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PR 26-0014

Expulsion of Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. Resolution of 2024

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC Council expels Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. effective February 4, 2025, removing him from office via Resolution R26-0017.

Resolution R26-0017, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 001437
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0014

Legislative bill overview

Resolution R26-0017 expels Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. from the District of Columbia Council, effective February 4, 2025. The resolution was introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and passed on final reading with amendments before becoming effective.

Why is this important

Council expulsions are rare and serious actions that remove elected officials from office before their term expires, bypassing standard electoral processes. This action affects DC's legislative body composition and raises questions about the conduct that triggered the expulsion and the Council's internal governance standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Grounds for expulsion: The resolution does not specify the underlying conduct or charges justifying expulsion, leaving public understanding incomplete
  • Due process concerns: Questions about whether standard procedural protections were afforded to the councilmember before expulsion
  • Representation impact: Removal of an elected official without voter input raises questions about democratic accountability and constituent representation in that district

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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