Councilmember Robert White is an At-Large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia. A proud native Washingtonian, Robert works each day to build a city that is diverse, compassionate, and inclusive so all residents have an opportunity to thrive.
His legislative agenda focuses on providing all of our city’s residents full access to the foundations of economic progress—education, affordable housing, and jobs—and to the foundations of democracy—voting rights and equal treatment under the law.
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Our Priorities
In his role on the Council, Robert brings a strong commitment to equity and social justice to public service, working to ensure that all Washingtonians get an opportunity to thrive. His legislative agenda focuses on providing citizens access to the foundations of economic progress—education, affordable housing, and jobs—and to the foundations of democracy—voting rights and equal treatment under the law.
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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
Housing Committee Performance Oversight Schedule 2025
Each year the Council holds oversight hearings to do a deep dive and ensure DC agencies are doing their jobs effectively and meeting residents’ needs. I urge you to testify at one of the Housing Committee’s upcoming oversight hearings this
Reflecting on Progress and Challenges: My First Council Period as Chair of the DC Council Housing Committee
As I conclude my first Council period as chair of the DC Council’s Housing Committee, I’m proud of the strides we’ve made in addressing housing challenges for our residents, while not shying away from the reality that there is so