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August 18, 2020 at 10:36 PM

CENSUS 2020: Data that will impact communities for the next decade.

CENSUS 2020: Data that will impact communities for the next decade. Dear Ward 8 Residents,    I need you to complete the 2020 Census. This data is crucial in determining congressional representation, federal funding, and data that will impact communities…

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August 4, 2020 at 2:31 AM

Check Out the Budget Highlights for FY21

Check Out the Budget Highlights for FY21 Greetings Ward 8 Residents,  I have worked tirelessly with my Council colleagues to fund the priorities of our city and residents. I would like to thank all the Councilmembers and staff for their diligent work thro…

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July 23, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Going Live in 30 Mins: Discussion on DC Unemployment

Going Live in 30 Mins: Discussion on DC Unemployment Click to Register Now:  http://tinyurl.com/unemploymentDC Please join Councilmember Trayon White and DOES Director Unique Morris-Hughes at 6:30PM tonight for a discussion on the unem…

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July 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM

LIVE TODAY@6:30PM: Discussion on DC Unemployment

LIVE TODAY@6:30PM: Discussion on DC Unemployment Click to Register Now:  http://tinyurl.com/unemploymentDC Please join Councilmember Trayon White and DOES Director Unique Morris-Hughes at 6:30PM tonight for a discussion on the unemploy…

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July 22, 2020 at 12:10 PM

TOMORROW: Live Discussion about DC Unemployment

TOMORROW: Live Discussion about DC Unemployment Click to Register Now:  http://tinyurl.com/unemploymentDC Please join Councilmember Trayon White and DOES Director Unique Morris-Hughes, for a discussion on unemployment insurance claims …

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July 15, 2020 at 5:29 PM

REMINDER OF TODAY'S HEARING: Monitoring Incarcerated Youth w/ DYRS

REMINDER OF TODAY'S HEARING: Monitoring Incarcerated Youth w/ DYRS View this email in your browser Meeting Starts @3:00 PM …

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July 9, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Take Advantage of Free COVID-19 Testing

Take Advantage of Free COVID-19 Testing Greetings Ward 8 Residents,  The District's reported data for Wednesday, July 8, 2020, includes 37 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District's overall positive case total to 10,679. This is a…

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July 8, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Funding Secured for Violence Impacted Youth

Funding Secured for Violence Impacted Youth For Immediate Release July 8, 2020 Contact Wanda Lockridge, 202.724.8045 [email protected]   Councilmember Trayon White Reduces the Exemption Level for DC Estate Tax to Fund Wrap Around Approach to Violen…

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July 6, 2020 at 8:12 PM

I spoke to 4 mothers burying their children.

I spoke to 4 mothers burying their children. Greetings Ward 8 Residents,   My heart is heavy as I mourn the loss of 11-year-old, Davon McNeal, who lost his life over the weekend to gun violence. I spoke to four mothers in one week about burying their chil…

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July 3, 2020 at 2:51 PM

Exercise proper safety discretion when using fireworks.

Exercise proper safety discretion when using fireworks. Greetings Ward 8 Residents, We must exercise proper safety discretion when using fireworks. Illegal fireworks are more than a public nuisance –– they are dangerous, especially in the hands of childre…

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July 1, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Planning for 4th of July During COVID-19

Planning for 4th of July During COVID-19 Greetings Ward 8 Residents, The holiday weekend is fast approaching and the traditional way residents celebrated the 4th of July holiday is not advised. Mayor Muriel Bowers is advising residents to stay home to mi…

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June 29, 2020 at 10:53 PM

Use Parks & Open Spaces

Use Parks & Open Spaces Greetings Ward 8 Residents, It was a great weekend in Ward 8. During phase two of the reopening, we can utilize our parks and open spaces safely. I teamed up with a few health and wellness experts around the District, where we…

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June 26, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Illegal Fireworks are Prohibited in DC

Illegal Fireworks are Prohibited in DC Good Evening Ward 8 Residents, We want everyone to enjoy fireworks. However, please keep in mind, explosive fireworks and flying fireworks are illegal in the District of Columbia.  Just a few days ago, King Gas Sta…

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June 25, 2020 at 10:11 PM

I will continue to fight for equitable funding for Ward 8 schools.

I will continue to fight for equitable funding for Ward 8 schools. Good Evening Ward 8 Residents, The budget priorities of Committee on Education are very important to me as it finds solutions to build equity to our schools and our community. The Committ…

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June 24, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Check Out Plans for New Hospital

Check Out Plans for New Hospital Greetings Ward 8 Residents, Ward 8 is home to some of the most intelligent, creative, and talented residents here in the District of Columbia. I am so proud to serve a community that is actively engaged in community devel…

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June 23, 2020 at 10:15 PM

We Want More Budget Investments for LGBTQ Residents

We Want More Budget Investments for LGBTQ Residents Dear Ward 8 Residents, During this budget season, my staff and I are pushing to ensure investments in Ward 8 are solidified. We need more funding for our schools and public safety, more capital investmen…

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June 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

TONIGHT: Congress Heights Rec Center Meeting

TONIGHT: Congress Heights Rec Center Meeting View this email in your browser Meeting Starts Tonight @6:30 PM Please join the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) for a c…

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June 22, 2020 at 11:12 PM

DMV Opens Tomorrow By Appointment

DMV Opens Tomorrow By Appointment Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today, the city started Phase Two of Reopening DC. During Phase Two, the public and businesses will be required to adopt new behaviors and safeguards to mitigate risk for all. For example, DC Depar…

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June 20, 2020 at 12:18 AM

Happy Juneteenth Ward 8!

Happy Juneteenth Ward 8! Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. What makes this year significantly important is the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movem…

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June 18, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Here's The News On Phase II Reopening & New Hospital

Here's The News On Phase II Reopening & New Hospital Dear Ward 8 Residents, On Friday, June 19th, Mayor Bowser will announce when Phase Two of ReOpening DC will begin. Phase Two will start on Monday, June 22, or thereafter. Here is what residents can …

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June 16, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Hear Plans for New Hospital in Ward 8

Hear Plans for New Hospital in Ward 8 Dear Ward 8 Residents, We have patiently awaited the arrival of a new hospital for Ward 8, and it seems that we have a new deal on the table. Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted an agreement to the DC Council for GW Health …

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June 5, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Black Lives Matter Plaza

Black Lives Matter Plaza Dear Ward 8 Residents, Mayor Muriel Bowser took a bold approach by officially renaming the section of 16th Street, NW, in front of the White House, the “Black Lives Matter Plaza". This was a much-needed statement to those who wish…

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June 4, 2020 at 11:28 PM

The Results Are In...

The Results Are In... Dear Ward 8 Residents, I am happy to announce that the residents of Ward 8 have spoken and re-elected me for a 2nd term as Ward 8 Councilmember. I am humbled by the vast number of residents that came out to vote, some waiting patient…

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June 1, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Mayor Bowser Orders 2-day Citywide Curfew

Mayor Bowser Orders 2-day Citywide Curfew Dear Ward 8 Residents, We are experiencing trying times in our nation and within our city. This morning, Mayor Bowser ordered a 2-day citywide curfew starting this evening at 7 p.m. This order follows days of prot…

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May 29, 2020 at 7:11 PM

Stay-at-Home Order is lifted. See what's open.

Stay-at-Home Order is lifted. See what's open. Dear Ward 8 Residents, Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted the Stay-at-Home Order for DC. This decision comes as a result of a 14-day decrease in the new confirmed positive cases. Residents, please understand t…

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May 28, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Missed the townhall? Watch it here.

Missed the townhall? Watch it here. Dear Ward 8 Residents, I am delighted with the level of engagement from Ward 8 residents. We had over 150 residents attend our Ward 8 FY21 Virtual Townhall and over 1.4K streams via Facebook Live. It is vital that res…

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May 28, 2020 at 2:24 AM

DC Starts Phased Reopening on Friday

DC Starts Phased Reopening on Friday Dear Ward 8 Residents, Mayor Muriel Bowser intends to lift the District's Stay-at-Home Order this Friday, May 29th. This first phase of reopening will allow for the following: Retailers Curbside or front door pick-u…

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May 27, 2020 at 1:02 AM

Virtual Town Hall May 27th

Virtual Town Hall May 27th Dear Ward 8 Residents, The District has reached 13 days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19. Due to the number of infections going down we are approaching our city's phased reopening. Tomorrow, Mayor Muriel B…

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May 25, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day View this email in your browser Copyright © 2020 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights reserved. War…

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May 20, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Early Budget Wins for Ward 8

Early Budget Wins for Ward 8 Dear Ward 8 Residents, The economic effects of the pandemic on FY 2020 have been significant and require a revised FY 2020 budget that addresses the revenue shortfall. I am pleased with the structure of this budget, in terms …

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May 18, 2020 at 11:10 PM

Ward 8, You Got This!

Ward 8, You Got This! Dear Ward 8 Residents, This coronavirus is trying to knock down our community. The data shows 80% of the District's coronavirus related deaths are African-Americans though we represent less than half of the population. We have to fig…

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May 15, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Sign up for a mail-in ballot

Sign up for a mail-in ballot Dear Ward 8 Residents, The DC Board of Elections is encouraging residents to request a mail-in ballot so that residents can vote at home during the 2020 election cycle. During this pandemic, Ward 8 has three voting centers: …

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May 14, 2020 at 8:36 PM

Safely Enjoy The Outdoors

Safely Enjoy The Outdoors Dear Ward 8 Residents, Thank you for your patience and for demonstrating diligence in following the Stay-At-Home order to combat the coronavirus here in our nation's capital. These are tough times for all of us; however, we stil…

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May 13, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Stay-At-Home Order Extended Through June 8th

Stay-At-Home Order Extended Through June 8th Dear Ward 8 Residents, Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the Stay-At-Home Order through June 8, 2020, as a measure to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in our city. During this time, I encourage residents t…

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May 11, 2020 at 9:05 PM

DC is prepared for the surge.

DC is prepared for the surge. Dear Ward 8 Residents, As I celebrate another year on this earth, I am grateful and humbled that God has continued to spare my life, unlike so many others from this community that have lost their lives prematurely.  Prepari…

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May 9, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Sunday Meal Relief @Covenant Baptist UCC

Sunday Meal Relief @Covenant Baptist UCC Dear Ward 8 Residents, Our city has been substantially shut down since March 16, 2020. With the closures of schools for the year and non-essential businesses, many residents have questions about how we safely open…

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May 7, 2020 at 9:52 PM

CM White Providing Solutions

CM White Providing Solutions Dear Ward 8 Residents, I understand the unprecedented impact that COVID-19 continues to have on our residents. The Council has continued to be responsive and work collaboratively to implement legislative solutions. This week…

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May 1, 2020 at 8:51 PM

New Symptoms of Coronavirus

New Symptoms of Coronavirus Dear Ward 8 Residents, Every week we are learning more about the novel coronavirus. Over the past several weeks, more symptoms related to COVID-19 have been identified. Symptoms may include cough, fever, headache, new loss of t…

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April 30, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Give Feedback on ReOpenDC Survey

Give Feedback on ReOpenDC Survey Dear Ward 8 Residents, As we continue to consider the best way to open the District of Columbia, we invite residents and business owners to give their feedback. Mayor Muriel Bower hosted a ReOpenDC town hall meeting last …

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April 28, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Response to Reopening DC

Response to Reopening DC Dear Ward 8 Residents, We are in the process of determining the safest and most sustainable way to ReOpen DC and establish our "new normal". We need input from our residents on how best to open the doors to our city. Together, we…

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April 24, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Take Care of Your Mental Health

Take Care of Your Mental Health Dear Ward 8 Residents, As we continue to combat the spread of the coronavirus, I want to stress the need to comply with the stay-home order. I understand these are stressful times, so I encourage residents to seek the advi…

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April 18, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Meal Relief This Sunday

Meal Relief This Sunday Dear Ward 8 Residents, During this public health emergency, the last thing I want to hear is that residents are going to bed hungry. In response to the food inequities facing some in our Ward 8 community, my office, in partnership…

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April 16, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Stay Home Order Extended Through May 15th

Stay Home Order Extended Through May 15th Dear Ward 8 Residents, Mayor Muriel Bowser made the call to extend the public health emergency for the District through May 15, 2020, as we continue to fight the spread of coronavirus.  Due to the sudden changes …

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April 14, 2020 at 10:13 PM

Make Your Own Mask

Make Your Own Mask Dear Ward 8 Residents, As a community, we must continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines from our mayor city administrators and national leaders, and "Stay home." The data as of April 13th reported there are over 2000 confi…

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April 10, 2020 at 12:53 PM

Clarity on COVID-19 Testing

Clarity on COVID-19 Testing Dear Ward 8 Residents, The District of Columbia is offering free, appointment-required testing for DC residents who have been ordered by a doctor to have a test due to COVID-19 symptoms. Testing criteria includes: DC residents…

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April 8, 2020 at 10:35 PM

Council Passes 2nd Emergency Bill in Response to COVID-19

Council Passes 2nd Emergency Bill in Response to COVID-19 Dear Ward 8 Residents, I have heard the concerns of residents and have been on the frontline ensuring that residents have what they need. Apart of this effort has been including relief for residents…

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April 6, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Release Eligible Inmates from DC Halfway House

Release Eligible Inmates from DC Halfway House Dear Ward 8 Residents, Last week, my office responded to Hope Village, the halfway house in Ward 8, after there was an outcry from residents about the facility's conditions. Residents reported concerns about …

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April 3, 2020 at 11:00 PM

DRIVE-THRU TESTING AT UMC

DRIVE-THRU TESTING AT UMC Dear Ward 8 Residents, Starting today, April 3rd, the District will begin drive-thru testing (drive-thru and walk-up testing for COVID-19 will begin on Monday, April 6th.  Testing will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Frid…

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April 2, 2020 at 10:20 PM

SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS

SENIOR SHOPPING HOURS Dear Ward 8 Residents, We have been working hard to ensure that the seniors in Ward 8 know that during these uncertain times, the community is surrounding them with love and necessities. We have partnered with the World Central Kitch…

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April 1, 2020 at 6:47 PM

STAY-AT-HOME ORDER STARTS TODAY

STAY-AT-HOME ORDER STARTS TODAY Dear Ward 8 Residents, I understand that this is an uncertain time for many residents. However, it is crucial that all residents follow the stay-at-home order for the District of Columbia. This order reinforces the Mayor’s …

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