Report finds Trayon White violated DC Council's Code of Conduct
Newly released report says Councilmember Trayon White violated DC's Code of Conduct
A report on the investigation into D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was released Wednesday. The findings say that White violated D.C.'s Code of Conduct. According to Councilmember Kenyon McDuffie, who is heading up the committee investigating White, a meeting will be held on Monday to consider recommending sanctions based on the findings.
WASHINGTON - D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is one step closer to being expelled from the Council following the release of an investigative report that alleges he violated multiple provisions of the city’s code of conduct.
The independent investigation, conducted by the law firm Latham & Watkins LLP and commissioned by an ad hoc committee of the council, examined allegations that White accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for extending city contracts.
The report, which includes an in-depth analysis and 29 supporting exhibits, was submitted to the council on Monday.
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Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, chair of the ad hoc committee, stated that the report found "substantial evidence" that White engaged in conduct violating several provisions of the D.C. Council’s Code of Official Conduct related to the bribery allegations.
However, McDuffie noted that the investigation did not find sufficient evidence to prove White violated residency requirements outlined in the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973.
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The committee, which was established in August by Chairman Phil Mendelson, has repeatedly offered White opportunities to meet with the investigative team.
White has so far refused to do so.
The committee plans to meet Monday, Dec. 16, at 9:30 a.m. to deliberate on the findings and consider recommending sanctions against White.
White, who was arrested earlier this year on federal bribery charges, has not publicly responded to the investigative report or the committee’s findings.
The outcome of the committee’s deliberations could determine whether White remains on the council or faces expulsion in what would be a significant political shakeup for the city.
Read the full report here.