Dear Ward 8 Residents,

I am proud to present the Ward 8 Progress Report, "Leadership in Action: By Ward 8, For Ward 8, Of Ward 8, #DoSomething. ([link removed]) "

We are making measurable changes in the Ward. We are responding to COVID-19, ensuring adequate housing, addressing the community's violence, and ensuring students have access to high-quality education East of the River.

We worked tirelessly to ensure the needs of residents were met promptly. We held dozens of forums and virtual meetings on important topics that concerned residents. This work will continue as we address the rising concerns birthed from the global health pandemic.

As you read the progress report, I welcome your feedback to accelerate Ward 8. I am committed to serving this community and it is an honor and a privilege to have four more years to do so.

Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
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On December 1st, The DC Council showed unanimous support for the Second Look Amendment Act of 2019 during the legislative meeting, passing 13-0 on first reading.

This is a tremendous step forward in recognizing that individuals who committed offenses before age 25, and who have served a minimum of 15 years of incarceration, the chance to petition the court for early release.
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DC Completed 701,485 COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic. ()


** Mayor Bowser Announces Washington, DC Achieves Highest Per Capita Testing Rate in the Nation
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District of Columbia has recorded the highest seven-day average per capita COVID-19 testing rate in the country, compared with those of other jurisdictions. The District has completed 701,485 COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic.

“We know how important a robust and widely accessible testing system is toward containing the virus and ensuring the health and safety of our residents, workers, and visitors,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are incredibly grateful to our frontline medical workers and all those who have made our testing program a national model.”

The District is operating free COVID-19 testing at public sites and at neighborhood firehouses across DC. In addition, the District offers pop-up testing throughout the District several times a week. The majority of residents are within a 20-minute walk of a public testing site, and the District has significant private sector testing resources available as well. For more information on where to find your nearest testing site, visit NeedATestGetATest.com ([link removed]) .

In preparation for the winter, the District opened another testing site at Geico Garage @ Nationals Park last week and has reconfigured the Judiciary Square testing site.

To save time in line, residents should first visit coronavirus.dc.gov/register. Individuals who have health insurance will be asked to provide their insurance information when registering for a test at a public site. Residents will continue to receive testing at no cost, and no one will be charged a copay for testing. Individuals without insurance will continue to receive free testing. No one will be turned away or charged.

For more information on the District’s response, visit coronavirus.dc.gov ([link removed]) .
Around The Ward ()
On December 4th, Councilmember Trayon White's office released the follow-up letter sent to Chancellor Lewis Ferebee requesting a response to concerns raised by school faculty at Johnson Middle School.

During an October 9th Zoom meeting, attended by both Councilmember White and Chancellor Ferebee, the school faculty raised concerns about the leadership style of Principal Dwan Jordan.

Councilmember White will continue to follow-up on this matter.


"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and actions" --Harold Geneen
In The News ()
One of many bills the D.C. Council voted on this week will take a new look at poverty in the District.

The council unanimously approved a bill creating a Commission on Poverty on Tuesday.

The bill, first introduced in January 2019 by Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, would create a 19-person commission. The goal is to “study issues related to poverty, evaluate poverty reduction initiatives, and make policy recommendations to the Mayor and the Council based upon said research and evaluation.”

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The D.C. Council unanimously voted to approve an omnibus criminal justice reform bill on Tuesday, marking another step toward possible early release for some incarcerated D.C. residents.

The council granted initial approval of the Second Look Amendment Act, which would allow convicted felons who committed a violent crime before they turned 25 to petition for early release after they serve 15 years in prison. The legislation builds on the existing Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act, or IRAA, which passed in 2016 and applies to incarcerated felons who committed crimes before they turned 18.

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COVID-19 Updates ()


** Rental Assistance
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Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/rent for more information on rental assistance during the COVID-10 pandemic.


** Food Resources
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Residents that are homebound because of COVID-19 can request support from the District for food and other essential items. Call 1-888-349-8323 or click here: [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
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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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