Upcoming Hearings
Around the Ward

Anacostia High School
Celebrates Final Home Game
On Wednesday, January 22nd, Councilmember White joined students and school officials at Anacostia Highs school for their final home basketball game.

Councilmember White Attends
New Life Ministries
On Sunday, January 19th, Councilmember Trayon White joined the congregation at New Life Ministries, Rev. Ernest D. Lyles as the shepherding pastor. Councilmember White spoke with the congregation about how the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. touched his life and the importance of community service.

Ward 8 Democrats Presents: 2021
Ward 8 Budget Discussion
On January 18th, Councilmember White and the Ward 8 Democrats kicked off their monthly meeting to discuss the FY21 Budget Season. "It is important to have consistent oversight of our finances and implementation of our dollars", stated Councilmember White.


** Annual MLK Holiday DC Prayer Breakfast
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Councilmember White joined community leaders for the Annual MLK Holiday DC Prayer Breakfast at The Temple of Praise on January 18th. Councilmember White met with several youth from the Marion S. Barry Youth Leadership Institute and other attendees as they enjoyed the program.


** Violence Interrupters Luncheon 2020
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Friday, January 17th, the Office of Councilmember Trayon White co-hosted a Violence Interrupters Luncheon at the RISE Demonstration Center to honor the families of gun violence victims in Ward 8.
In The News


** Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces KIPP DC to Construct New High School and Recreation Center at Former Ferebee-Hope School in Ward 8
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News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and the DC Department of General Services

January 27, 2019

CONTACT:

LaToya Foster (EOM)

Collin Lever (DME)

Donna Harris (DGS)

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District will award the site of the former Ferebee-Hope School, located at 3999 8th Street, SE, to KIPP DC to construct a new high school and District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)-managed recreation center. The awarding of the former DC Public Schools facility was made after a thorough evaluation process. KIPP DC was the only charter Local Education Agency (LEA) to submit a proposal in response to the Request for Offers (RFO) that was released by the District on August 29, 2019.

“We already know that KIPP DC provides high-quality academic and extracurricular experiences to students of all ages throughout DC. With this new location, they are bringing those opportunities to more high school students and their families, right here in Ward 8,” said Mayor Bowser. “The new recreation center, which will be open to the public, demonstrates how we can work together to ensure these projects benefit the entire community.”

The former Ferebee-Hope School has been vacant for six years and is no longer needed for DC Government agency operational purposes. The Bowser Administration released the RFO for the vacant Ferebee-Hope School that provided charter schools “right of first offer” for the excess DCPS facility. The RFO process included two community meetings where the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and the Department of General Services (DGS) solicited feedback and ideas from residents regarding the reactivation of the site, as well as a third community engagement at which KIPP DC presented their offer to residents.

“KIPP DC is one of the District’s most established LEAs and serves over 6,000 public school students. Their schools perform well on all of our performance metrics and their current high school in Ward 5 is a Tier 1 school,” said Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn. “In addition to offering demonstrated academic outcomes for students, KIPP DC has entered into partnerships to bring mental health services, job training programs and youth mentorship to the Ferebee-Hope site to serve the Ward 8 community. This is another example of the District working together as one—public schools, the community and the District government—for the benefit of all residents. I am confident this new school will help our students be ready for school, ready to learn and ready for career.”

KIPP DC plans to construct a new high school building at the site that will serve more than 800 students in grades 9-12. The new high school will provide college and career preparatory programming, as well as extracurricular activities including music, arts, and athletics. KIPP DC’s opening of their second high school will also shorten the distance many KIPP DC students travel to school and is expected to increase student safety and attendance. KIPP DC will also construct a new 20,000 square foot recreation center, a 4,000 square foot community center, and playing fields that will be managed by DPR and be available to all DC residents. The facility will include an indoor pool, boxing ring, and full-size gymnasium.

“District Government will retain ownership of the underlying land and the next step in this exciting process will be the start of lease negotiations between DGS and KIPP DC,” said DGS Director Keith Anderson. “KIPP DC has extensive experience in constructing new school buildings in the District. This project will bring many construction jobs to Ward 8. We look forward to another successful partnership, a strong school and a great new recreation center for our residents.”

KIPP DC has partnered with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Psychiatry to provide innovative mental health clinics serving all residents of the community; Training Grounds to provide a job training program that emphasizes personal and professional development while connecting participants to living-wage career opportunities; and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, which will continue its presence at Ferebee-Hope to provide mentoring services and athletic opportunities to community youth. KIPP DC will also operate its KIPP Codes program at the site, which provides free adult computer coding classes aimed at providing families with exposure to the skills necessary to enter the tech workforce.

“KIPP DC and it’s 6,800 families are grateful to Mayor Bowser and her administration for awarding Ferebee-Hope to KIPP for reuse,” said Jacque Patterson, KIPP DC’s Chief Community Engagement and Growth Officer. “In partnership with the community, we’re excited to create a hub of educational excellence, wellness, and lifelong learning. The new recreation center and state-of-the-art high school will help Washington Highlands and future students thrive. This is a win for the entire District, especially the future leaders growing up in Ward 8 today!”

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** As Starbucks expands in
Wards 7 and 8, D.C. officials say their retail strategies are working
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D.C. officials see Starbucks’ decision to open its first D.C. drive-thru shop at Skyland Town Center — and another location in Anacostia — as clear evidence that their efforts to push retailers east of the Anacostia are bearing fruit.

D.C. officials urged Starbucks to build on the Maple View Flats store in Ward 8, which has been on the drawing board since 2017, by pairing it with a new one nearby at Skyland, says John Falcicchio, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s chief of staff and interim deputy mayor for planning and economic development.

Click to read full article at BizJournal.com ([link removed])
Announcements
The Office of Councilmember Trayon White has discounted community value vouchers available for Ward 8 constituents who would like to attend Disney on Ice shows at the Capital One Arena.

(1)How to Obtain a Discount Voucher:
To obtain voucher(s)[DEL: :DEL] please fill out the form below.

(2)Where Do I Pick-Up My Voucher Once I have Registered?
Residents will be able to pick-up the discounted voucher at the following:

1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 400 ([link removed])
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm

2235 Shannon Place SE ([link removed]) - w/ Security at the Front Desk
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 4:30pm
VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

(3)How Do I Use My Voucher to Purchase Discounted Event Tickets

THESE ARE NOT ADMISSION TICKETS TO THESE EVENTS! This voucher/offer code can be used towards the purchase of each reserved seat . These are NOT TICKETS, they are vouchers that will discount the rate of selected tickets at the Capital One Arena. Take the voucher to the venue office box to purchase.

*****THESE VOUCHERS NEED TO BE USED ASAP BECAUSE THE ARENA ONLY ALLOWS A CERTAIN AMOUNT TO BE USED PER SHOW. *****

Disney on Ice
Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, February 17, 2020 at 2:30pm
Voucher /offer code can be used toward purchase of up to one (1) reserved seat at $17 each.
( Add "Up to" 6 vouchers per person while supplies last)


CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A VOUCHER ([link removed])

WASHINGTON D.C. – The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) has launched its “Fight Utility Scams” website ([link removed]) to equip utility consumers with information about individuals impersonating utility representatives over the phone, online or in-person. These scammers frequently threaten residents and business owners with disconnection of service if they don't pay them immediately.

With the increase in reported scams, the Commission has created an online consumer resource guide that provides information on what to do if you are targeted by a scammer. The website is a one-stop shop for consumer tips, videos, and community resources.

“Being informed is the best way to protect yourself against utility scams,” stated Willie L. Phillips, Chairman of the Public Service Commission. “We want utility consumers to feel empowered by taking control of the conversation. This website raises awareness and educates customers about the warning signs of a utility scam, so consumers know what to do.”

Throughout the year, the Commission will continue to highlight the most common scams and tactics scammers use to steal money and personal information from utility customers.

To learn how to avoid scams and to stay current on information, visit www.dcpsc.org/FightUtilityScams.

The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia is an independent agency established by Congress in 1913 to regulate electric, natural gas, and telecommunications companies in the District of Columbia.

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We are always looking for ways to better serve our constituents. This survey seeks to obtain information that will provide insight on how we are currently serving our constituents and what we can do to make things better. This survey is completely anonymous and will be used for internal purposes only.
Click HERE ([link removed]) to take the feedback survey.
Legislation


** Commission on Poverty Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Commission on Literacy Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Youth Mentoring Initiative Establishment Act of 2018 ([link removed])
Nonprofit Incubator Act ([link removed])
Fare Evasion Decriminalization Act of 2017 ([link removed])
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** Ward 7 and Ward 8 Restaurant Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Children and Youth Vision Screening Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Criminal Record Expungement Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Close Relative Caregivers Subsidies Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Sense of the Council Urging Fair and Equitable Funding for Ward 8 Public Schools Resolution of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Housing Production Trust Fund Affordability Levels Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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** Prohibition of Marijuana Testing Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Hannah Hawkins Way Designation Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Players Lounge Tax Exemption Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Detained Youth Access to the Juvenile Services Program Amendment Act of 2019. ([link removed])
East of the River High-Risk Displacement Prevention Services and Fund Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Local Rental Application Voucher Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Community Input for Hypothermia Shelter Amendment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
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Commission on Recreation Establishment Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Improved Coordination of Mental Health Care for System Involved Youth Act of 2019 ([link removed])
Clarence J. Venable Violence Intervention and Prevention Workers Protection Act of 2020 ([link removed])
Equitable Employment in High Displacement Risk Zone Initiative Act of 2020 ([link removed])


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