From Council Chair Phil Mendelson:
“The federal charges against Councilmember Trayon White are deeply disturbing. Notwithstanding the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty, the allegations, together with the government’s affidavit, are a gut punch to the public trust in the Council.
Unfortunately, the judicial process can be slower than the public’s right to accountable government. Accordingly, I will be following the Council’s Rules and establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to assess the situation…
Read my full statement here:”
From Council Member Charles Allen:
“Public service is a public trust. It requires elected officials to make decisions in the District’s best interests – not our own. The charges facing CM Trayon White are shocking, extremely serious, & a profound disappointment to residents who trusted him to represent them.
While he is innocent until proven guilty in a criminal court, I agree w/ Chair Mendelson that the Council must immediately move forward with our own investigation & review process through the creation of an ad hoc committee to propose next steps, including potential expulsion.
In the interim, Councilmember T White cannot continue to chair his committee. Taking these actions will put Ward 8 first and protect the public trust and the integrity of the Council.”
From Council Member Robert White:
Statement Regarding Recent Criminal Complaint Against Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.:
