Dear Ward 8 Residents:

I am concerned about the renovation planning and repairs at 800 Southern Avenue Apartments, formerly known as Park Southern. Residents voiced concerns about the properties renovation schedule, rodent infestation, hazardous material abatement removal, unmet maintenance repairs, and water and heating system issues.

Following these concerns, I joined Anthony Diallo from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Ram Uppuluir from the Office of Councilmember Anita Bonds, and Erin Wilson from Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) at 800 Southern Avenue Apartments for a site inspection. I was not satisfied. As your Councilmember, I take residents' concerns as a top priority. I hold our government accountable to ensure residents have a place to live that is safe, sanitary and complies with legal requirements.

Residents east of the river must have equitable housing. Every agency ​responsible for delivering the renovated property at 800 Southern must be held accountable to ensure that residents have a safe and sanitary place to raise their families.

I want to thank everyone that joined the 800 Southern Apartments virtual meeting. My staff and I will continue to be your advocates until all residents are made whole.

Peace and love,
Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.


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Ward 8 Budget Conversation | Zoom Webinar
Feb 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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Presentations By
Fitzroy Lee, Acting Chief Financial Officer
Government of the District of Columbia

Jennifer “Jen” Budoff, Budget Director
Council of the District of Columbia

Remarks From
Phil Mendelson, Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
Seniors! Join Councilmember Trayon White on Saturday, February 12th at 12:00pm. The tele-townhall will be held via conference call and online. For those who wish to attend online, please register in advance using this link: [link removed] ([link removed])

We encourage Ward 8 residents 60 years and older and those who care for them, to join the townhall to discuss the urgent needs of our beloved residents.

During this meeting, we intend to discuss:
* Public Safety
* Estate Planning
* Taxes and Insurance
* Food Access
* Home Repairs
* Community Resources
* COVID-19 & Healthcare Resources

Zoom Meeting: February 16, 2022 at 6:00pm
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Time to Start Planning for Summer…
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Today’s weather may still call for hat and gloves, but at DPR we know now is when parents start planning for warmer months.

This summer, DPR will have a fantastic array of summer camp offerings for ages 3-13, listed below and on our website ([link removed]) , including many programs previously on hiatus due to COVID.

To ensure our programs are accessible, DPR will again offer reduced rates to qualifying DC residents.
Important Dates:
* The application for reduced rate will be available online Monday, February 14, 2022
* Registration for camps will open on a rolling basis during the week of April 4, 2022

Check DPR's summer camp page ([link removed]) for full details information
The MBSYEP application period has been extended to March 6, 2021.
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February 3, 2022


Markup – PR-24-0483, Board of Library Trustees C. Brian Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2021

The Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, to which “PR-24-0483, Board of Library Trustees C. Brian Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2021” was referred, reported favorably thereon and recommended its approval by the Council of the District of Columbia.

PR24-0483, “Board of Library Trustees C. Brian Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2021,” confirmed the reappointment of Mr. C. Brian Williams as a public member of the Board of Library Trustees.
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Redistricting Committee Meeting
February 2, 2022

Meeting Summary : The committee agreed to create catch all email address to receive and respond to general inquiries on the committee's progress. Vice Chair Marcus Coates accepted the task of naming and establishing the account to disseminate information amongst committee members and the general public.

The email address is [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])


** Councilmember Trayon White attends the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program Graduation Ceremony.
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On February 4th, Councilmember Trayon White attended the graduation ceremony for The Mayor’s Office on Returning Citizen Affairs (MORCA) and Georgetown’s Paralegal Program. This program trains highly experienced previously incarcerated individuals for a successful legal career.

The program launched in 2019 and is supported by the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES).

Participating Fellows earn a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Georgetown through an intensive 16-week program. After completing their training, Fellows are matched with top law firms and other employers in D.C. for one-year paid fellowships.

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The D.C. Council on Tuesday approved a $309 million contract to upgrade the city’s 75,000 streetlights ([link removed]) with high-efficiency LEDs and Wi-Fi access points.

The streetlights are also expected to have environmental benefits. According to D.C., replacing the fixtures will cut energy use for streetlights in half, cutting back some 38,000 tons of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Still, some critics worry that the LED lights will create too much light pollution and disturb both human sleep patterns and local wildlife.

The contract ultimately passed with 10 lawmakers voting in favor, and only Mendelson and Councilmember Vince Gray (D-Ward 7) opposed. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) recused himself from the debate and vote ([link removed]) because his cousin is linked to one of the subcontractors on the project. (“He made this decision because it is critical that the residents of D.C. know that their government operates with the utmost integrity,” his office said in a statement ([link removed]) .)

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** VaxDC FAQ
VaxDC: Vaccination Entry Requirement for Certain Businesses – Guidance and FAQ ([link removed])
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To help stop the spread of COVID-19, the District of Columbia is launching a city wide vaccination entry requirement (VaxDC), which calls for establishments to verify that patrons are vaccinated against
COVID-19.
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