Greetings Ward 8 Residents,

Performance Oversight is a critical piece in ensuring equity for all District residents. It is the detailed process of analyzing the progress and performance of departments in the purview of a government agency.

As the chairperson for the Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs, I am committed to ensuring our goals are met not only for our public parks and recreation and youth affairs but the other agencies that fall under this committee:
* Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys
* Department of Parks and Recreation
* Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
* Juvenile Abscondence Review Committee

I look forward to working with these agencies and my council colleagues to ensure that the performance of these agencies are meeting the needs of our residents. Don’t just stand there. Do Something!

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
Upcoming Hearings
Around the Council

Ceremonial Resolution Presented to John Ross
On February 19th, Councilmember White presented a ceremonial resolution to Josh Ross, Development Director for the National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative (NAAMWWI).

NAAMWWI was established to combat the alarming numbers of African American men dying disproportionately to preventable diseases.

The 5k Wellness Walk/Run has become the annual culmination of a National year-long initiative encompassing quarterly awareness education and life services workshops that cover topics such as mental wellness, fatherhood and financial literacy. The tremendous impact in the community has received national recognition from former President Barack Obama.

Performance Oversight:
Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys
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On February 19th, Councilmember Trayon White conducted a performance oversight hearing of the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys.

The Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys, is designed to encourage a strong support network between fathers and promote bonding between fathers and children, create and maintain internal relationships to provide fathers and their families access to District government and community-based resources and organize and direct a convening body of similarly-tasked organizations, including government agencies to achieve these goals. Councilmember Trayon White held a performance oversight hearing to hear from the agency's director.

In the last year, the Commission has successfully executed marketing campaigns, a speaker’s series, a web series and conferences to engage and empower fathers, men and boys on topics from mental health and parental engagement to financial literacy.

Nonetheless, Chairman White is concerned that the Commission is not properly equipped to achieve its important mission which is to help provide fathers and their families access to DC government-based resources.

Joint Performance Oversight Hearing:
Committee on Education

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On February 20th, Councilmember Trayon White heard testimony from DCPS Chancellor Dr. Ferebee on its performance evaluations.

Performance Oversight Hearing:
Committee on Recreation & Youth Affairs
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On February 21st, Councilmember White held a hearing that focused on the Department of Recreation that oversees many of the public spaces and facilities that are at the center of our public life and communities.

The mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of District of Columbia residents and visitors by providing equal access to affordable and quality recreational services and by organizing meaningful programs, activities, and events.

In surveying the key performance indicators in the agency’s performance plan, Councilmember White noticed that the agency did not meet its targeted goals as it relates to the percentage of participants who met program goals, percent of programs meeting, minimum quality standards, percentage of program participants who would recommend a DPR program to others, percentage of participants who rated DPR programs good or excellent, and the percentage of customers that rate a net positive customer experience with DPR.
Around the Ward

On February 19th, Councilmember Trayon White addressed a crowd of DC residents and natives to reclaim and celebrate the signing into law the rich culture of Go-Go music as the official music of the District of Columbia.

Check out the Washington Post article for the full story of Go-Go being signed into law as the official music. #DontMuteDC
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Frontline Office at Community of Hope
On February 15th, Councilmember Trayon White provided Ward 8 residents and business owners with one-on-one sessions to discuss their business needs, community concerns and other related issues.

The next session will be held on February 29th at Covenant House Washington 2:00-4:00 pm.

Congress Park Recreation Center Community Discussion
On February 13th, the community met with R. McGhee & Associates, DC Department of Parks and Recreation and DC Department of General Services to discuss what the community would like to see regarding the development of Congress Heights Recreation Center.

This is 1 of 3 new recreation centers coming to Ward 8 - Anacostia, Douglass, and Congress Heights. Leadership looks like something. #DoingSomething
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Legislation


** Commission on Poverty Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Commission on Literacy Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Youth Mentoring Initiative Establishment Act of 2018 ([link removed])
Nonprofit Incubator Act ([link removed])
Fare Evasion Decriminalization Act of 2017 ([link removed])
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** Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Children and Youth Vision Screening Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Criminal Record Expungement Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Close Relative Caregivers Subsidies Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Sense of the Council Urging Fair and Equitable Funding for Ward 8 Public Schools Resolution of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Housing Production Trust Fund Affordability Levels Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Hannah Hawkins Way Designation Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Players Lounge Tax Exemption Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019. ([link removed])
East of the River High-Risk Displacement Prevention Services and Fund Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Local Rental Application Voucher Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Community Input for Hypothermia Shelter Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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Commission on Recreation Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Improved Coordination of Mental Health Care for System Involved Youth Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Clarence J. Venable Violence Intervention and Prevention Workers Protection Act of 2020 ([link removed])
Equitable Employment in High Displacement Risk Zone Initiative Act of 2020 ([link removed])


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