March 15, 2023
D.C. won’t give timeline on Wilson Pool reopening
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MEDIA CONTACT: Christian Damiana 202.258.9532 | cdamiana@dccouncil.gov Councilmember Matt Frumin Commits to Voluntarily Donate His Historical Records to the DC Archives Frumin will donate his papers at the conclusion of his first term in 2027, which coincides with the Archives’ 40th anniversary and the opening of its new facility. WASHINGTON, DC –– Councilmember Matt Frumin announced his commitment to gift his papers and historical records to the District of Columbia Archives in a letter he transmitted to Secretary of State Kimberly Bassett today. The commitment will improve Council transparency, preserve DC’s local history, and support the DC Archives. “This is about transparency,” Frumin said. “Donating my records to the DC Archives will ensure our historic work expanding opportunity and creating a more inclusive Ward 3 will be accessible for generations to come.” Current public records laws do not mandate the preservation of Councilmembers’ records. As a result, when Councilmembers leave office, their papers are typically lost and never become inaccessible to the public. Councilmember Frumin is the first Councilmember to make the bold and transparent step…
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