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
Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Returns from Taiwan Cultural Exchange Focused on Innovative Housing and Community Development
Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr., Chair of the D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing, recently returned from a cultural and policy exchange trip to Taipei, Taiwan. The five-day visit, organized by Taiwan Sister Cities through the support of
Take Action: Stop Congress from Overriding D.C.’s Budget
Congress is moving forward with a bill that will override D.C.’s locally funded budget—forcing nearly $1 billion in mid-year cuts to public safety, schools, emergency services, and sanitation. This isn’t about reducing federal spending—it’s a blatant federal overreach that treats
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