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 […]
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 […]
FAAR Bill: Councilmember Robert White Pushes Accountability for Federal Agents in DC
Dear Neighbors, In recent months, we’ve seen serious concerns about federal overreach in our city and incidents involving federal use of force against DC residents. It’s unacceptable. DC deserves basic accountability and transparency when federal law enforcement is involved in interactions that impact our community. That’s why I introduced the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting (FAAR) […]
DC MPD Citywide Juvenile Curfew Zones in Effect This Weekend: What Parents, Guardians, and Youth Should Know
Dear Neighbors, Beginning tonight, the Metropolitan Police Department will be enforcing temporary juvenile curfew zones in parts of the Navy Yard and U Street corridors from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM through Sunday evening. These zones are intended to help prevent large youth gatherings and ensure everyone can safely enjoy our neighborhoods. Under the order, individuals under the […]
Councilmember Robert White Letter to the Mayor Regarding FY27 Budget Requests
Neighbors, I just sent a letter to the Mayor outlining my budget requests for this year. My priorities are clear and my goal is to protect families, preserve neighborhoods, and create pathways to opportunity for residents of all wards. We can do this together by focusing on: –Housing Opportunity and Preservation -Agency Effectiveness and Accountability […]
2026 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Applications Opening Nov.20
Dear Neighbors, On behalf of DHS Acting Director Rachel Pierre, below is an update on the availability of and application process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Beginning November 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., residents may schedule an appointment to apply for ERAP by calling 202-507-6666 or by visiting the […]
Statement From Councilmember Robert White on Youth Curfew Vote
Washington, D.C.-Today I voted No on extending youth curfews. However, let’s be clear. I won’t tolerate violence, and I won’t back down on accountability. Anyone who commits a crime must be held responsible. We’ve seen incidents like the Rhode Island Avenue assault, destruction at Benning Road, and Halloween at Navy Yard that are unacceptable and […]
Councilmember Robert White Opposes Montana Triangle Rezoning
A Call for Transparency and Oversight in MPD’s Federal Partnership
October 17th, 2025 The Honorable Muriel E. Bowser Mayor of the District of Columbia John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 CC: Chief Pamela A. Smith, Metropolitan Police Department Re: Clarification on MPD Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement and Accountability for Recent Incidents Near Schools Dear Mayor Bowser, I am writing to request […]