The Great Ward 8!
Ward 8 Democrats Unveil New Community
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Program Book - May 19 |
Ward 8 Democrats Endorse
Karl Racine to Keep AG Seat
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Comes Close But No Endorsements for council chairman and At-Large Council Seats at Candidates’ Forum
The Ward 8 Democrats voted to endorse DC Attorney General Karl Racine’s efforts to keep his seat for four more years. His endorsement came during the Ward 8 Democrats Candidates’ Forum for Council Chairman, At-large Councilmember and DC Attorney General. The forum focused on a range of topics including preserving affordable housing, increasing workforce development and fighting for stronger schools in Ward 8. The DC Democratic primary is Tuesday, June 19.
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Program Book - April 21 |
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, appointed recording secretary in 2016, was elected to the same role; and Darryl Ross, who was reelected as treasurer.
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, appointed recording secretary in 2016, was elected to the same role; and Darryl Ross, who was reelected as treasurer.
Ward 8 Democrats
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Ward 8 Democrats Holiday/Kwanzaa Celebration
Saturday, December 21 , 2019
Noon to 2 pm
Location: TBA
Saturday, December 21 , 2019
Noon to 2 pm
Location: TBA
2021 District Budget Discussion
Saturday, January 18 , 2020
Time: TBD
R.I.S.E. Center
2730 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave SE
Saturday, January 18 , 2020
Time: TBD
R.I.S.E. Center
2730 Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave SE
Photo highlights from 2017 Biennial Convention
Ward 8 Democrats Issues Statement on the Passing of Founder
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