate our way out of the pandemic. No community felt the impacts of coronavirus more than the residents of Ward 8 and despite it all, we …

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March 23, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Budget season is a critical time to get it right for our city's residents.

Budget season is a critical time to get it right for our city's residents. Dear Ward 8 Residents: It is budget season and my main goal is to ensure the disbursement of budget funding be done in a way that prioritizes residents and communities that need it t…

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March 23, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Sign-up to advocate!

Sign-up to advocate! March 24, 2022 | 6:00 PM Councilmember Trayon White is holding a Public Roundtable on "Ferebee Hope Recreation Center Community Concerns & Design." We want to hear from you! Send us your concerns and sign-up to speak…

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March 21, 2022 at 5:03 PM

DYRS Roundtable : See Time Correction

DYRS Roundtable : See Time Correction March 25, 2022 | 9:00AM *please note corrected time Following the arrest of a DYRS staff person charged with having inappropriate sexual acts against a minor in custody, I am holding a public roundtable to…

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March 18, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Public Roundtable : We Want To Hear From You!

Public Roundtable : We Want To Hear From You! Sign-Up to Testify | March 24, 2022 at 6:00pm https://tinyurl.com/TestifyFerebee Sign-Up To Testify | March 25, 2022 at 6:00pm https://tinyurl.com/Safet…

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March 16, 2022 at 8:28 PM

My new bill will improve school attendance

My new bill will improve school attendance Dear Ward 8 Residents: On Friday, March 11th, a public hearing was held to discuss a critical piece of legislation I introduced, B24-0428 - School Attendance Amendment Act of 2021. This legislation seeks to improv…

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March 15, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Redistricting Committee Meeting, Wednesday March 16th

Redistricting Committee Meeting, Wednesday March 16th Zoom Meeting: March 16, 2022 at 6:00pm Click to attend: https://tinyurl.com/redistrictingWard8 …

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March 12, 2022 at 11:37 PM

CM Trayon White's Statement following the arrest of DYRS employee

CM Trayon White's Statement following the arrest of DYRS employee     Council of the District of Columbia Office of Councilmember Trayon White, Sr., Ward Eight   For Immediate Release  March 12, 2022 Contact  Julia Jessie, 202.724.8045  Director of Communic…

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March 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Remembering Mary Cuthbert

Remembering Mary Cuthbert Dear Ward 8 Residents: We are all sad to hear of the passing of Ms. Mary Cuthbert - a true Ward 8 legend.  Mary was as tough as they come. She was fearless and advocated unapologetically for District residents, especially those i…

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March 2, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Redistricting Meeting Tonight at 6PM!

Redistricting Meeting Tonight at 6PM! Zoom Meeting: March 2, 2022 at 6:00pm Click to attend: https://tinyurl.com/redistrictingWard8 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Councilmember Trayon White want…

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March 2, 2022 at 5:59 PM

Mobile voting is safe and secure.

Mobile voting is safe and secure. Efforts to provide voting options beyond in-person balloting have increased over the years to encourage greater turnout.  In February 2020, I introduced the B23-0963 - Voter Mobile App Amendment Act of 2020 to amend the Dis…

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February 25, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Add these events to your calendar.

Add these events to your calendar. YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Councilmember Trayon White wants to hear from you. Sign-up now to register for the upcoming Zoom webinar for this community meeting. Use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/Ferebee8 …

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February 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM

New hospital is a step towards health equity for ward 8 residents.

New hospital is a step towards health equity for ward 8 residents. Dear Ward 8 Residents:  On Februrary 17th, I joined city officials, Universal Health Services, George Washington University, and Children’s National Hospital for the groundbreaking ceremony…

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February 16, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Ward 8 Redistricting Meeting Tonight at 6PM

Ward 8 Redistricting Meeting Tonight at 6PM Join the Ward 8 Redistricting Committee Meeting tonight at 6pm with guest speaker, Councilmember Elissa Silverman. Zoom Meeting: February 16, 2022 at 6:00pm Click to attend: https://tinyurl.com/redis…

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February 16, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Hundreds of ward 8 seniors dialed into the senior tele-townhall.

Hundreds of ward 8 seniors dialed into the senior tele-townhall. Dear Ward 8 Residents: Over the weekend, I hosted our senior tele-townhall. Hundreds of Ward 8 seniors joined the call to hear vital information and supportive services from government offici…

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February 9, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Residents voice concerns of property renovations at 800 Southern

Residents voice concerns of property renovations at 800 Southern Dear Ward 8 Residents:  I am concerned about the renovation planning and repairs at 800 Southern Avenue Apartments, formerly known as Park Southern. Residents voiced concerns about the propert…

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