Councilmember Robert White Calls For National Guard Troops To Withdraw (Michigan + U.S. Virgin Islands)
DC Council Passes Legislation to Restore Homeownership for River East at Grandview Families
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed the River East at Grandview Homeownership Relief & Restoration Act (B26-0545), delivering long-overdue relief to families displaced from unsafe homes and restoring a pathway back to homeownership. Introduced by Councilmember Robert White, the legislation directly addresses the impacts faced by 46 families in Ward 8 who purchased condominiums […]
Councilmember Robert White Calls for Council Action to Restore Homeownership for Displaced River East Families
Washington, D.C. — Ahead of today’s legislative meeting, Robert White is calling for passage of the River East at Grandview Homeownership Relief & Restoration Act (B26-0545), legislation designed to restore homeownership opportunities for families displaced by unsafe housing conditions in Ward 8. The legislation offers a targeted correction using existing housing tools. The bill is structured to […]
Restoring Homeownership for River East at Grandview Families
Dear Neighbor, I want to speak directly to you about an issue that gets to the heart of fairness, stability, and opportunity in our city. The River East at Grandview Homeownership Relief & Restoration Act (B26-0545) is about restoring what was taken from families who did everything right—and were still failed. The Situation (Click here to watch video) Between […]
Councilmember Robert White Opposes Permanent Curfew Expansion
WASHINGTON, DC — During today’s legislative meeting, Councilmember Robert White addressed ongoing concerns about public safety, youth gatherings, and the District’s approach to enforcement and prevention. Residents across Navy Yard, the Wharf, U Street, Chinatown, and neighborhoods throughout the District have raised real concerns. People want to enjoy dinner, walk home, support businesses, and spend time in their communities without […]
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT C. WHITE, JR. STATEMENT ON RELEASED FOOTAGE IN THE PHILIP BROWN CASE
WASHINGTON, DC – “What the Philip Brown Footage Shows and What It Does Not” The recently released footage in the Philip Brown case raises serious questions that remain unanswered. In an incident where federal officers fired multiple shots into a vehicle, the available footage still does not clearly show which officers were present, who used force, […]
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT C. WHITE, JR. STATEMENT ON COUNCIL OVERRIDE OF MAYOR’S VETO OF THE FAAR ACT
OFFICE OF COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT C. WHITE, JR CHAIR, COMMITTEE ON HOUSING THE JOHN A. WILSON BUILDING 1350 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, SUITE 107 WASHINGTON, DC 20004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […]
My FAAR ACT Bill Was Vetoed… I Need You to Show Up on March 31st
Neighbors, My FAAR Act bill was vetoed, and I need you to show up on March 31st. The FAAR ACT is about basic transparency and accountability when federal officers are involved in arrests in D.C. We need to override this veto because resident safety and accountability are not optional. If we don’t protect our residents, who […]
Protecting DC Residents from Unfair Pepco Rates
Neighbors, I’m urging the Public Service Commission to act immediately after the court threw out Pepco’s current rate plan. That means the rates residents and small businesses are being charged were approved through a process the court said was not legal. The Commission should restore the last valid rates and make sure customers get credits […]
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