Councilmember Trayon White

Maddy summaryThis resolution disapproves a $7 million reprogramming request that would shift funds from the Anacostia pool replacement and Congress Heights Recreation Center modernization projects to complete the Southeast Tennis Learning Center. It declares an emergency because the reprogramming would automatically be approved on December 21, 2025, unless the Council acts. The Council aims to prevent delays to the Anacostia and Congress Heights projects, which are already delayed, and ensure funding for youth-focused recreation spaces. This procedural resolution directly affects the District of Columbia's Department of Parks and Recreation budget allocation for FY 2026.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution disapproves a $7 million request to shift funds within the District's 2026 Parks and Recreation budget. Specifically, it blocks moving money from the Anacostia pool replacement and Congress Heights recreation center projects to complete the Southeast Tennis Learning Center. The Council formally rejects this funding reprogramming under D.C. law, preventing the Department of Parks and Recreation from using those resources for the tennis center project. The resolution takes immediate effect upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution seeks an emergency exemption from the District's Green Building Act of 2006 for the Congress Heights Recreation Center in Ward 8, specifically to allow an indoor pool without meeting net zero energy standards. It directly affects the modernization project for this community recreation center, which has long been requested by residents. The exemption is proposed due to site constraints - heritage trees blocking geothermal well installation and insufficient space - making compliance with net zero standards impractical without significant delays. The resolution bypasses standard amendment procedures through an emergency declaration to expedite the pool's inclusion.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts new District government-built natatoriums (public swimming pools) in Ward 8 from the net zero energy requirements of the Green Building Act, while requiring them to meet at least LEED Silver certification standards. It directly affects Ward 8 natatorium projects funded by the District government. The key change modifies the Green Building Act to remove the net zero energy mandate for these specific facilities and mandates a minimum LEED Silver level for construction. The bill is structured as an emergency amendment with a 90-day expiration period.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily exempts new District government-built natatoriums (indoor pools) in Ward 8 from the standard net zero energy requirements under the Green Building Act. Instead, it requires these facilities to meet at least LEED Silver certification standards. The exemption and new standard apply only to District projects in Ward 8 and expire 225 days after the bill takes effect. The bill modifies the Green Building Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-234) without changing overall energy standards for other District buildings.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation (WOLCF), which provides scholarships, mentoring, and international travel opportunities to high school students in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington, DC. The Council of the District of Columbia formally thanks the foundation for awarding over $500,000 in scholarships and supporting programs like the International Ambassadors Program that expand students' academic and cultural horizons. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no new requirements or funding.

Maddy summaryThe Ticket Amnesty Act of 2025 allows District residents with unpaid parking, standing, stopping, or automated traffic enforcement tickets to pay the original fine amount (without accrued penalties) during a six-month program. It directly affects people with old ticket debts - over $1.3 billion in unpaid fines nationally, disproportionately impacting residents in majority-Black neighborhoods where 62% of traffic fines were issued from 2016-2020. The bill requires the Mayor to establish the program, administered by the DMV, to waive penalties upon payment of the original ticket amount, closing the infraction and crediting revenue to the District’s General Fund. This builds on past success, like the 2021 amnesty that resolved $44 million in tickets.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires adult bicyclists riding on public streets in Washington, D.C., to carry liability insurance with coverage levels matching those required for cars. The law mandates that riders keep proof of this insurance, which can be shown physically or digitally, and allows police to request it during traffic stops or accident investigations. Penalties for non-compliance include fines of up to $100 for a first offense and up to $500 for repeat offenses, with a potential six-month ban on using public roads after a third violation. Minors, riders on private property or exclusive bike paths, and participants in organized events with their own coverage are exempt from these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles to create an optional, voluntary classification for driver's licenses and state ID cards that indicates a person has a mental disability. To receive this designation, individuals must provide certification from a licensed healthcare professional confirming their condition, and the specific mark used will be a discreet symbol or code that does not reveal detailed medical information. The DMV must consult with healthcare experts, advocacy groups, and law enforcement to decide on the format, while allowing cardholders to add or remove the classification at any time. The primary goal is to help emergency responders and law enforcement understand potential cognitive limitations without disclosing private health details.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific public alley system in Square 5730, located between Gainesville and Hartford Streets in Southeast Washington, as the "Reverend Dr. Judy Talbert Street." The legislation formally changes the name of this area to honor Reverend Dr. Judy Talbert and applies only to the public alleyways within the defined boundaries. Once enacted, the change will be recorded in the District of Columbia Register, but the bill does not alter the physical structure or ownership of the land.