Greetings Ward 8 Residents,

I am excited and empowered to create new and meaningful legislation with the support of my council colleagues that will uplift and empower residents of the District.

Supporting this effort, I am hosting the State of the Ward Summit tonight, September 30th at Bald Eagle Recreation Center at 7 pm, to host discussions around:
* Community engagement
* Workforce & entrepreneurship
* Mentoring
* Financial literacy
* Service providers
* Trauma & meditation
* Home acquisition
* Faith-based
* Mental health

This summit is about building a community strategy around public safety with a public health approach. My approach to this event is to collaborate with constituents and community leaders to determine the community's priorities. Following the summit, we will align the community sentiments within the city's comprehensive plan.

I am calling all Ward 8 residents to join me as we confront the issues related to our ward. We need our community thought leaders to bring their perspectives to the table to ensure that we address related concerns.

It is a pleasure to serve the residents of Ward 8. Stay peaceful and hope to see you tonight.


Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
Upcoming Events
Hearings
Around the Council


** Hearing on Prohibition of Marijuana
Testing Act of 2019
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** Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act of 2019
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“We need to do more to protect our workforce from unnecessary employment barriers when there are no laws being broken,” stated Councilmember Trayon White in his opening statement on during the public hearing for the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗 ([link removed]) . “This testing can prevent someone from receiving a permanent job offer based on prior marijuana use. That is not just, and this is not how we should treat our residents who are seeking jobs. If marijuana is legal, which it is, then there should not be a barrier to employment outside of some exceptions.” ⁣⁣
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This bill is to prevent employers from testing potential employees for marijuana use as a condition of employment. ⁣⁣
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Currently, employers can test for marijuana after a conditional offer of employment is made to the applicant. This bill would remove that ability unless required by law. There are few exceptions in this bill for certain areas of employment as it relates to positions in: ⁣⁣

*𝘓𝘢𝘸 𝘦𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵⁣⁣
*𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 w𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 ⁣
* 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴⁣⁣
* 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥;⁣⁣
* 𝘑𝘰𝘣𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴

Around the Ward


** Bright Beginnings Hosts Panel Discussion on Co-Parenting and Health Relationships
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On Tuesday, September 24th, Councilmember White joined Bright Beginnings, Inc., as a panelist for their “Building Healthy Relationships” panel. The conversation highlighted the hardships of co-parenting while still becoming a strong family unit. ⁣
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The goal of the event was to celebrate the families while arming them with the tools needed to navigate the dynamics of relationships, child-rearing and finding the balance for self-care. ⁣
CM White Joins
Sunrise Early Learning Center as a Guest Reader

On September 26th, Councilmember White joined scholars at Sunshine Early Learning Center as a “Leader’s Must Be Readers” guest reader. The students became excited as Councilmember White read, “WonderFall” by Michael Hall, a beautiful and informative story that follows a single tree through the fall season.
Ward 8 Young Advisory Council
On Saturday, September 28th, Councilmember Trayon White joined student leaders from Ballou Senior High School and Anacostia High School. These students leaders are participating in the Redesign Team and Ward 8 Young Advisory Council.
HSCSN Back-to-School Bash
On Saturday, September 28th, Councilmember White joined residents and members of HSCSN at their Back-to-School Bash. Participants of this event were able to meet with the various health vendors about services, enjoy carnival activities and games and went home with a backpack and school supplies.
In the News


** What Happened in Vegas?
Loose Lips Makes an Article Correction Regarding Councilmember White
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The Washington City Paper previously reported in an article, What happened in Vegas, that Councilmember Trayon White's trip to Las Vegas for councilmembers, the mayor, their staff and other government officials was the most expensive. See correction below.

Corrections: A previous version of this article ([link removed]) reported that Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White’s trip was the most expensive, at $3,500. Records not initially provided to Loose Lips (LL) show that White canceled his initial hotel reservation at the Venetian and instead stayed at the MGM Grand. The total cost for his trip, according to the additional records, was about $2,570.

Chanell Autrey, committee director for Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, took the most expensive trip, at $3,100, not $2,900 as previously reported. LL regrets the errors.


** Issues are just being covered up.
Residents voice concerns about living conditions in Southeast, DC apartment complex
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Residents voiced their concerns about living conditions at a Southeast, D.C. apartment complex Friday night.

For years, tenants of the Congress Park apartment complex in D.C.'s Congress Heights neighborhood have complained about mold and rodent droppings in their housing units.

Read full article here ([link removed])
Announcements
The University of The District of Columbia Community College, Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning is extending an exclusive offer (AT NO COST) only for DC residents who are seeking certification as a Child Development Associate.

If you are currently working in a Pre-School or Child Development Center, you have the following options:
* CDA Intensive Course, 41 Days ,123 Instructional Hours, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Monday thru Thursday, October 7, 2019 – December 18, 2019
* CDA I
* Returning or Continuing Students with 60 or more Instructional Hours are eligible for CDA II

If you ARE NOT currently working in a Pre-School or Child Development Center, you have the following options:
* CDA I
* Returning or Continuing Students with 60 or more Instructional Hours are eligible for CDA II

Please see below for Registration Information. FALL 2019 Registration is located at 5171 South Dakota Ave, NE, Washington DC. Classes are filling quickly!
We are always looking for ways to better serve our constituents. This survey seeks to obtain information that will provide insight on how we are currently serving our constituents and what we can do to make things better. This survey is completely anonymous and will be used for internal purposes only.
Click HERE ([link removed]) to take the feedback survey.
Legislation
Commission on Poverty Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Commission on Literacy Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Youth Mentoring Initiative Establishment Act of 2018 ([link removed])
Nonprofit Incubator Act ([link removed])
Fare Evasion Decriminalization Act of 2017 ([link removed])


** Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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Children and Youth Vision Screening Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])


** Criminal Record Expungement Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Close Relative Caregivers Subsidies Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Sense of the Council Urging Fair and Equitable Funding for Ward 8 Public Schools Resolution of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Housing Production Trust Fund Affordability Levels Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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Hannah Hawkins Way Designation Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Players Lounge Tax Exemption Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019. ([link removed])
East of the River High-Risk Displacement Prevention Services and Fund Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])

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