[Lincolnparkdc] Fwd: Charles Allen recall campaign info

[James Grimaldi]

Fwiw

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From: Noah Bopp <noah.bopp at schoolforethics.org>
Date: Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Subject: Charles Allen recall campaign info
To: <walterstreetdc at googlegroups.com>, 12thStreetsip <
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Neighbors:

Today I saw this news item
<https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2024/01/03/charles-allen-recall-effort>
in Axios about a new campaign to recall Councilmember Charles Allen.  The
organizers are frustrated with Allen's record on crime.

Curious, I wrote to the campaign's leader, Jennifer Squires (whom I do not
know) for more information.  Here's what she said:

*We’re getting our ducks in a row right now; our next steps will be
fundraising and signature gathering. Here’s the verbiage from our press
release this afternoon: *



*“Crime has become a real issue in the District with lasting consequences.
As a mother whose children used to walk to school daily across Capitol Hill
it’s really frightening.  A growing group of us watched as our Councilman,
someone I voted for, systematically did the exact opposite things he should
be doing to keep us safe.  Charles Allen’s actions as Chairman of the
Judiciary and Public Safety Committee to open the jail doors for violent
offenders while slashing the police department budget is having real
consequences.   We are now seeing the results of his failed leadership and
misguided policies.”This movement is still in its infancy but it is growing
fast. We will have more details shortly. To become involved with our effort
you can reach us at: info at recallcharlesallen.com
<info at recallcharlesallen.com>*

I am not affiliated with this campaign and imagine it will have some
supporters and some detractors.  I am sharing information about it because
it is obviously relevant to our neighborhood and I expect we will be
hearing more soon.

As many of you know, I helped to host a conversation about the steep rise
in crime at Mott's with Allen last year, and remain frustrated that the
problem is still acute.

If anyone learns/knows more about the campaign, please share.

      --Noah


Noah Bopp

Founder and Head of School

The School for Ethics and Global Leadership
<http://schoolforethics.org/about/>

202.680.3264
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