DC Councilman Charles Allen Faces Recall Effort Amid Rising Crime Rates

Former federal worker Jennifer Squires leads the campaign, citing Allen's support for controversial criminal justice reforms as a contributing factor to the city's crime surge.

• Democratic Councilman Charles Allen of Washington, D.C., is facing a recall effort led by former federal government worker Jennifer Squires, who accuses Allen of supporting policies that have contributed to a rise in crime.
• Allen, who has served as a councilmember since 2015, has been a vocal supporter of the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, a controversial legislation aimed at reducing sentences for several felony crimes.
• The District of Columbia saw a 39% increase in violent crime in 2023, marking its deadliest year since 1997.
• Squires will need to gather approximately 7,500 signatures, equivalent to 10% of registered Ward 6 voters, for a recall election to be held.
• The District of Columbia Police Union, which opposed the RCCA, has not yet committed to fundraising for the recall effort against Allen.

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