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Greetings Ward 8 Residents,
I am working to make Ward 8 a safer, more inclusive place to live, work, and raise a family. To adequately do so, it will take a communal effort to establish public safety in our ward.
As a community, we must address the root of the crime and violence, change our traditional ways of thinking and pursue relationships with different branches of the government, including law enforcement for a holistic approach.
This week, as the Chairperson for the Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs, I held a public hearing in the ward to discuss strategies to reduce youth violence. I heard testimony from violence interrupters, mentors, students, government officials, clergy, and concerned residents that spoke about what is happening on the frontlines here in our ward.
As the Ward 8 Councilmember and Chairperson for the Committee on Recreation and Youth Affairs, it is my duty to do more to interrupt the violent conflicts and provide supportive services for our residents, especially our young people.
I am working with various agencies such as:
- The Office of Attorney General's "Cure the Streets" violence interrupters
- J&J Monitoring
- Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement
- Roving Leaders
Additionally, I am hosting conversations directly with the youth to see how we can expand services, squash conflicts before they start, and tap into the resources that will make a dent into the violence.
It is a pleasure to serve the residents of Ward 8. Don't just stand there, do something.
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
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