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  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM

DC Council voted to pass FY24 budget.

DC Council voted to pass FY24 budget. Dear Ward 8 Residents, Yesterday, the Council voted to approve a $19.7 billion budget. We funded priorities to serve the complex needs of District residents best. I am proud that we will provide investments to improve…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 29, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Remembering Our Troops

Remembering Our Troops Today, we honor the brave servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. May we always remember their ultimate sacrifice and continue to uplift our troops both past and present. …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Statement on the Passing of Linda K. Harllee Harper

Statement on the Passing of Linda K. Harllee Harper For Immediate Release May 26, 2023   Contact Julia Jessie, 202.724.8045 [email protected]     Councilmember Trayon White's Statement on the Passing of Linda K. Harllee Harper, the esteemed Director o…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 8:23 PM

We are planning for a safer summer.

We are planning for a safer summer. Dear Ward 8 Residents, Tonight, we begin to plan for a safe summer.  I have asked our community partners to meet me at The Temple of Praise to help prepare and launch my summer initiative, "40 Days of Increased Peace." …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 7:44 PM

See You Tonight at 6:30 PM.

See You Tonight at 6:30 PM. Dear Community Partners:   Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. invites you to attend a community partner meeting to help prepare and launch "40 Days of Increased Peace," a call-to-arms approach to reduce the violence in the communit…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 8:28 PM

New Public Safety Initiative

New Public Safety Initiative Dear Community Partners:     Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. invites you to attend a community partner meeting to help prepare and launch "40 Days of Increased Peace," a call-to-arms approach to reduce the violence in the comm…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 8:48 PM

MEDIA ALERT -- Councilmember Trayon White to Hold Press Conference on His FY24 Budget Priorities

MEDIA ALERT -- Councilmember Trayon White to Hold Press Conference on His FY24 Budget Priorities MEDIA ALERT Councilmember Trayon White to Hold a Press Conference to Outline His Proposed FY24 Budget Priorities   WHO: Councilmember Trayon Wh…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Wishing You A Happy Mother's Day.

Wishing You A Happy Mother's Day. Mothers are the heartbeat of the village. They understand what a child does not say. A mother’s love is peace and loves unconditionally.  Thank you to all the mothers and the extraordinary mom figures who g…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Honoring Teachers & Nurses

Honoring Teachers & Nurses Dear Ward 8 Residents, This week, we recognize and celebrate individuals leading in two great professions that profoundly impact our society –teachers and nurses. Teacher Appreciation Week overlaps with National Nurses Week f…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 9:52 PM

This is what we are fighting for...

This is what we are fighting for... Dear Ward 8 Residents,  My responsibility as an elected official is to fight for equity and inclusion for the people in our city and especially those living right here in Ward 8. Just a month ago, Mayor Muriel Bowser pr…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Our Community Clean-Up Was a Success.

Our Community Clean-Up Was a Success. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Our Earth Day Clean-Up was a huge success.  We kicked off our community clean-up initiative on the corner of Good Hope Road SE and 16th Street SE. Our teams removed trash and drug paraphernalia…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Ward 8's Black Maternal Health Week

Ward 8's Black Maternal Health Week and we need want your help! Dear Ward 8 Residents,  This week, we spotlight black motherhood by uplifting the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of black mamas in honor of Black Maternal Health Week.  This annu…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 3:36 PM

April is Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month Dear Ward 8 Residents,    April is Autism Acceptance Month. Yes, acceptance rather than awareness. According to the DC Developmental Disabilities Council and Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), "acceptance is an action." …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 11:41 PM

The OAG held a listening session in Ward 8.

The OAG held a listening session in Ward 8. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Last night, I joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for a Ward 8 Listening session at the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Neighborhood Library. The public was invited to learn more …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 2:22 AM

The District's FY24 Budget Is Up For Discussion...

The District's FY24 Budget Is Up For Discussion...  Dear Ward 8 Residents,  As in previous years, after hearing from the residents about their budget priorities, I submitted our budget request letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser for consideration in the Fiscal Y…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Women's Month Event : Mother | Sister | Friend ... Share This Event...

Women's Month Event : Mother | Sister | Friend ... Share This Event... Have you registered yet? We want you to attend! Ladies, Join us at noon on Saturday, March 25th, at Bard High School Early College. We have a full schedule of events featuring dynamic…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Ladies, have you registered for the symposium?

Ladies, have you registered for the symposium? Have you registered yet? We want you to attend! Ladies, Join us at noon on Saturday, March 25th, at Bard High School Early College. We have a full schedule of events featuring dynamic speakers, interactive w…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Ladies, you won't want to miss this...

Ladies, you won't want to miss this... We are excited to announce the first  Ward 8 Women's Symposium. We want this to be an event, open to all women in the community, specifically those who live or work on behalf of Ward 8 residents.  This event aims to …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Ward 8 Women Are Invited to Attend...

Ward 8 Women Are Invited to Attend... Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Women's History Month is a time to celebrate women's contributions to history, culture, and community. Women and girls have historically worked tirelessly to break barriers. Their achievements a…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Log On Now, Meeting at 6:30 pm.

Log On Now, Meeting at 6:30 pm. Join us tonight, March 15th at 6:30 pm for a Budget Preparation meeting on Zoom. We want to support you in preparing written or verbal testimony for the upcoming budget hearings.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Meet Us Tonight at 6:30 pm.

Meet Us Tonight at 6:30 pm. Join us tonight, March 15th at 6:30 pm for a Budget Preparation meeting on Zoom. We want to support you in preparing written or verbal testimony for the upcoming budget hearings.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/Budg…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Join Us For A Budget Prep Meeting

Join Us For A Budget Prep Meeting Join us on Zoom for a Budget Preparation meeting. We want to support you in preparing written or verbal testimony for the upcoming budget hearings.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/BudgetPrepFY24 …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Let's Talk Homeownership.

Let's Talk Homeownership. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Homeownership plays a vital role in helping to build strong and stable communities. It is the most effective way Americans build wealth which can be passed down from generation to generation. It also stabil…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Happy Women's History Month

Happy Women's History Month Dear Ward Eight:   Welcome to March and Happy Women’s History Month.    Every March, we celebrate Women's History Month which is dedicated to highlighting the contributions of women throughout history.  The United States started …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 9:10 PM

It's Budget Time!

It's Budget Time! Planning for FY24 . . . Dear Ward Eight:   On Thursday, February 16th, over 100 people sat in a fully packed room at THEARC Blackbox to share ideas, concerns, and issues regarding the upcoming FY 24 budget allocation. Many others joined a…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM

We're Starting in 30 Minutes

We're Starting in 30 Minutes Ward 8 Budget Conversation Unable to join in person, watch live on FB. RSVP Here …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 3:31 PM

It's Not Too Late

It's Not Too Late Ward 8 Budget Conversation:  THIS EVENING Join us this evening at THEARC for the Ward 8 Budget Conversation. It is not too late to RSVP. Register to attend or watch live on FB. RSVP Here …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 7:13 PM

It's Budget Time!

It's Budget Time! Planning for FY24 . . . Dear Ward Eight:   It’s budget time again!   Tomorrow, Thursday, February 16th, I will hold my annual budget community conversation to hear from you, the residents, business owners, and stakeholders about what matt…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! View this email in your browser Copyright © 2023 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights reserv…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Ward 8 Budget Conversation

Ward 8 Budget Conversation Thursday, February 16th RSVP Here This email was sent to [email protected] why did I get …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 8:49 PM

A Message to Congress

A Message to Congress Stop Interfering in our Affairs Congress is at it again!   As many of you have heard, the US House of Representatives will soon vote on a pair of bills that would overturn two laws that the DC Council overwhelmingly passed last year.…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Celebrating Black History Month!

Celebrating Black History Month! Today is Tomorrow's History Today is the first day of February.  It is also the start of Black History Month when the world recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of Black people in this country.  However, we know e…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 6:55 PM

What Are Your Priorities?

What Are Your Priorities? Performance and Budget Oversight Hearings Greetings Ward 8,      Just a few weeks ago, we were celebrating a new year.  And just as we started the month of January by setting goals and reflecting, that is also how we should close…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 10:57 PM

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We Are The Dream On Saturday, January 14th, I had the honor of speaking at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast.  The event was organized by the MLK Holiday Committee and held at THEARC Bl…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Celebrating National Mentoring Month

Celebrating National Mentoring Month Share a Few Hours with a Youth National Mentoring Month is celebrated each January to highlight the importance of mentorship.  The month  also acknowledges those who commit time to assist young people and recognizes ho…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Welcome to 2023: New Year with New Leadership

Welcome to 2023:  New Year with New Leadership Setting Goals for 2023 Happy New Year Ward 8!      Welcome to 2023, where opportunities and the impossible are possible.  January is an opportunity to reflect on 2022.  As we look over the past 12 months, we s…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Happy 2023 Ward 8!

Happy 2023 Ward 8! Copyright © 2023 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights reserved. Ward 8 Outreach Our…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 2:28 PM

CM White Urges Council To Push For Deep Affordable Housing Options

CM White Urges Council To Push For Deep Affordable Housing Options Dear Ward 8 Residents,  During Tuesday's legislative meeting, we discussed "St. Elizabeths Parcel 13 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2021", a bill that would sell Distri…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
December 14, 2022 at 2:53 PM

Strong Support In Favor of Renaming of Good Hope Road SE to Marion Barry Avenue

Strong Support In Favor of Renaming of Good Hope Road SE to Marion Barry Avenue For Immediate Release December 14, 2022   Contact Julia Jessie, 202.724.8045 Communications Director  [email protected]   Supporters Rallied in Favor of Renaming of Good Hope …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
December 10, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Ward 8 Holiday Toy Giveaway

Ward 8 Holiday Toy Giveaway Councilmember Trayon White, Sr., in partnership with THEARC and WC Smith, will host his annual Ward 8 Holiday Toy Giveaway on Friday, December 16th, from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm at THEARC Theater. Families must register in advance to part…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
December 8, 2022 at 1:35 PM

Rename Good Hope Rd to Marion Barry Ave

Rename Good Hope Rd to Marion Barry Ave Sign-Up to Testify By December 9th Dear Ward 8 Residents,  Thousands of residents signed a peition to change Good Hope Road, SE to Marion Barry Ave, SE as a symbolic way to honor Mayor for life, Marion S. Barry, Jr.…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
December 2, 2022 at 10:37 PM

Youth Conference Zoom & In-Person Event

Youth Conference Zoom & In-Person Event Join by zoom or in-person On Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00pm, Councilmember Trayon White, Sr., Chairperson of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs, will convene a public roundtable on the …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM

We Still Have Turkeys!

We Still Have Turkeys! WWW.WARD8TURKEYDRIVE.COM REGISTER WITH THE LINK BELOW: WWW.WARD8TURKEYDRIVE.COM …
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Register for the turkey drive now!

Register for the turkey drive now! Dear Ward 8 Residents,  It is that time of year again for my office to continue the holiday tradition of hosting the annual Ward 8 Wide Turkey Giveaway. This event will provide a turkey to 2,000 families this Thanksgiving…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Thank You For Your Service.

Thank You For Your Service. Copyright © 2022 Council of the District of Columbia, All rights reserved…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 5:17 PM

[Updated] DC Residents Have Spoken The Election Results Are In.

[Updated] DC Residents Have Spoken The Election Results Are In. Please note the updated letter from CM White. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  The election results are in and DC residents have spoken. I congratulate all the winners and those who fell short but ran…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 3:24 PM

DC Has Spoken, The Election Results Are In.

DC Has Spoken, The Election Results Are In. Dear Ward 8 Residents,  The election results are in, and DC has spoken. I congratulate all the winners and those who fell short but ran a great race. It is a challenging journey running a political campaign. I co…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Here's How We Change Good Hope Rd to Marion Barry Ave

Here's How We Change Good Hope Rd to Marion Barry Ave Dear Ward 8 Residents,  On October 24, I introduced a bill with the support of nine of my council colleagues to rename Good Hope Road after our Mayor for Life, the late, Marion Barry.   Residents have a…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Have a fun & safe Halloween.

Have a fun & safe Halloween. Dear Ward 8 Residents: Happy Halloween! Thank you to all that attended our 2nd annual Trunk & Treat event in partnership with Bullying is not Dope on Saturday and celebrated Halloween. Please be careful tonight if you g…
  Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 10:31 PM

This Saturday is Trunk or Treat!

This Saturday is Trunk or Treat! Dear Ward 8 Residents: Please join us for our 2nd Annual Ward 8 Trunk & Treat in partnership with Bullying is not Dope this Saturday, October 29th, from 4 pm - 7 pm. The event will be held at Oxon Run Park on the Wheeler…