Dear Ward 8 Residents,
 

I am pleased to announce the launch of my brand new website, designed specifically to keep Ward 8 residents informed. 

The new domain, www.traywhite8.com, is now live and ready to be your go-to resource for everything related to my office and the latest happenings in Ward 8.

This new platform will be a hub for important announcements, upcoming events, community initiatives, and much more. As your Ward 8 Councilmember, I understand the importance of keeping residents informed and connected. 

Here's what you can expect from our new website:

1. Meet Our Team: We are excited to have three new staff members join the team. Stay connected with the team and contact specific staff members for answers. 
2. Engagement Opportunities: Your input is invaluable to us. The website will allow residents to engage with my office through feedback forms and email. We want to hear from you about what matters most.
3. Resources and Constituent Services: Need assistance from our Constituent Services Team? The website will feature a form to connect you to our Constituent Services team that can provide helpful information about local services, support programs, and how to access assistance when needed. We're here to serve you. This website is an easy avenue to make that happen.
4. Calendar of Events: From community meetings to legislative hearings, our events calendar will inform you about opportunities to get involved and how to partner with us.

I am genuinely excited about the launch of www.traywhite8.com and the opportunity it presents to better connect with every resident in our Ward. Explore the website, bookmark it for easy access, and utilize it as a resource to stay engaged and informed about the latest happenings in Ward 8.

Peace & Love, 

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8 

TURN YOUR VOUCHER INTO HOMEOWNERSHIP

Keys to Success as an HCVP Participant

Tuesday, April 2, 10am to 2pm

The Panorama Room

1600 Morris Road SE, Washington D.C. 20020

RSVP: www.dchousing.org/hcvpRSVP

The Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives invites you to continue celebrating Women’s HERstory! Join Mayor Muriel Bowser for the Washington Women of Excellence Awards— it’s an awards ceremony to honor influential women who have made significant contributions in the lives of women and families in DC. Don’t miss out on the fun – come join us for a night of laughter, inspiration, and HERstory making!

· When: Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:00 p.m
· Where: Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW) 
· Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/DCWWE2024

Members of Education Reform Now (ERN) visit with the Office of Councilmember Trayon White.

Friday, March 15, 2024

On Pi Day members of Education Reform Now (ERN) dropped by Councilmember Trayon White’s Office to advocate for reforms in math education in the District of Columbia. We learned from their visit that 79% of DCPS and DCPCS parents are ‘keenly focused’ on the significance of math. In fact, 87% believe that the Mayor and DC Council should aggressively invest more in cultivating math education. Moreover, 70% of parents support the introduction of Math Innovation and Research Hubs within schools to increase the quality of math education and outcomes. ERN suggested that the District of Columbia create a task force that would work discover even more evidence-based solutions to combat flailing math literacy across the city and especially in Ward 8 where they were quoted as noting that only 8% of students are math literate.
 
As a generous gesture in recognition of Pi Day, advocates brought fresh baked pies for Council staff.
 
The Council had been excitedly anticipating the arrival of the Mayor’s Proposed Budget and public briefing on March 20th and 22^nd.

On the Friday, March 15^th, Chairman Mendelson notified Councilmembers and staff that the budget has been delayed and the briefing cancelled until further notice.

Events Happening at DC Library

Make and Take Art

Wednesday, March 20: All Day

 Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   5 - 12 YEARS OLD

EVENT TYPE:  FAMILY PROGRAM, ARTS & CRAFTS

Join Us at Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library for a weekly craft experience. Create at home or in the library!

 

AARP Foundation Tax- Aide - Tax Preparation Services for DC and MD Residents

Wednesday, March 20: 11:00am - 2:30pm

 Anacostia Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   SENIORS  ADULTS

EVENT TYPE:  OUTREACH

Tax preparation services will be provided for DC and MD residents at the Anacostia Neighborhood Library. By appointment only.

Job/Resume Clinic - Job/Resume

 

Wednesday, March 20: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

 Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (6-12 Person Capacity)

AGE GROUP:   SENIORS  ADULTS  13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)

EVENT TYPE:  JOB READINESS CLINIC

Job Seekers/Resume provides help to create your résumé, apply for posted jobs, research in demand careers, and find occupational training opportunities that meet your needs.

 

Sit and Stitch

Wednesday, March 20: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

 Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)

AGE GROUP:   SENIORS  ADULTS

EVENT TYPE:  ARTS & CRAFTS

Unleash your inner crafting pro at the library!

 

ANA-CON - Anacostia Anime Club

Wednesday, March 20: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

 Anacostia Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   5 - 12 YEARS OLD  13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)

EVENT TYPE:  FILM

Come watch anime, learn to draw manga, and hang out with your friends!

 

Teen Time

Wednesday, March 20: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

 Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)

EVENT TYPE:  GAMING, FILM, ARTS & CRAFTS

Come out to the library to engage in different activities with peers. Movie night... Game night... and more! Also enjoy the resources of the library!

Strange and Unusual Book Club - A Horror and Fantasy Book Club

 

Wednesday, March 20: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 Virtual Program

AGE GROUP:   SENIORS  ADULTS

EVENT TYPE:  BOOK CLUB

Do You read Horror or Fantasy? Join us monthly to discuss the latest book, Call or email for more information. Email: [email protected]

 

In Search of Lost Time - Sodom and Gommorah

Wednesday, March 20: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 Virtual Program

AGE GROUP:   ADULTS

EVENT TYPE:  BOOK CLUB

A spin-off of The Intimidating Book Club, this group will serve as moral support for individuals hoping to finish the entirety of In Search of Lost Time.

American Sign Language (ASL) Class: Beginning Level

Friday, March 22: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

 Virtual Program

AGE GROUP:   SENIORS  ADULTS  13 - 19 YEARS OLD (TEENS)

EVENT TYPE:  CENTER FOR ACCESSIBILITY, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) CLASS

Join us for our Spring 2024 series of Beginning Level ASL classes on Zoom. This class will be taught by Shanna. Contact us at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.
 

Game Hour

Friday, March 22: 3:30pm - 5:30pm

 Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   5 - 12 YEARS OLD

EVENT TYPE:  GAMING, FAMILY PROGRAM

Fun for the whole family! Join us for blocks, Legos, board games and Virtual Reality gaming. Ages 3 and up.

Watch and Build

Friday, March 22: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library

AGE GROUP:   BIRTH - 5  5 - 12 YEARS OLD

EVENT TYPE:  STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH), FILM, FAMILY PROGRAM, ARTS & CRAFTS

Join us in the Children's Room on the last Friday of each month to watch a movie and build with Legos!

March 19, 2024

Councilmember White and his staff visited The Well at Oxon Run where they were offering free seed packets and expert home gardening advice.  By doing so, The Well staff was continuing its effort in fostering community engagement and promoting sustainable practices. The Well is a wonderful community led garden offering essential resources but also cultivating a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency among residents.

For more information about what is happening at The Well visit: https://www.dcgreens.org/thewell

Councilmember White's Constituent Service team joined ANC 8C Commissioner Cheryl Moore's food distribution sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank. 

Commissioner Moore distributed various vegetables, fruit, and gallons of milk to her community to anyone who walked or drove up. Commissioner Moore worked alongside student-athletes from the John Hayden Johnson Middle School and head football coach Mike Sheriff as a part of Johnson's initiative to stay active in the community. 

Commissioner Moore hosts a food distribution every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2000 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC from 10am-2pm.

What are some specific duties you do at work?  
Legislative – research, drafting, tracking, reporting, meet w/ advocates, policy development, strategy, administrative support.

What's your favorite food? 
Chicago deep-dish stuffed spinach pizza.

What's your favorite movie? 
“American Fiction” is among my favorite new/recent movies.

What's something you're proud of? 
Many things. Among them, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a juris doctor (JD).

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? 
Hidden- No. I encourage everyone to be loud and proud about their talents. Talents are to be shared; not hidden.
 

Are you a morning person or a night person?
I am a 24/7 person.
 

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Marine Biologist.

What motivates you at work? 
Positivity.
 

What's your favorite work-related memory?
Working w/ the Ward 8 Office team on Councilmember Trayon White’s annual Turkey Drive.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5 years older, wiser, wealthier & healthier.

What's your greatest accomplishments thus far? I wish my grandmother were alive to answer this question. What she might write means more to me than any enumeration of my achievements that I would list.

What do you love about Ward 8? 
Culture, community and resilience.
 

What else do you want to share about yourself?
I love books! Reading books, listening to books, writing books, publishing books, buying books, gifting books, first editions of books, looking at book binders neatly organized on shelves in cases around my office wall at home.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8), The Clara’s development team, and local Islamic leaders, delivered speeches before the official ribbon cutting.