Dear Ward 8 Residents:

Over the weekend, I hosted our senior tele-townhall. Hundreds of Ward 8 seniors joined the call to hear vital information and supportive services from government officials, organizations, and subject matter experts.

Commander John Branch (7^th District) and Commander Darnel Robinson (6^th District) from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) started the conversation by addressing questions and concerns around public safety. They shared MPD's plan to make our community safer and noted what seniors would like to see done differently.

Additionally, seniors heard from experts on ways to identify senior abuse, neglect, exploitation, and common fraud schemes threatening seniors.

Officials provided information on community resources, support services for housing assistance and home repairs, estate planning, and so much more.

Estate planning is essential for everyone, no matter their age or wealth. In the coming months, I will host a meeting where residents can learn more about estate planning and create a plan for designating their assets and affairs.

We will continue to find ways to stay connected with our beloved senior community during these unpredictable times. Thank you to everyone that attended this event. Please stay connected with our office for upcoming announcements and events.

Regards,
Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.


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* Hospital Coming to Ward 8: See Plans for New Hospital ([link removed])
* Check out the 2020 Ward 8 Progress Report ([link removed])

Zoom Meeting: February 16, 2022 at 6:00pm
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On Thursday, February 17, join Mayor Bowser, Universal Health Services, George Washington University, Children’s National Hospital, and community members at the groundbreaking and naming ceremony for the new hospital at St Elizabeths East Campus.

Learn more and RSVP HERE ([link removed]) .
The new, state-of-the-art, 136-bed full-service hospital will provide a complete range of inpatient services to all District residents, including newborn delivery, maternal health and women’s services, a verified trauma center, general surgery, behavioral health, and pediatric and adult emergency services.

The facility is scheduled to open to patients in late December 2024 and will be operated by Universal Health Services under a 75-year lease. Physicians, practitioners and academic medicine will be provided by George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children’s National Hospital.

The event can be streamed live on Channel 16, Twitter, and the Mayor's Live Event Page. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations, please contact (202) 442-8150 or [email protected]. ASL and real-time captioning will be provided.

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[Click to Watch] DCPS TeleTownhall 2/14/22

DDOT Notices of Intent to Modify Traffic

Below you will find links to DDOT Notices of Intent to modify traffic and/or parking requirements. You can find these documents on a DDOT-hosted site here:

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Title Description Ward


22-37-PSD ([link removed]) Through Truck & Bus Restrictions on Naylor Road SE and 23^rd Street SE 7 & 8 7B, 8A, 8B

NOI-22-31-TESD ([link removed]) Installation of All-Way Stop at Intersection of 19th Street and R Street SE 8 8A
NOI-22-32-TESD ([link removed]) Installation of All-Way Stop at Intersection of Q Street and 22nd Street SE
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NOI-22-06-TESD ([link removed]) Installation of All-Way Stop at Intersection of 17^th Street and T Street SE 8
The MBSYEP application period has been extended to March 6, 2021.
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** Meetings & Hearings Schedule
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Ward 8 Budget Conversation
On February 9, 2022, Councilmember Trayon White, alongside government partners, hosted a Ward 8 Budget Conversation to educate residents on the budget process, obtain feedback from residents on community needs and budget priorities.


** Councilmember Trayon White seeks to increase safety measures following a shooting near Oak Park.
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On February 11th, Councilmember Trayon White met with daycare officials from Big Mama's Children Center alongside violence interrupters from Cure the Streets ([link removed]) to discuss increasing safety measures following a shooting near Oak Park.


** Councilmember Trayon White responds to shooting incident on the 3400 block of Wheeler Rd SE.
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On February 11th, Councilmember White responded to a call about a shooting-related incident on the 3400 block of Wheeler Rd SE following his meeting at Big Mama's Daycare.

Several shots were fired into the apartment building adjacent to Eagle Academy PCS, striking a male victim. Thankfully, no gunshots made it onto the school’s property. "We need all hands on deck, and these shooters must be held accountable", stated Councilmember White.

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