Dear Ward 8 Residents:

On Friday, December 17th, I received a positive test result for COVID-19. At this time, I am following the necessary protocols to keep my family and the community safe. Please keep me in your prayers at this time.

I am very concerned about the rising number of COVID-19 outbreaks, especially within the school system. The District’s reported data for December 21st includes, 1,524 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the District’s overall positive cases to 77,661.

With the rise in holiday gatherings, I urge residents to do their part to slow down the rate of infection. Here are some updates regarding testing and covid-related mandates: ([link removed])
* Self-Testing Kits are available at the pick-up and drop-off sites indicated in the graph below. Residents can continue to access free PCR COVID-19 tests at locations across the District, including at eight firehouse sites.
* Rapid Test Kits are available to residents at eight locations across the city. The Rapid Antigen COVID-19 testing kits will be available at eight District libraries, six days a week. Residents can get two free rapid tests per day.
* The indoor mask mandate has been reinstated until January 31, 2022 at 6:00am.
* All employees, contractors, interns, and grantees of DC Government must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must have a booster.

To receive up-to-date information on COVID-19 related issues, visit www.coronavirus.dc.gov. ([link removed]) Stay home if you feel sick, get tested, and rethink your holiday plans to do your part to slow down the spread.

Regards,


Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.
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Our DC COVID-19 Community Corps Ambassadors know it's essential to get COVID-19 tests regularly.

That's why we've made it easy to pick up and drop off free testing kits at 16 libraries across DC!

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Decemeber 16, 2021

The Committee of the Whole will held a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:
* Teacher and Principal Turnover vs. Retention in the District’s Public Schools


** Ward 8 Toy Giveaway
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On Monday, December 20th, Councilmember Trayon White's annual Ward 8 Toy Giveaway successfully served 800 children in the Ward. In partnership with Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, Councilmember White could not have been more pleased with the turnout of residents and the participation of volunteers that made the event possible.

A big thank you is extended to the sponsors for this year's event, Amerigroup, Toys for Tots, and POAH, for their contribution to the event. All of this was made possible through their charitable donations.

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** Councilmember Trayon White says DDOT needs to address outstanding traffic and safety issues in Ward 8.
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“DDOT can't determine human behavior. So we just need to slow down and be considerate," posted Councilmember Trayon White ⁣on his social media on Thursday, December 16th.

DDOT Director Lott held a press conference to address the must needed safety improvements in the area of Wheeler Road SE. This is one of the many outstanding line items that Councilmember Trayon White, ANC’s and residents have fought to address in a submittal sent to DDOT. ⁣⁣
The Ward 8 Redistricting Committee met on Monday, December 20th to discuss the proposed new boundaries. These meetings are governed by the Open Meetings Act. All meetings will be held virtually on Facebook live or other relative platforms for public comment. Brian K. Thompson, Commissioner for 8A03, was appointed as the Chairman for the committee. Mr. Thompson can be emailed at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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With the help of a national nonprofit, DC’s next election could be a mobile affair.

Tusk Philanthropies ([link removed]) , a nonprofit focused on anti-hunger and mobile voting, is bringing the latter to DC with an initiative for DC Council.

In July, Councilmember Trayon White introduced a bill ([link removed]) that would allow DC voters to cast a vote via a mobile device. This would be offered alongside a traditional option like a mail-in ballot.

So far, the bill has only made it to the Committee of Judiciary and Public Safety, but the effort has inspired Tusk to bring its Mobile Voting ([link removed]) project to DC, with the hope of launching the option in the coming years.

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