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Letter to Senate Leadership Regarding Judicial Vacancies

On November 15, members of the DC Council co-signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell regarding the large number of judicial vacancies at the District of Columbia Courts. The letter urged Senate leadership to quickly fill the seats before the end of the year. The full letter is available below. 

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Resources From the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum on November 20, 2024

Public safety is one of Councilmember Frumin's top priorities. On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Councilmember Frumin hosted the Ward 3 Public Safety Forum at the University of the District of Columbia Student Center Ballroom and on Zoom. The meeting was an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the District’s initiatives to address crime and safety, as well as trends in our Ward, and have an opportunity to ask questions about public safety efforts to agency leaders from: Commander Tatjana Savoy - Metropolitan Police Department 2nd District Director Heather McGaffin - Office of Unified Communications Deputy Attorney General Elizabeth Wieser -  Office of the Attorney General Chief of Staff David Ross - Department of Human Services   Thanks to the panelists and all residents who attended the forum. For meeting materials: Scroll down to the bottom of this page to view and download the meeting slides. Click here to watch a recording of the meeting. See the image below for a copy of the fact sheet distributed to attendees:  

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Statement In Response to the Death of a Child In Ward 3

I am terribly saddened to learn of the passing of DeAndre Pettus, a 5-year-old child, in Ward 3 on Sunday. My heart goes out to his family, as well as the Murch Elementary School community during this difficult time. At this time, we still do not know all the details of what led to this horrific tragedy. The Metropolitan Police Department made an arrest on the preliminary charge of first-degree cruelty to children, those charges were filed by the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the defendant appeared in D.C. Superior Court on Monday afternoon. Prosecutors await autopsy results, and the investigation is ongoing. The loss is heartbreaking and sadly follows the death in Ward 3 just the week prior of 1-year-old Journee Moore of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which is being investigated as a homicide. These tragedies are reminders that laying a forceful hand on a child is never acceptable. They also underscore the imperative for the city to provide adequate services to our families with the greatest needs, and clearly there is more we need to…

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Statement In Response to the Loss of MPD Investigator Wayne David

Yesterday, Investigator Wayne David, a 25-year Metropolitan Police Department veteran, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. My deepest sympathies go to his loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time. Investigator David dedicated his life to helping make his native DC a safer place. He was committed to getting guns off our streets, and this loss is yet another reminder that the scourge of guns and the pain they cause continues to plague the District. Every day, our police officers and first responders risk their lives to keep their neighbors safe from harm, and they deserve our thanks and support. I join the entire city in expressing my condolences to the family of Investigator David, as well as my gratitude to all at MPD for their bravery and sacrifice. Matt Frumin Ward 3 Councilmember

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