Councilmember Robert White Announces Passage of Bills to Exponentially Expand Mentors for DC’s Youth, Help Seniors Avoid Home Foreclosures, and Reduce Housing Fees and Barriers for Pet Owners in Final Legislative Meeting of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2024) – At the final legislative meeting of 2024, the Council passed three groundbreaking bills introduced by At-Large Councilmember Robert White, aimed at improving housing access, supporting youth mentorship, and ensuring stability for homeowners and renters. The bills include the Pets in Housing Act, the Youth Mentorship Through […]
Fighting to Reform DC Governance, Housing, and Public Safety: Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. Announces Publication of 2024 Annual Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2024) – At-Large Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. today released his 2024 Annual Report, detailing progress during the last year toward reforming District agencies and systems, including the D.C. Housing Authority, the emergency rental assistance program, public safety, and how the District spends taxpayer dollars and tracks effectiveness. […]
Press Release: Councilmember Robert White to Hold Roundtable on the Future of Downtown DC at The Square
For Immediate Release: WASHINGTON, DC (September 19, 2024) – The Committee on Housing, chaired by Councilmember White, is holding a roundtable on September 24th titled “Shaping Downtown DC: Strategies for Increasing Housing and Building a Vibrant Community.” As technological advancements and shifting economic and cultural trends change the nature of work, housing development strategies must adapt […]
Councilmember Robert White Statement on the Allegations Against Councilmember Trayon White
“The criminal allegations against Councilmember Trayon White are disturbing and disheartening. This news is tragic for the constituents of Ward 8. As councilmember at large, I serve the residents of Ward 8 and I will work with the rest of the Council and the Bowser administration to fill any gaps moving forward. Now more than […]
Councilmember Robert White statement on the District meeting its goal of building 36,000 homes by 2025
“Today, the Mayor announced that the District has met its goal from 2019 of producing 36,000 new units of housing by 2025. This is an important milestone, met with our consistent investments in housing. But we still have work to do. The administration didn’t meet its goal of distributing new housing evenly across wards or […]
July 2, 2024 – Joint Oversight Roundtable with the Committee on Health
Statement: Councilmember Robert White on DCHA’s Three-Year Recovery Plan
I’m glad to see the Three-Year Recovery Plan from the DC Housing Authority (DCHA). This is a positive step for residents in DC’s voucher programs and public housing. I appreciate Director Pettigrew being clear-eyed about how DCHA’s organizational failures have harmed residents, and his commitment to restoring lost trust. As DCHA continues working on the […]
May 30, 2024 – Committee on Housing Mark-Up
May 23, 2024 – Committee on Housing Public Roundtable
PR25-0684 – “Housing Production Trust Fund Board Chapman Todd Confirmation Resolution of 2024”PR25-0716 – “Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Heather Wellington Confirmation Resolution of 2024”PR25-0717 – “Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency Carri Cowan Confirmation Resolution of 2024”
Councilmember Robert White Joins George Washington Law Students and Humane Rescue Alliance to Introduce Pets in Housing Act
For immediate release: WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2024) –Today, Councilmember White introduced the Pets in Housing Act, the country’s most ambitious pets and housing bill to-date. Councilmember White was proud to work with the George Washington University Law School Animal Welfare Project and the Humane Rescue Alliance to develop this bill that makes commonsense reforms […]