For Immediate Release
March 14, 2019
In a joint letter to DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, two Ward two civic groups --
Dupont Circle Citizens Association
and
Foggy Bottom Association
– issued support for the appointment of a special DC Council committee to investigate allegations of unethical actions surrounding Ward Two Councilmember Jack Evans. The groups also asked that Evans be removed from chairmanship of the Finance and Revenue Committee, as well as from the Judiciary Committee, pending the outcome of any investigations.
The full text of the Associations’ joint statement is as follows:
"The Dupont Circle Citizens Association and the Foggy Bottom Citizens Association are deeply troubled by the allegations and recent news reports concerning the conduct of Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans. The integrity of our government is fundamental to our democracy. Given the questions raised regarding Councilmember Evans, we support the appointment of a special committee by the DC Council to investigate the allegations and the Council taking appropriate action based upon the findings of the investigation. Given the seriousness of the allegations, we also urge the council to remove temporarily CM Evans from the Judiciary Committee and the chairmanship of the Finance and Revenue Committee pending the outcome of the investigation."
Contact:
Robin Diener
President Dupont Circle Citizens Association
202 431-9254
Marina Streznewski
President Foggy Bottom Association
202 441-3744
