Good Evening Ward 8 Residents,
The budget priorities of Committee on Education are very important to me as it finds solutions to build equity to our schools and our community.
The Committee on Education accepted a transfer from the Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs for one million dollars to provide access to Ballou Senior High School swimming pool. Over the last 3 years, we have heard the concerns of our seniors, particularly those at Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center. This funding will ensure seniors have access to the pool for health and wellness activities -- and we look forward to that.
Last year, Ward 8 schools faced a tremendously budget cut. Part of the explanation for Ward 8 schools having a decrease in funding was because the student population decreased at the schools. Now, more than ever, it is important that we work to ensure equity and inclusion for our students. Ward 8 schools need adequate funding. Ward 8 schools serve a primarily black student population. These students are disproportionately disadvantaged by inherent disparities in school funding.
This fiscal year, we had to make tough decisions and new adjustments on the FY21 budget. However, it is imperative that we distribute funding for students with equity and inclusion in mind. I will continue to fight for equitable funding for Ward 8 schools.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
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DDOT Repairs Alleys in Wards 7 & 8 ()
If you know any alleys that need repair -- DDOT is taking requests!
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Mayor Muriel Bowser has committed to eliminating all poor quality alleys in the District by 2024.
DDOT has restored 731 alleys since 2015 as part of the AlleyPalooza Program, specifically 79 alleys in Ward 8.
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Please any alley repair suggestions you may have by Monday, July 6^th, 2020.
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Around the Council ()
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CLICK TO WATCH: Councilmember Trayon White advocates for increased safety for students, teachers, and parents, and wants to find ways to mitigate violence spilling into school environments with support from providers.
Around the Ward ()
DC Mayor Encourages Residents To Stay Home July 4th ()
As District residents begin to make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Mayor Muriel Bowser reminded the public that the city is still under a public health emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Our strong recommendation is that D.C. residents celebrate the Fourth of July at home or near their home in small gatherings," Bowser said, during a Thursday morning press briefing.
"We will continue to support those activities in the way that we have traditionally, but we hope that the crowds that come in non-pandemic years won't materialize this year," she said.
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DC Statehood Vote Happens Friday ()
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CLICK TO WATCH: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton testified yesterday, June 24th, on behalf of House Democrats at the Rules Committee hearing on her District of Columbia statehood bill, H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.The Rules Committee will vote on a rule that sets the parameters for consideration of H.R. 51 on the House floor on Friday, June 26th.
** Links to Related Legislation On This Video
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H.R. 1425—[Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act] ([link removed])
H.R. 5332—Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019 ([link removed])
H.R. 51—Washington, D.C. Admission Act ([link removed])
H.J. Res. 90—Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller... ([link removed])
H.R. 7120—George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 ([link removed])
H.R. 7301—Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 ([link removed])
House To Vote On Police Reform Bill ()
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CLICK TO WATCH: The House is expected to vote on the Justice in Policing Act, which would ban the use of chokeholds, prohibit no-knock warrants, and make it easier to hold officers accountable in a court of law. It has the support of the Congressional Black Caucus, both House and Senate Democrats, as well as prominent civil rights organizations, activists, and lawyers.
Watching The Curve ()
June 24, 2020
* Total Overall Tested: 86,731*
* Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 67,594*
* Total Positives: 10,159
* Total Lives Lost: 543
* Cleared From Isolation: 1,182
*All Data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
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CLICK TO WATCH: Coronavirus (COVID-19) situational update June 25.
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