CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER!

Over the last few weeks, the Council has had some serious email issues due to user mailboxes getting compromised. This is a problem that has a big impact. The compromised phished mailboxes send millions of spam messages a day, which clogs up our email system and leads to the Council getting put on “blocklists” for sending spam.

Gmail account holders are the most impacted. Messages to Gmail users from the Council are winding up in the Gmail users spam folders, and some messages may get delayed or rejected. The Council is working with OCTO and Gmail to get off the “blocklists” so that our mail goes through without issue.

If you are expected a response from our office, please check your spam and/or contact our office.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Dear Ward 8 Residents,

I set a goal, which I accomplished, to buy my second house by 2020 when I had a 540-credit score. If I can do it, so can you. Let me show you how I did it.

I am hosting a virtual Ward 8 Homebuyer Seminar on September 5th at 10:00 A.M. The seminar will share valuable resources in the homebuying journey. You will learn about:
* The Home Buying Process
* How to Get Qualified
* Financing Options
* Preparing for Home Ownership
* Turning your Housing Voucher into Home Ownership

Confucius says, "The man who says he can and the man who says he can't are both correct." You are who you say you are. You can accomplish whatever you will yourself to accomplish. Do not let this moment pass you by. Get the information you need to start the process of homeownership. Don't just stand there, Do something!

Register in advance for this webinar:
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Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
Register now:
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I-At-Large), Chair of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the District’s unemployment compensation program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hearing will air on the DC Council's Live Stream channel ([link removed]) and TV Channel 13.

Those who wish to testify live must email the Committee at by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020.

If you are unable to testify live, written and voicemail statements will be made a part of the official record. Statements should be submitted by email to or by calling (202) 455-0153 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

A complete hearing announcement along with instructions for submitting live testimony, as well as written or phone testimony, can be found here ([link removed]) and below.
NEED HELP WITH UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS?
In an effort to support Ward 8 residents, we are working to help them with issues with escalations, delayed benefit payments and other related issues.
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Metrobus riders will see more buses, more often and more hours as of Sunday, August 23rd


* Effective Sunday, August 23rd, Metrobus ramped up service giving customers more buses frequency and hours of service. The changes will restore 75 percent of Metrobus service throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia, provide enhanced weekday service and maintain all-day frequent service on key corridors.


* Buses will begin operating earlier and run later, beginning as early as 4 a.m. and ending as late as midnight daily with schedules varying by route.

For more details read full news release here ([link removed]) .
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Are you thinking about getting tested for COVID-19? The District is hosting several free testing sites – no appointment needed! Learn more and find a testing site near you, needatestgetatest.com ([link removed])
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Constituent Services Team Areas of Responsibility
Ward 8 residents experiencing issues or have related concerns with a government agency should email the Constituent Service representative who manages that government agency. For additional questions or concerns, please call our office at 202-724-8045.

Wendy Glenn: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Director, Constituent Services
Department of Employment Services
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia
DCACL
ERCPCP/ACC Faith Leaders

Louise Thorne: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Constituent Services Specialist
DC Public Schools
DC Housing Authority
Department of Human Services
Utilities: Pepco, DC Water, Washington Gas
Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Eric Cleckley: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Constituent Services Specialist
District Department of Transportation
Department of Public Works
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Department of Energy and Environment

For all other constituent services concerns, please contact Wendy Glenn.

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