RESPONSE FROM COUNCILMAN GRAY'S OFFICE RE: REMOVAL OF BARRY FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Emails are as follows:
Thank you for sharing your views with Chairman Gray. The Council
does not have the authority to remove one of its members. Only the
registered voters of Ward 8 can initiate a recall of their
Councilmember. And, under the home rule act, a member cannot be
recalled in the first 365 days of his current term. CM Barry’s current
term began January 2, 2009. I would encourage you to share your views
with CM Barry as well.Dawn Slonneger
Chief of Staff
Office of Chairman Vincent C. Gray
Council of the District of Columbia
202-724-8057
However on a positive note there are reports from people who contacted Judge Robinson that she welcomes letters from the public expressing their views on the matter.
Letters can be mailed to:
JUDGE DEBORAH ROBINSON
333 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
*Will try to get a fax number or inquires can be made by calling Chambers: (202) 354-3070 Courtroom Deputy: Lorita Miller (202) 354-3167
Perhaps in light of Councilman Barry's health concerns the judge can persuade Mr. Barry to resign his council seat to focus on his personal matters (including his health )in lieu of being incarcerated.