DC Council Set To Remove Trayon White From Committee Leadership Role
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D.C. Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White is expected to be removed from his chairmanship of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs by the D.C. Council following his arrest on federal bribery charges.
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White is accused of using his position to influence the extension of violence interruption contracts in exchange for $165,000. He has pleaded not guilty and plans to continue participating in council activities.
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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced the committee’s responsibilities would be transferred to the Committee of the Whole and divided into two subcommittees.
Despite the charges, White remains a councilmember with voting rights.
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