ANC Rep Rachelle Nigro wrote on her IG:
“First I want to say thank you to everyone who supported the No Jail at 501 New York Ave. especially the constituents of ANC 2G06, the commissioners of ANC 2G and 6E, the surrounding constituents, the developers and all of the supporters. Unfortunately the BZA did not agree with ANC 2G and they decided with the government with a vote of 5-0-0. As it stands right now the potential jail will come to 501 New York Ave.
and all of the concerns that we brought up will come true. What is interesting is that the Board agreed with the Department of Corrections that no one will be released from 501 New York Ave. and that is a condition. What we know from from testimony is that that possibly can’t be correct because of constitutional issues. More information to come! Stay safe!”
Ed. Note: We last spoke about the plans for a jail there back in July 2023.
Lots of photos of 501 New York Ave, NW:
Stay tuned.