Greetings Ward 8 Residents,

March is Women's History Month. In 1981 Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28, which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week."

Since that time,  presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as "Women's History Month." This month recognizes and celebrates the contributions women have made in a variety of fields. I want to take this time to thank all the brilliant and dynamic women I have the pleasure of working with and alongside of to make our community a better place.

Happy Women's History Month!

Regards,


Trayon White, Sr.

In response to the current public health emergency, Mayor Bowser recently announced she will be extending current low tag assignments an additional year, through March 31, 2022. Additionally, DC DMV will not be issuing low tags with new designs in 2021.

As your current vehicle registration is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2021, starting March 1, 2021, you can renew your registration online at dmv.dc.gov. Residents with current low tag assignments can renew their vehicle registration for one year only. To renew your vehicle registration, all outstanding debt to the District of Columbia must be paid. 

Once you have completed your registration renewal online, DC DMV will mail your new registration card and stickers to affix to your vehicle windshield and tags (front and rear). Detailed instructions on how to affix the stickers will also be provided by DC DMV. For additional information, please call 202.737.4404.

Bowser Administration Opens Registration for 2021
DPR Summer Camps with More Options

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, March 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will open registration for the 2021 Summer Camp season, offering over 90 in-person camp opportunities for children aged 3-13 at 38 locations across all eight wards. 

“Although we are not completely back to normal, we are excited to provide District families even more safe summer options to ease parent’s stress and enhance learning and social skills of children over the summer,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter. 

DPR will provide its core camp offerings, including Discovery Camp, Little Explorers, Aqua Day Camp, Sports Camps, and Therapeutic Recreation Camp. Each camp accommodates a small cohort of 10 children and two trained summer camp counselors. The DC Free Summer Meals program is offered at most locations, which includes breakfast and lunch for children.

The camps are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Camps operate in two-week sessions. There is Before and Aftercare available for a nominal fee. Campers participate in traditional camp activities with social distancing, hand hygiene and face covering guidelines in place. Watch the DPR “We Do Summer Safely” Video.

2021 Summer Camp Dates

• Session 1: June 28 - July 9 (Holiday Observed July 5th, No Camp)
• Session 2: July 12 – July 23
• Session 3: July 26 – August 6
• Session 4: August 9 – August 20

2021 Summer Camp Registration Dates

Registration begins on Monday, March 22, 2021. Each day, registration will open at 12:00 p.m. Please be advised this schedule is for DC residents only. Registration for non-D.C. residents will open on Monday, May 3, 2021.

• Monday, March 22: Sports and Aquatic Camps 
• Monday, March 22: Therapeutic Recreation Camps (assessment required)
• Tuesday, March 23: Little Explorers Camp
• Wednesday, March 24: Discovery Camp and Jelleff Summer Camp
• Monday, March 29: Before and After Care
• Monday, March 29: Camp-at-Home

Applicants should CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT before registration begins on March 22nd. DPR also offers Reduced Rates for 2021 Summer Camps for those eligible, available now.

DPR follows all applicable guidance from DC Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Specifically, this will include group size, cleaning protocols, and all necessary steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Additional safety guidelines include:

•  DPR locations will be closed to the public during summer camp.
•  Participants will be required to wear a face mask at all times while inside the facility. They will be allowed to remove their mask during certain outdoor activities. Staff will wear face masks at all times.
•  There is no shared camp equipment or toys including crayons, paint, etc. 
•  Drop-off and Pick-up will be completed curbside at all locations. Parents will not be allowed to enter the building. Drop-off will include a wellness check for the child consisting of quick questions and a check for visual signs of illness. 
•  DPR will not offer off-site field trips. Instead, camps will engage in outdoor fitness, in-camp enhancements and nature activities multiple times per week. DPR will not be offering pool trips at this time.

For more information about summer camp 2021 season please visit  https://dpr.dc.gov/service/summer-camps or contact the DPR Summer Camp office at (202) 671-0372 or [email protected]

For more information on the District’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19), visit coronavirus.dc.gov.

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District of Columbia Individual Income and Franchise Tax Extended Until May 17, 2021

The District of Columbia has extended the deadline to file and pay all income tax returns until May 17, 2021. This extension applies to all D-20, D-30, D-40, Standalone Schedule H, D-41, D-40B, and D-65 tax filers, and includes combined return filers. This extension is automatic and does not require taxpayers to apply.

Taxpayers may continue to request an extension to file their income, partnership and franchise tax returns to October 15, 2021 or November 15, 2021 for combined return filers. All such extension requests must be made by filing the applicable extension form with OTR by May 17, 2021 and making all required payments for tax year 2020 by May 17, 2021.

The deadlines to file Forms D-20ES, D-30ES, D-40ES and D-41ES and to make estimated tax payments remains unchanged. The first quarter payments are due April 15, 2021.

For additional information, please contact OTR’s Customer Service Center (202) 727-4TAX (4829).

Be sure to stay connected with us on social media (@MyTaxDC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Former Washington Redskins and National Football League Hall of Famer Darrell Green is expressing interest in owning the Congress Park residential buildings in Ward 8, but some tenants and community leaders have mixed feelings.

On March 10, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8) convened a virtual meeting with Green for Congress Park tenants which developed into a citywide audience of more than 130 people. During the nearly two-hour meeting, Green, through his business Darrell Green Enterprises, made it clear that no deal has been finalized on the Congress Park residences.

“The property hasn’t been purchased yet,” Green said. “I am definitely interested in this. This is an important project for me personally and professionally. If I purchase this property, your rent will not go up. If my team is involved, you will not be moved. This is not a gentrification thing.”

Read Full Article at WashingtonInformer.com