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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DC 2025 special election for Ward 8: Guide to early voting, candidates on the ballot
The Brief A special election is being held in D.C. this month. The vote is to fill the position of former city councilmember Trayon White. White was expelled from the council following accusations that he accepted bribes. He is still running in an attempt to regain his seat. WASHINGTON - A special election is being held for Ward 8 in D.C. on July 15. Residents will have the chance to decide on a new councilmember following the expulsion of Trayon White, who was accused of accepting bribes in exchange for extending city contracts. The backstory White, 40, formerly served as Chair of the Council's Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs. He was arrested by the FBI in August 2024, accused of accepting $156,000 in cash payments in exchange for using his position to influence contract renewals. White reportedly agreed to accept the cash payments beginning in June 2024 in exchange for using his position as a D.C. councilmember to pressure government employees at Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) and DYRS to extend several D.C. contracts. What's next Seven candidates were running in a special election for Ward 8 of the Washington, D.C. City Council on July 15 but only four received significant media coverage and will be on the ballot: Salim Adofo, Mike Austin, Sheila Bunn and Trayon White. Here's more about each candidate: Salim Adofo According to his website, Salim Adofo has over 20 years of experience in local and federal government and the non-profit sector. He also served in the Army. In the non-profit sector, Adofo worked as a tenant organizer and along with National Society of Black Engineers, he helped establish the Ward 8 STEM Academy after-school program. As part of his environmental justice efforts, he also established the "Clean Ward 8" initiative, which initiated monthly community clean-up events at schools, parks and recreation centers. Adofo received D.C.'s Community Impact of the Year Award in 2021. He is a graduate of the University of the District of Columbia. Mike Austin Mike Austin is a fourth-generation Washingtonian, attorney, and the former ANC 8C Chairman representing Congress Heights. According to his website, Austin went on to attend law school where he worked at a Community Economic Development Clinic as a student attorney, helping non-profits and community organizations with their legal needs. He became the Legislative Director to former Ward 8 Councilmember, LaRuby May. After his time with May, Mike served as the Legislative Director to the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity. Austin also served as an attorney and Vice President at United Medical Center and formerly served as the Chairman of ANC 8C. Sheila Bunn According to her candidate website, Sheila Bunn is a lifelong resident of Ward 8 with significant experience in government, politics and community advocacy. A single mother of one, Bunn lives in the Bellevue neighborhood of Ward 8 with her daughter. Most recently, she served as Chief of Staff to former D.C. Mayor and Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray, where she was a senior political strategist. Prior to that role, Sheila directed the Consumer Services Division of the Office of the People's Counsel (OPC). She also serves on the Board of Directors for Martha's Table, is the First Vice President of the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Board of Directors and co-chairs the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation Events Committee. Trayon White Trayon White served as the councilmember for Ward 8 after being voted onto the council in 2016. His term began in January 2017 and he chaired the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs. He was re-elected in 2024 with 76% of the vote. He served on the council until he was expelled in February 2025 amid allegations that he accepted bribes. RELATED: DC Council votes unanimously to expel Trayon White White was accused of using his position to influence the extension of violence interruption contracts in exchange for $156,000, using his position to pressure government employees at the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) and DYRS. White is a Washington D.C. native and graduated from Ballou Senior High School. He went to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. His website says White is a "proud father, community advocate and humanitarian." Click to open this PDF in a new window. What to know Early voting begins Friday, July 11. Early voting centers will be open at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and they will remain open until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14. Use the District's online portal to check your voter registration status. The early voting locations include: Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center Anacostia Public Library Van Ness Elementary School Patterson Elementary School All early voting centers will operate as election day vote centers on Tuesday, July 15. Drop boxes have been open since June 13 for mail-in ballots and will remain open until 8 p.m. on Election Day. The drop box locations include: Parklands-Turner Library, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, 115 Atlantic Street SW Department of Human Services, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro, SE Corner of M & Half Street SE You can use the locator tool to find the nearest drop box or election day vote center. Key deadlines Here are the key dates you need to know as the special election comes up. Voter registration deadlines: Online: 21 days before Election Day By mail: Received by 21 days before Election Day In person: Election Day (via same-day registration) Absentee ballot request deadlines: Online: 15 days before Election Day By mail: Received by 15 days before Election Day In person: 15 days before Election Day Absentee ballot return deadlines: By mail: Postmarked by Election Day In person: Received by Election Day Voting dates: Early voting starts: 8 days before Election Day Early voting ends: 2 days before Election Day Election Day: July 15, 2025
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UTB asset finance finalises 'complex' refinance deal
United Trust Bank (UTB) Asset Finance has completed a 'complex' £625,000 ($853,026) refinancing agreement to facilitate a transport company's purchase of a coach operator. Crystal Business Finance director Mike Austin initiated the deal, connecting with UTB's business development manager Paul Barter to support the client, a coach operator aiming to acquire another business. The financing involved refinancing part of the client's existing fleet and several coaches owned by the target company. It was underwritten by Rob Irving, UTB's roving asset finance underwriter for the North of England. UTB said the process faced hurdles due to incomplete documentation and missing invoices. After fulfilling all requirements, UTB transferred funds to the client's solicitor, who issued a letter of undertaking, disbursed the funds to the vendor upon acquisition, and confirmed the transaction's completion. Austin said: 'This was not a straightforward case, but I talked to Paul Barter at UTB and he quickly confirmed that they would be able to do it. Once our client was ready to go ahead, Rob Irving completed the underwriting and UTB's operations team completed all the admin, processing and arrangements with the solicitors to enable my client's acquisition to proceed.' Barter commented: 'We pride ourselves on being able to take on more complex deals, which benefit from having direct communication with our underwriters from the start. 'Thanks very much to Mike for giving us the opportunity to show what UTB are capable of and for the excellent support we received from him and the Crystal team in getting this deal over the line.' In March, UTB appointed Lisa Thomas as head of credit for asset finance. Thomas brings more than 20 years of experience in the sector. She has previously worked with various funders such as Syscap, RBS, and Hitachi, before joining Société Générale Equipment Finance in 2007. Over the past four years, she served as head of strategic and portfolio risk at SGEF. "UTB asset finance finalises 'complex' refinance deal" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UTB asset finance finalises 'complex' refinance deal
United Trust Bank (UTB) Asset Finance has completed a 'complex' £625,000 ($853,026) refinancing agreement to facilitate a transport company's purchase of a coach operator. Crystal Business Finance director Mike Austin initiated the deal, connecting with UTB's business development manager Paul Barter to support the client, a coach operator aiming to acquire another business. The financing involved refinancing part of the client's existing fleet and several coaches owned by the target company. It was underwritten by Rob Irving, UTB's roving asset finance underwriter for the North of England. UTB said the process faced hurdles due to incomplete documentation and missing invoices. After fulfilling all requirements, UTB transferred funds to the client's solicitor, who issued a letter of undertaking, disbursed the funds to the vendor upon acquisition, and confirmed the transaction's completion. Austin said: 'This was not a straightforward case, but I talked to Paul Barter at UTB and he quickly confirmed that they would be able to do it. Once our client was ready to go ahead, Rob Irving completed the underwriting and UTB's operations team completed all the admin, processing and arrangements with the solicitors to enable my client's acquisition to proceed.' Barter commented: 'We pride ourselves on being able to take on more complex deals, which benefit from having direct communication with our underwriters from the start. 'Thanks very much to Mike for giving us the opportunity to show what UTB are capable of and for the excellent support we received from him and the Crystal team in getting this deal over the line.' In March, UTB appointed Lisa Thomas as head of credit for asset finance. Thomas brings more than 20 years of experience in the sector. She has previously worked with various funders such as Syscap, RBS, and Hitachi, before joining Société Générale Equipment Finance in 2007. Over the past four years, she served as head of strategic and portfolio risk at SGEF. "UTB asset finance finalises 'complex' refinance deal" was originally created and published by Leasing Life, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Prop Ford-Robinson signs new Gloucester deal
Gloucester prop Jamal Ford-Robinson has agreed a new deal to stay with the Premiership has made more than a century of appearances for the Cherry and Whites since signing for the club in 31-year-old, who can play at both loose-head and tight-head, has played in 10 matches so far this campaign, starting one of them, and scored two tries."Jamal is an integral member of the squad, his ability to play on both sides of the scrum is unique and his try-scoring ability from close range is prolific," said, external director of rugby George Skivington."We've got some good, young props coming through here and Jamal has been great in sharing tips and tricks with them and helping them develop their game."Ford-Robinson's new contract comes a week after the club announced the triple signings of scrum-half Mike Austin and forwards Hugh Bockenham and Josh Basham for the 2025-26 season.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gloucester to bring in scrum-half Austin
Gloucester have signed scrum-half Mike Austin from Championship side Hartpury. The half-back will move to Kingsholm in the summer after two seasons with Gloucester's Championship neighbours. Austin has played twice for Gloucester this season after joining the club temporarily from his Championship employers in February. He was a replacement in the pool stage win over Exeter before starting their quarter-final loss at Newcastle.
