Dear Ward 8 Residents:

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is about to get a lot pinker! Early detection is critical in combating breast cancer. We encourage women in Ward 8 to take the time to get a mammogram for early detection.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and although very rare, men can get breast cancer. According to CDC data ([link removed]) , "Breast cancer is most often found in women, but men can get breast cancer too. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man."

Healthcare professionals encourage women to perform regular self-breast tests. Early detection is critical. The sooner you have a mammogram, the greater your chances are of finding cancer in its early stages and making a full recovery.

Peace & Love,

Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.


** Quick Links
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* Need a Test? Get a Test: Learn more about COVID-19 testing sites ([link removed])
* Hospital Coming to Ward 8: See Plans for New Hospital ([link removed])
* Behind on rent due to COVID-19? [link removed] ([link removed] )
* Need Help With Utility Bills? [link removed]
* Check out the 2020 Ward 8 Progress Report ([link removed])

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝗪𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟖⁣
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The initial design for the new full-service trauma hospital at St. Elizabeths East has been submitted for review. ⁣The hospital is scheduled to break ground early next year and open in late 2024. ⁣
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The new hospital will serve all District residents – with a focus on the residents of Wards 7 and 8, an ambulatory care center, retail services, parking, medical office space and community partnerships that will establish a system of care to serve our communities.

Redistricting in the District: What You Need to Know

As of September 2021, the Council of the District of Columbia launched its once-in-a-decade redistricting process. Normally, decennial redistricting begins in April, but a five-month delay in the release of 2020 Census data delayed the process.

Chairman Phil Mendelson has since then appointed a subcommittee to direct the Council's redistricting work, consisting of three at-large members: Elisa Silverman, who chairs the subcommittee, along with Anita Bonds and Christina Henderson. Using data from the 2020 Census, the subcommittee will make recommendations to the full Council on redrawing ward boundaries to ensure balanced ward populations and representation in the legislature.

The subcommittee, along with ward-specific task forces, will also make recommendations on redrawing Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) boundaries to meet similar balancing and fair representation goals. Coming soon, more details on Ward 7's redistricting process and public hearing.

Below, you will find up-to-date information on the Council's redistricting process, including a Q&A ([link removed]) that addresses many of the Frequently Asked Questions about redistricting, as well as a timeline of expected redistricting milestones.


Updated Timeline
* Late September through late October 2021: Subcommittee will hold eight hearings on ward redistricting, one specific to each ward
* Mid-November 2021: Subcommittee markup of the ward redistricting bill
* December 7, 2021: First vote by the full Council on the ward redistricting bill
* December 21, 2021: Second vote on the ward redistricting bill
* December 2021: Ward Task Forces (which provide recommendations on ANC redistricting) start meeting
* February 2022: Ward Task Forces report out recommendations
* May 2022: Subcommittee mark-up of the ANC redistricting bill
* June 2022: Council votes on the ANC redistricting bill


** Resources
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* See an interactive map of the current ward boundaries here ([link removed]) .
+ See an interactive map of the 2002 boundaries (the boundaries before the 2011 redistricting) here ([link removed]) .
* *NEW* Office of Planning website with initial summary data from the 2020 Census, available here ([link removed]) .
* The Council's legislative page for the bill that will be used to change the ward boundaries is here ([link removed]) . (The introduced bill is just a placeholder bill with the old ward boundaries, to allow hearings to be scheduled.)
* See the legislative histories for the 2011 ([link removed]) and 2001 ([link removed]) redistricting committees,
including hearing videos, committee reports, proposed amendments, and vote results.

Mayor Bowser Launches Online Redistricting Tool


** Release of Official Census Data Signals Time for Redistricting in the District of Columbia
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – The U.S. Census Bureau officially transmitted to Mayor Muriel Bowser the results of the 2020 Census. With these results, the DC Council’s Subcommittee on Redistricting will announce when the once-a-decade redistricting process officially starts. The DC Office of Planning (OP), which houses the DC State Data Center, is releasing an online tool to help interested stakeholders participate in the redistricting process by creating their own maps to submit to the Subcommittee.

“This step begins the important process of redrawing legislative boundaries,” said Andrew Trueblood, Director of OP. “As we support the Subcommittee by providing the right data analyses and tools to ensure an efficient redistricting process, we also recognize the importance of community input throughout the process.”

Redistricting is the process by which census data is used to redraw the boundaries of legislative districts within a state or jurisdiction with the aim of giving residents a fair and equal voice in the way they are governed. For the District of Columbia, the 2020 Census data will serve as the building block to redraw the eight wards, 40 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and 296 Single-Member Districts (SMDs). The goal is to ensure each district has approximately the same number of people.

OP is launching the new online tool ([link removed]) in an effort to have a robust and inclusive redistricting process. Residents are encouraged to register for training, create an account to access the District’s online tool, and begin creating, sharing, and submitting proposed plans for new legislative boundaries ahead of the Subcommittee’s public hearing
([link removed]) on September 29, 2021.

The redistricting data release reveals changes in the size and distribution of the population across the District. While, in total, the District grew by 87,800 people or 14.6% between 2010 and 2020, the top areas of growth occurred in Wards 1, 5 & 6. Ward 1 grew by 14.5%, Ward 5 grew by 20.3% and Ward 6 grew by 41.9%. All other Wards also saw population increases but at lower levels over the past decade. In addition, the new data shows that the District is becoming increasingly diverse. Changes in the racial composition of DC residents contributed to the District being ranked fifth most diverse among states. The District had a diversity index of 67.2% in 2020, which is up by 5.3% since 2010. The racial distribution shows 41.4 % Black alone, 39.6% White alone, 4.9% Asian alone, 6% other races alone, and 8.1 % two or more races. The Hispanic population, which can be of any race, made up 11.3% of the total District population.

For more information related to 2020 Census data and legislative redistricting, please visit planning.dc.gov/publication/2020-census-information-and-data ([link removed]) .
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Councilmember Trayon White speaks about PR24-0356 ([link removed]) - Council Vaccination Policy Approval Resolution of 2021

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September 28, 2021

The purpose of this roundtable was to discuss school facility conditions experienced during the re-opening for School Year 2021-2022.

Members of the Council heard from hundreds of parents and educators about conditions impacting both the readiness of schools for re-opening and the health and comfort of students returning to school. These issues included, but were not limited
to, HVAC system failures leading to inadequate air circulation and cooling, roof leaks, and inadequate outdoor spaces. Temporary cooling and air circulation systems that were deployed also experienced failures and negatively impacted student learning.

Hearings This Week
Meetings & Hearings Schedule: Click here ([link removed]) to browse, search, or filter to find past and upcoming D.C. Council meetings, hearings, and events.
On September 30th, Councilmember Trayon White and ANC Commissioner Monique Diop worked with STAY DC provider, Lydia's House to process applications for residents at Wingate. 53 residents signed up for the program!

On September 30th, Councilmember Trayon White joined A Wider Circle in Washington Highlands as they open their Ward 8 Hub. This “one-stop-shop” will offer programming and resources, including family support, healthcare, workforce development, and community initiatives.

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Councilmember Trayon White speaks at the Mother' Healing Circle. "We honor our fallen angels , our babies , our cherished loved ones. We receive you."

On September 29th, Councilmember Trayon White spoke at the "Mother's Healing Circle" hosted by violence interruption/ community leaders, India Blocker-Ford, Crystal McNeal and J&J Monitoring. It was a powerful led circle to commemorate the loss of residents that have lost their children to street violence.

On September 28th, Councilmember Trayon White joined Washington Football player, Daron Payne and United Healthcare for a community event to support Ward 8 children with healthcare services and free Nike shoes.

Special thank you to the woman of “The Well”, Jaren Hill Lockridge and Mr. Calvin Smith of Bridgepoint Hospital for their tirelessly work in the community.

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Since 2017, residents have requested a traffic light on this street… a traffic light, NOT A CONCRETE MEDIAN!

We live here, we drive on these roads, we walk these blocks, we know what we need for our community…. and this is NOT what we asked for?! 😡 😤 We want the same services in Ward 8 everyone else get!

Mayor Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order ([link removed]) requiring that by November 1, 2021, all adults who are regularly in schools and child care facilities in the District must be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Order further requires that, beginning November 1, 2021, students aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in school-based extracurricular athletics.

The vaccination requirements apply to all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers working in person in a:
* DC Public School
* Public charter school
* Private school
* Parochial school
* Child care facility regulated by the Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)

Learn more about the requirements HERE ([link removed]) .
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