Dear Ward 8 Residents,

We are just a few weeks from summer when the number of violent crimes historically rises east of the Anacostia River.

I have collaborated with dozens of community partners to launch my summer initiative, "40 Days of Increased Peace." This summer initiative is a call-to-arms approach to reduce the violence in the community and to promote unity and public safety by and within the Ward 8 community.

The initiative will be a resource hub for events and activities, hosting a robust online calendar ranging from sports, arts, job training, movie nights, academic camps, and much more.

We invite you to join us this Saturday, June 17th, at the William O. Lockridge Baseball Field on the corner of Wheeler Road SE & Mississippi Ave SE (Oxon Run Park) for a Unity Kickball Game & Father's Day Celebration. We will launch this summer's initiative to recognize and uplift our community's fathers and father figures.

My vision for Ward 8 is to see communities where our people are working together to collaborate on resources for the betterment of all residents.

With that said, I encourage you to come out for this family-friendly event. Join us for the kickball game and stay for the Father's Day festivities.


Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

The Giant® National Capital BBQ Battle is Back for its 31st year, as America’s Food & Music Festival and we have tickets for Ward 8 residents.

Mark your calendar for June 24th & 25th and bring the whole family to DC’s favorite Food & Music celebration.

The Office of Councilmember Trayon White has free tickets for Ward 8 residents only.

For tickets, please register in advance: [link removed].

Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ward 8 Office located at 2235 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 on Tuesdays only from 10am-4pm. For more information about tickets please contact Councilmember White's office at 202-724-8045.

For more information on the Giant Barbecue Battle, visit www.bbqdc.com ([link removed])
Ribbon Cutting for 17th & Mississippi Ave.

June 14, 2023

Councilmember Trayon White joined Don Peebles, the NHP Foundation, and Legacy Real Estate Development for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The property has 41 newly constructed affordable units with 10 on-site parking spaces. The units are a mix of studios, one-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments to accommodate larger families and working artists.

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** Councilmember Trayon White celebrates the opening of the Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak.
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June 14, 2023
Councilmember Trayon White celebrated the grand opening of the Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak — a retail space uplifting black and brown entrepreneurs east of the river on St. Elizabeths East Campus.

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** The Outreach Team Joined the Workforce Investment Council.
June 2, 2023
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Councilmember White's Constituent Services Team joined the Workforce Investment Council to honor its work and efforts to improve economic development and social welfare of job seekers in the District.


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* Check out the 2021 Ward 8 Progress Report ([link removed])
* Check out the 2022 Ward 8 Progress Report ([link removed])
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