Ward Eight Democrats, Inc.
Taking the Next Steps

Our Next Meeting....

New Officers Elected at
Biennial Convention

Voters selected two new members to join three returning officers on the executive committee of the Ward 8 Democrats on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the organization's biennial convention.

Jackie Ward, long-time Ward 8 resident and business owner, was elected to the second vice president position. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A Chairman, Troy Donte’ Prestwood, will join the team as corresponding secretary. Prestwood, who chaired the 2017 convention committee, previously served as the chair of the organization’s public relations committee.
 
Ward and Prestwood will join returning officers Charles Wilson, who was reelected president; Leonard Watson, Jr., who will move up one spot from second vice president to first; Tangela Garnett, who was appointed recording secretary in 2016, was elected to her own term for the same role; and Darryl Ross, who was reelected to the treasurer position. 

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Ward 8 Democrats
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Improving Access to Healthcare
October 21, 2017
12-2 p.m.
Location: United Medical Center
Lower Level Conference Room
1310 Southern Ave., SE
Lunch Served!

Ward 8 Democrats Meeting
November 18, 2017
Location TBD
Ward 8 Kwanzaa Celebration
December 2017
Location TBD

Photo highlights from 2017 Biennial Convention

Ward 8 Democrats Issues Statement on the Passing of Founder
Theresa Howe Jones

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The Ward 8 Democrats extends its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Theresa Howe Jones, a founder of the Ward 8 Democrats, DC statehood activist, and longtime Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner from the Bellevue community.

Ward 8 Democrats Statement on the Passing of Marion Christopher Barry

The Ward 8 Democrats joins with members of our community in mourning the loss of long-time resident and former Ward 8 Democratic city council candidate Marion Christopher Barry, the son the late mayor, councilman and civil rights leader Marion S. Barry.

Trayon White Wins Ward 8 Democratic Primary

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Endorsed Ward 8 candidate Trayon "Ward Eight" White wins decidedly in a crowded five-way council race that included current incumbent LaRuby May as well as Aaron Holmes, Maurice T. Dickens, and Bonita Goode.

Ward 8 Democrats Endorse Trayon "Ward Eight" White
For Council

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White becomes the first non-incumbent candidate to reach the necessary threshold for endorsement in recent election cycles.