Councilmember Robert White is an At-Large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia. A proud native Washingtonian, Robert works each day to build a city that is diverse, compassionate, and inclusive so all residents have an opportunity to thrive.
His legislative agenda focuses on providing all of our city’s residents full access to the foundations of economic progress—education, affordable housing, and jobs—and to the foundations of democracy—voting rights and equal treatment under the law.
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In his role on the Council, Robert brings a strong commitment to equity and social justice to public service, working to ensure that all Washingtonians get an opportunity to thrive. His legislative agenda focuses on providing citizens access to the foundations of economic progress—education, affordable housing, and jobs—and to the foundations of democracy—voting rights and equal treatment under the law.
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Councilmember Robert White Announces Housing Committee Markup of the RENTAL Act
WASHINGTON, DC — The Council’s Committee on Housing will hold a markup of the Mayor’s Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025, a major legislative proposal that seeks to reshape how the District governs rental housing,
Councilmember Robert White Takes Stand Against Flawed Detention Policy, Urges Council to Prioritize Proven Public Safety Solutions
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, I introduced an amendment to the PEACE DC Omnibus legislation that removes provisions making the Secure DC expansion of pretrial detention permanent. Because we need to face the truth, it’s a lie that pretrial detention is
Councilmember Robert White’s FY26 Housing Budget Priorities Put People First
This year’s budget season is one of the toughest we’ve seen in a long time. We’re facing a major deficit, and I know the choices we make now will shape who can afford to live in DC tomorrow. That’s why
Statement from Councilmember Robert White on Housing Advocacy Sleep-In and Budget Deliberations
Washington, D.C. — This morning, I learned that residents and housing advocates, some of whom are directly impacted by homelessness, held a sleep-in at my office to voice their concerns and call for greater investment in critical housing programs. I