WASHINGTON — The DC Council voted on an emergency measure Tuesday that will eliminate a committee that Councilmember Trayon White is chair of and redistribute it. This comes after White was arrested on federal bribery charges.
White was arrested last month and is accused of using his position to pressure government agencies to renew lucrative public safety contracts in exchange for tens of thousands of dollars in cash and the promise of further kickbacks. Court documents say that ultimately, White agreed to receive approximately $156,000 and accepted $35,000 between four cash payments.
The Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth affairs was eliminated Tuesday. However, DC Council plans to establish a sub-committee that will be chaired by Councilmember Zachary Parker…