NEWS BYTES

BY KATE OCZYPOK

Jelleff Community Friends has launched a survey on the center’s extensive refurbishment project and what community members would like to see improved at the aging facility. The venue, managed by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, is located at 3265 S St. NW. As city agencies carry out cost and design studies, community groups are giving their input into renovations planned for the Ward 2 recreational and community center, which serves all eight city wards. You can find the survey here: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/236JS87.

After dedicating nearly 60 years to public service, Presidential Medal of Freedom-winner Dr. Anthony Fauci is now a “Distinguished University Professor” at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine. He will be part of the Division of Infectious Diseases, an academic division that provides clinic care, research and trains future physicians in infectious diseases. Fauci will also have an appointment at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Two of the eight allegations of sexual harassment brought by a former staff member against her boss, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Chief of Staff and former Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio, have been substantiated. A three-month investigation by D.C.’s Legal Counsel concluded that “the complainant’s substantiated allegations against the [Deputy Mayor] more likely than not constituted sexual harassment as defined and prohibited by Mayor’s Order 2017-313.” Six additional allegations that were investigated were not substantiated, according to the report.

Ward 2 Council member Brooke Pinto announced last month she’s running for re-election in 2024, hoping to serve another four-year term representing the ward on the D.C. Council where she currently serves as Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety. In June 2020, Pinto won a special election to succeed Ward 2 Council Member Jack Evans. With her win, Pinto became the youngest member of the D.C. Council in the city’s history at just 28 years old. She also became the first woman ever to represent Ward 2 in District government.