Dear Ward 8 Residents,

The 2020 Census will conclude on OCTOBER 31st, unless additional appeals are filed by the US Government. Should this date be extended, we will update residents accordingly.

As of September 30th, DC's self-response data indicated that only 63.3% of District households have completed their 2020 census form. Ward 8's self-response data shows that only 50.1% of households have completed their census.

Fifteen thousand DC residents still have not been counted in the #2020Census. That equals $1.3 billion in funding for schools, housing, health care, and other programs that help us thrive. Complete the census today online at 2020census.gov ([link removed]) or by phone at 844-330-2020.

I hope you all will continue to promote the census through October 31st. The District's future and recovery from COVID-19 depends on it.


Be well and be safe,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8


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* Get Counted: 2020census.gov

Around the Council ()

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Public Hearing: B23-0837 - Stormiyah Denson-Jackson Race and Gender Economic Damages Equality Amendment Act of 2020 ([link removed])

Stormiyah Denson-Jackson was a 12-year African American Ward 8 resident who lost her life in a DC Charter School. Stormiyah Denson-Jackson had a promising future, she was involved in her community, she was loved by all who met her.

This act honors people of color and women by preventing economists from devaluing their economic worth based on their gender or race. The discriminatory factors affecting communities of color are at an all-time crisis. The window of opportunity is now to start correcting the issues.

This bill addresses personal injury or death caused by wrongful acts, and prevents estimations, measures, or calculations of past, present, or future damages for lost earnings or impaired earning capacity will not be reduced based on race, ethnicity, or gender.

Announcements ()
The Office of Attorney General Answers FAQ's About Tenant Rights ()
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Consumers who have been the victims of unfair or deceptive business practices can file a complaint with OAG by:
* Calling (202) 442-9828
* Emailing [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
* Filling out a consumer complaint form online: oag.dc.gov/ConsumerComplaint


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Landlord-Tenant Legal Assistance Network (LTLAN) at 202-780-2575
Behind on rent due to COVID-19?
Visit: [link removed] ([link removed]) to check out the rental assistance programs available to DC residents. Do not wait! Get help today.
Transition to Managed Care ()


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The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) is moving towards a fully managed Medicaid program designed to transform the managed care program into a more organized, accountable, and person-centered system that best supports the District’s Medicaid beneficiaries in managing and improving their health.

Starting, October 2020, DHCF will transition over 19,000 individuals currently in the Medicaid fee-for-service program to the Medicaid managed care program, also known as the DC Healthy Families Program (DCHFP). Today, fee-for-services beneficiaries must manage their health care needs without assistance or care coordination. By joining the DCHFP, individuals will receive access to care coordination, and as a result, improved health outcomes.

DC Medicaid Reform and You Slide Presentation ([link removed]) [PDF]

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Extend Your UI Benefits ()
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Halloween Goodie Bags for Wards 7 & 8 Homeless Families ()
Councilmember Trayon White is partnering with non-profit organization @trappstars for a Goodie Bag Giveaway to serve children and families living in homeless shelters in Wards 7 & 8.

Donations will go towards the purchase of Halloween candy, treats and goodie bags for the events.
Around the Ward ()
Councilmember White Calls on Department of Comsumer Regulatory Affairs to Perform Inspections at Oak Hill Apartments ()

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On October 1st, residents contacted the Office of Councilmember Trayon White to check the conditions at Oak Hill Apartments. Councilmember White called on the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs to perform inspections on the grounds and the units located at 3311 and 3313 10th Street SE. The remaining buildings are scheduled for inspection in the coming days.
Residents at Maplewood Apartments Seek Assistance for Plumbing Issues ()
On Friday, October 3rd, the Office of Councilmember White was contacted via social media by a resident from Maplewood Apartments concerning the building and plumbing conditions.

A resident stated that they have been without water for 4 days. Councilmember Trayon White, his staff, and representatives from the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) responded to the call.

Residents displaced by the plumbing stayed at a hotel until the issues were resolved. Vesta Residential, LLC was contracted to fix the plumbing and ensured that water would be restored so that residents may return home.
In The Community ()
Honoring Marion S. Barry, Jr. ()
Councilmember Trayon White and the DC Council sought to rename 441 Judiciary Square to the Marion S. Barry, Jr. Building. On or around October 2nd, it became a reality. A worthy salute to a man who gave so much to the people.

This renaming honors man, legend, and Mayor for Life, the late Marion S. Barry, Jr.
Watching the Curve ()
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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: October 5. ([link removed])
Who to Contact in Constituent Services? ()
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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