Don't Be Fooled: Recall Effort Misleads on Charles' Record

Petition organizers with a national political agenda aim to mislead you about Charles Allen’s record. A neighbor and father of two DCPS students, Charles works to reach consensus and win support for solutions to complex issues – especially public safety. He’s a fierce advocate for Ward 6 residents. That’s why we overwhelmingly elected him to represent us just over one year ago. Public safety is Charles’ top priority — click here to learn more about his record.

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Planned Parenthood Stands With Charles

“We continue to endorse him and categorically do not support any effort to recall our Ward 6 Councilmember – and a true champion of reproductive freedom – from the DC Council for vague and dubious reasons. This is an unnecessary distraction from the real work we all need to do to fight for health equity in Washington, DC.”  ~ Laura Meyers, Co-CEO, Planned Parenthood Advocates of DC, MD, and NoVa

Charles Allen Delivers for Ward 6.

Did you know Charles has secured nearly a billion in funding for neighborhoods schools, parks, libraries, and rec centers since joining the Council?

Firefighters and EMTs Stand With Charles

“He has had our backs to make sure firefighters and EMTs have the tools and resources they need to protect DC residents, fought for better pay and benefits for those who serve this great city, and expanded protections for our members’ health and safety. Now IAFF Local 36 has his back, too — we fully support Charles Allen as the Ward 6 Councilmember and oppose any recall effort.” ~David Hoagland, President, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 36

Charles Allen Delivers for Ward 6.

Did you know that under Charles’ leadership, Ward 6 has built more affordable housing than any other Ward in the District? Since 2015, that’s 2,557 new homes with more underway.

Sierra Club DC Stands With Charles

“Charles Allen is our environmental and climate champion on the DC Council. He’s a fighter for reducing climate pollution and air pollution in DC. Charles Allen has led efforts to transition the District off fossil fuels, reduce utility bills through energy efficiency, and expand sustainable transportation. The Sierra Club and the environmental community will fight to keep our champion on the DC Council.”

Charles Allen Delivers for DC.

Did you know Charles Allen championed legislation that created DC’s Fair Elections program that brought public financing to local elections?

SEIU 32BJ Stands With Charles

“On behalf of 10,000 property services workers in DC, among over 175,000 in 12 states, 32BJ SEIU today announced their strong opposition to the campaign to recall Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen. Motivated by Allen’s long track record of improving life for low-wage working families and essential workers, the union is throwing their full support behind the effort to defeat the campaign.” ~ Jaime Contreras, Executive Vice President, SEIU 32BJ:

Charles Allen Delivers for DC.

Did you know Charles moved legislation to ban ghost guns, increase the penalty on extended magazines for firearms, and created DC’s Red Flag law?

Ward 6 Dems Stand With Charles

“The Ward 6 Democrats fully support our democratically-elected Councilmember, Charles Allen, and unequivocally oppose this recall effort…Contrary to the messaging of the recall campaign, Charles is not the reason for DC’s crime problems. He has been tackling this issue head on, not avoiding it as the recall campaigners would have you believe. In short, this is a distraction at a time when DC can least afford it.” ~ Elizabeth Engel, Chair, Ward 6 Dems

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Petition organizers aim to mislead you about Charles Allen’s record. Here’s the language from our campaign on the petition ballot. All names will be publicly presented to the Board of Elections. Please don’t add yours. 

Public safety is his top priority. Charles:

  • Expanded MPD’s annual Police Cadet pipeline from 15 to 150 new recruits;
  • Established a $25k signing bonus for new officers during a nationwide police shortage;
  • Incentivized senior officers to stay on the force instead of retiring; and
  • Led the Council in approving MPD budgets over $500 million per year.

Charles also passed laws that:

  • Banned “ghost guns”;
  • Increased penalties for dangerous automatic weapons;
  • Created DC’s “Red Flag Law” to get guns off our streets; and
  • Established the first Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Ward 6 overwhelmingly elected Charles three times because he works to reach consensus and win support for solutions to complex issues. A neighbor and father of two DCPS students, Charles fights every day for Ward 6. He’s secured nearly $1 billion to modernize Ward 6 schools, parks, libraries, and recreation centers. He’s leading efforts to save Metro, get dangerous drivers off our roads, and make government more transparent and accountable.

Crime in the District is a serious issue. The causes aren’t simple; neither are the solutions. Let’s look beyond the distortions and work together to make DC safer.