February 22, 2024 – Committee on Housing Performance Oversight Hearing
DC Housing Authority
February 8, 2024 – Committee on Housing Performance Oversight Hearing
January 31, 2024 – Committee on Housing Performance Oversight Hearing
Councilmember Robert White 2023 Annual Report
Councilmember Robert White Statement: After This Monumental Blow, We Must Pivot to the Future
The Wizards and Capitals’ departure from DC deals a gut punch to Washington’s economy that the city cannot afford. Beyond hometown pride, Capital One Arena contributes over $25 million yearly in tax revenue and it’s an anchor tenant driving foot traffic to downtown businesses decimated by the pandemic. The financial impact is dire and means the […]
Councilmember Robert White Statement on What the Loss of the Wizards and Capitals Would Mean for DC’s Safety Net
I join residents all over DC who are disappointed about our possible loss of the Wizards and Caps. This is a blow to DC’s culture and sports identity. A loss of tax revenues from the sports arena could mean fewer funds for social services at a time when the Mayor is actively slashing every social […]
Councilmember Robert White Statement on Mayor Refusing to Give Snap A Raise
The Mayor refusing to increase the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as required by law, which she signed, is the latest in a series of decisions that harm low-income Washingtonians. About 140,000 residents who depend on SNAP to put food on the table —neighbors making tough choices about who in the house will or will […]
December 4, 2023: Joint Housing Committee & Health Committee Roundtable
Health and Human Services Benefits Enrollment and the DC Access System
An HPAP Update for Potential Homebuyers
Many first-time homebuyers rely on programs like the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) to make their homeownership dreams possible. HPAP prioritizes people who are elderly, disabled, displaced, or with lower incomes with a goal of supporting economic mobility and financial growth. In June, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced HPAP had run […]