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:
https://dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_st24OpZBQr2SqWCyEBzhjw

Regards, 



Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

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 and TV Channel 13.

Those who wish to testify live must email the Committee at [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 and below.

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.