Councilmember Robert White Statement on Appointment of Dorian Jenkins as Interim Director of DCHA
Today the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) Stabilization and Reform (STAR) Board voted to appoint Dorian Jenkins as DCHA’s Interim Executive Director as of August 1. I’m grateful to the STAR Board for working to ensure a smooth leadership transition as
Letter From Councilmember White to the Bowser Administration Regarding HPAP Shortages
July 6, 2023 The Honorable Muriel BowserMayorJohn A. Wilson Building1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004 Dear Mayor Bowser, City Administrator Donahue, and Director Green: As Chair of the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Housing, I am writing
Statement: 12% Increase in Homelessness in DC Makes Clear the Need for More Funding for Emergency Housing
The 2023 Point in Time Homelessness Count, released last week, shows an increase in homelessness in DC for the first time in years. Even more concerning, nearly 50% of DC’s unhoused residents were experiencing homelessness for the first time, rather
Councilmember Robert White Statement on DCHA Director Brenda Donald’s Resignation
For immediate release: I am grateful to Brenda Donald for her work at the DC Housing Authority. The selection of an interim director and permanent director is very critical to the future success of the agency. Given the numerous recent
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