We welcome partners who share our mission to protect residents and build safer neighborhoods. I will continue working with those committed to good-faith progress, because our city’s safety and fairness depend on it.
At-Large Councilmember Robert White
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And Congress needs to do its part — starting by restoring D.C.’s budget so we can fully fund the public safety, housing, and health resources our residents deserve.
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Homelessness should never be criminalized. Just because someone is unhoused does not mean they deserve to be thrown out. This is a crisis, not a crime. We have resources and availability right now, and we encourage everyone who is unhoused to come inside and connect with the help that’s here.
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We must also invest in what matters — Medicaid, housing, and other critical supports should never be cut.
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To our youth: the data is clear. Locking kids up for petty crimes often makes them more likely to reoffend. Detention is not a solution. True justice means protecting our youth while holding them accountable.
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Crime is at a 30-year low, but we still have work ahead. Accountability isn’t negotiable. Anyone who commits a crime, regardless of age, must be held responsible. Period.
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Like any other jurisdiction, we’re working every day to keep our city safe. It’s not easy, but we’re doing it and I know we must do more. I understand the fears and frustrations of our residents.
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I’m frustrated that the President is using D.C. as a political pawn, treating our city as a backdrop for national politics. It’s a contradiction to pardon those who incited the January 6 riots, then turn around and make D.C. the poster child for violent crime to push an agenda.
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Statement from Councilmember Robert White on Federal Control of the Metropolitan Police Department
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Hi Neighbors, Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed starting today from August 4-8. My Office will reopen on Monday, August 11. While we are away, please visit our website for key resources and constituent services information.Looking forward to connecting with you when I return.
