In a time of uncertainty, rising violence, underfunded schools, and overlooked communities, Ward 8 stands at a crossroads—and there is one name that represents hope, resilience, and real leadership: Oliver Linner Roy.

Oliver is not just running for office. He’s lived every challenge Ward 8 has faced. A product of our public schools, a former foster child, a father, a mentor, and a fierce advocate, Oliver embodies the lived experience that so many elected officials lack. He’s walked the same streets, survived the same systems, and fought for the same justice that many residents still seek.

For decades, Oliver has been a relentless voice for the voiceless. From building programs that support children with special needs to advocating for returning citizens, from championing disability rights to launching food access and housing stabilization efforts—his impact has touched thousands of lives in Ward 8 and across the District.

But this election is not about the past. It’s about the urgency of now.

Ward 8 needs schools that thrive, not just survive. We need streets that are safe—not just policed. We need services that meet families where they are, not systems that leave them behind. Oliver isn’t just aware of these problems—he’s already working to solve them. His “We Must Do Better” initiative boldly targets crime reduction, housing access, youth empowerment, senior support, and economic revitalization in a way that’s both visionary and actionable.

Oliver is not a career politician. He’s a lifelong advocate. A servant-leader who listens. A man of faith and action who shows up—consistently—for families, schools, seniors, and youth. He’s the bridge between government and the people, between policy and the pain residents feel.

Ward 8 doesn’t need another promise. We need a fighter. A healer. A builder.

And that is Oliver Linner Roy.

Now is the time to elect someone who knows Ward 8, loves Ward 8, and will fight relentlessly for Ward 8. Because for Oliver, this campaign isn’t about politics—it’s about purpose.