Councilmember_RobertWhite

DC At-Large Councilmember Robert White, Jr. | Chair, Committee on Housing | Fighting to make life better for all DC neighbors

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

A heat dome is forecast to bring triple-digit heat to the District from July 1-4.

Remember to NEVER leave kids or pets alone in cars, where temperatures can rise very quickly.

Call 9-1-1 if you see a child or a pet in a parked car on a hot day, especially if they are in visible heat distress.

Learn heat safety tips: https://t.co/N2ZMNOCFvV

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

Summer heat and humidity isn't just a health risk to people - extreme heat can also be dangerous for pets.

Use these tips to keep your furry family members cool all summer long.

Learn more at https://t.co/MsTMXeBUs8.

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 AM. Temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter.

Limit time outside if possible. Drink lots of water and look out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, like dizziness and nausea. Check on neighbors and pets.

Call 9-1-1 if you or a neighbor need help.

Visit https://t.co/N2ZMNOCFvV for more information.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

URGENT DCHA UPDATE: DCHA is accepting walk-ins at multiple customer service locations.

We advice all needing in-person assistance should visit:

📍 Main Walk-In Location
702 H Street NW

Additional Customer Service Centers:
📍 625 D Street SW
📍 2000 Alabama Avenue SE

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Neighbors,

DCHA systems have been compromised. As a result, my office can’t handle constituent requests until further notice. Stay tuned for updates as DCHA works to resolve this.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

You’ve seen me at community events, office hours, neighborhood meetings—and sometimes catching me off guard in my office 😂

This summer, I want to get out even more. Where should I pull up next? 👀💜

Drop a neighborhood or event, below! ⬇️

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

When we talk about the budget, we’re talking real people, real homes, and real stability. 🏠

Heard from a Ward 7 resident how ReMIT is helping neighbors stay rooted in their communities. That’s why I fight for budget investments that meet real needs.

Housing stability. 💜

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Beautiful day celebrating Juneteenth with neighbors in the District! ✊🏾❤️🖤💚

From the parade route to reconnecting with the community, we honored our history, resilience, and Black excellence.
Thank you to everyone who came out!
Happy Juneteenth!
#Juneteenth #Ward7 #DC

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Congratulations to Urban Gardens Brewing on its historic grand opening today! 🍻✊🏽
Proud to celebrate D.C.’s first Black woman-owned brick-and-mortar brewery. Here’s to entrepreneurship, community, and continued success! 🔥
#Juneteenth #DC #UrbanGardenBrewhouse

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Happy Juneteenth, DC! ❤️💛💚
Celebrating freedom, honoring our history, and lifting up the strong communities carrying this legacy forward.
#Juneteenth #DCCommunity #FreedomDay

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

This budget delivers real wins for DC residents.

$28.2M for housing vouchers.
$500K for foreclosure prevention.
$636K for Youth mentorship.
Support for childcare, workers, tenants, families, and public safety.

This is what it looks like when budget meets you where you are. 💪🏽

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

The annual MLK Parade is something the entire DC government shows up for, yet it has never received dedicated funding. This budget season, I identified funding to support it. As we move through the budget process, let’s make sure that investment stays in place.

[DC Access to Justice Commission @DCATJComm]

So grateful for your support for access to justice.

[DC Access to Justice Commission @DCATJComm]

1/2 Grateful to the many CMs who mentioned access to justice during today's budget work session. @CMRobertWhiteDC @cmdonicrawford @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMWendellFelder @CMCharlesAllen @CMFrumin @BrianneKNadeau @CMBrookePinto @ChmnMendelson Read more about this impactful program...

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

@woodlandRayseen Link to it is in my Bio!

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

As you know, I recently shared the Committee on Housing’s FY27 budget priorities and recommendations and one issue that deserves real attention is support for families exiting Rapid Rehousing.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Creating 38 opportunities for families to transition into more stable housing instead of facing uncertainty after leaving the program.

For many families, this support could make an immediate difference.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

444 families currently in FRSP/Rapid Rehousing are expected to exit the program in FY27.

That’s why this budget funds 26 new vouchers beginning in FY27 and another 12 in FY28.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

Stability starts with investment.

It’s critical that we put dollars where they help residents most, and my team and I are proud to have helped secure these FY27 budget priorities. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/yaygR7wh8H

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

As the budget process continues, I’ll keep fighting for investments that strengthen families, support working residents, and create long-term opportunity across the District.

[Councilmember_RobertWhite @CMRobertWhiteDC]

My FY27 budget priorities remain focused on housing stability, public safety, workforce support, youth investment, and protecting pathways to homeownership for DC residents.