Dear Ward 8 Residents,

Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the Stay-At-Home Order through June 8, 2020, as a measure to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in our city. During this time, I encourage residents to get involved and participate in the upcoming budget process for our city. Due to the economic impact from COVID-19, the District of Columbia will see budget cuts up to $731 million in next year's budget.

Each government agency presents its budget at a Public Budget Hearing where all residents can express their opinions and request funds for their needs. As the chairman of the Committee on Recreation & Youth Affairs, I am responsible for oversight of the agencies that manage parks, recreation centers, and youth affairs.

I have included a hearing notice with details of how to provide feedback during the virtual hearings. Individuals, parents, and youth can offer their opinion of how they want the money to be used for recreation and youth needs and what they want to protect from looming budget cuts. I encourage residents to take advantage of our phone-in-testimony. Residents may call and leave a 3-minute voicemail testimony by calling: (202) 350‐1639; or send it in writing via email to [email protected]. Don't just stand there, do something!

Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Upcoming Hearings

Community Leader Telephone Townhall

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser for a Community Leader Telephone Townhall update on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

5:00 PM

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Watching the Curve

Coronavirus Data for May 12, 2020

(Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Tuesday, May 12, 2020 includes 99 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,584.

The District reported 14 additional COVID-19 related deaths:

47-year-old male
62-year-old male
65-year-old male
65-year-old male
66-year-old female
66-year-old male
68-year-old female
82-year-old male
83-year-old male
89-year-old female
89-year-old male
95-year-old female
96-year-old female
97-year-old female

Tragically, 350 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Alternative Care Site

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DC Water Helps Residents with Outstanding Water Bills During COVID-19

DC Water Announces Emergency Funding to Help Residents Pay Outstanding Water Bills During (COVID-19) Crisis

Residents Can Apply to Get Bill Relief and Monthly Discounts

Pamela Mooring
[email protected]
202-538-2773

May 12, 2020

DC Water today announced that funds have been authorized by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council to provide emergency relief to District residents struggling with unpaid DC Water bills during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency and 105 days thereafter. DC Water residential customers can apply to the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) for assistance from the fund established for the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) to help pay all or part of an outstanding water-bill balance and for ongoing monthly CRIAC discounts.

DOEE will review and approve the assistance requests and DC Water will apply those credits to the customer’s bill.

“This legislation continues Mayor Bowser’s commitment to support DC residents during this time of great financial stress and uncertainty,” said DOEE Director Tommy Wells. “Ensuring all households have access to drinking water, regardless of their ability to pay, is fundamental for the health and safety of our residents in all eight Wards.”

“This funding should lessen the burden for those in the most financial need, added DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis. “Those who have lost their jobs, those who have been furloughed and those who are already in financial need are encouraged to apply for this program.”

District residents can now apply for assistance by submitting copies or pictures of the following to DOEE:

Recent DC Water bill
Recent proof of income (pay stub, Social Security statement, etc.) or proof of termination or unemployment
Government-issued, photo identification (license, passport, etc.)
Complete and signed CRIAC Residential Relief Application available at doee.dc.gov/service/criac

More information and the application for this program is available through DOEE at doee.dc.gov/service/criac or by contacting [email protected].

For resources and additional information on the District of Columbia Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response and recovery efforts, visitcoronavirus.dc.gov.

For updates on DC Water’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), visit dcwater.com/covid-19-updates-and-resources.

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