Washington, D.C
New Metro CEO Randy Clarke starts today
Randy Clarke, Metro’s new CEO, begins at present and he’s obtained a giant job on his fingers.
Why it issues: Washingtonians have misplaced religion in Metro. Its new chief will both regain the general public’s belief or injury it additional.
Particulars: Clarke, who most not too long ago headed Austin’s transit company, has additionally labored for a transit commerce group right here in D.C. and for Boston’s public transit company. With a wage of $485,000 a yr, he’ll now be the highest-paid transit chief within the nation.
What they are saying: Former colleagues and executives applauded Clarke’s management fashion and name him a folks particular person.
- Enjoyable truth: He’s additionally recognized to journey the prepare and the bus. He met his wife on the T in Boston.
He’s detail-oriented.
When huge snowstorms shut down Boston’s subway in 2015, Clarke didn’t “shrink from the problem” of overhauling the system, in accordance with Joe Aiello, who chaired an oversight board there. It took months for sure elements of the T to get again up and operating, Aiello provides.
On the American Public Transportation Affiliation in D.C., CEO Paul Skoutelas says Clarke had a “main hand” in serving to transit companies throughout the nation implement congressionally mandated security methods for commuter rail methods.
He’s candid.
Aiello credit Clarke for making a extra clear tradition at MBTA by talking overtly to the board concerning the company’s shortfalls and challenges. “He dragged alongside others who had been beneath him, (and made them) really feel extra free to talk.”
He’s politically savvy and good at whipping votes.
In Austin, Clarke pushed by an bold, multi-billion-dollar transportation growth challenge — together with new mild rail strains. The hard-fought two-year marketing campaign ended with roughly 58% voter approval.
- Sure, however: The challenge was opposed by some residents who stated the cash could be higher spent on issues akin to reasonably priced housing. Moreover, the challenge will price $5 billion extra (virtually double) than what voters initially accepted.
In Boston, Clarke obtained native leaders to spice up the T’s funding. Aiello stated that by highlighting and figuring out issues of safety and desires, Clarke’s perception led the board to spice up the $300 million annual funding request to $1 billion.
He’s union-friendly.
Darrell Sorrells, vice chairman of ATU Native 1091 in Austin, informed Axios that Clarke pioneered common conferences with the union in an effort to foster a wholesome working relationship. The conferences have continued since Clarke left city.
- Sure, however: Austin’s CapMetro noticed a steep drop in ridership through the pandemic. Staffing shortages led to decreased frequency on bus routes.
State of play: WMATA is grappling with a variety of worrisome issues of safety from the continued 7000-series prepare debacle to the lapse in testing and coaching of over 70 prepare operators. Plus, the company is bracing for a serious finances shortfall as a result of pandemic.
- Context: WMATA is a a lot bigger company than Clarke has beforehand helmed. He’ll go from overseeing a $318 million working finances in Austin to a $2 billion working finances in D.C.
The underside line: Whereas Clarke’s obtained a mountain of Metro issues to climb, colleagues from across the nation consider he’s geared up for the problem.
Washington, D.C
PHOTOS: Washington Nationals unveil District Blueprint uniforms to kick off 20th anniversary season – WTOP News
The District Blueprint uniforms feature a baby blue jersey and cap sporting a stylized block “W.”
A stylized block “W” is surrounded by an outline of the Capitol Dome, flanked on either side by cherry blossoms.
An image of D.C.’s iconic street grid printed on the jersey represents the players “wearing the city’s streets on our heart,” according to a news release from the team.
A 3D interlocking D.C. logo on the jersey’s chest nods to the 1956 Washington Senators logo, while mosaic detailing on the white pants celebrates the diverse community, according to the team.
The Nationals will wear the District Blueprint uniforms for the first time on March 29 and March 30, 2025.
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It’s been more than a year since Blake Bozeman was shot and killed at a nightclub along H Street Northeast, and now a man tasked with stopping gun violence in D.C. is under arrest.
“He wasn’t just an athlete, he was a businessman, he was a realtor, he had community service,” Blake Bozeman’s father, Todd Bozeman, told News4 at a basketball game honoring his son.
The 31-year-old was known as a family man and stand-out basketball star at Morgan State
University.
“Some people say he finished the race, but he really didn’t finish the race because he didn’t get his kids through,” Todd Bozeman said.
On Friday, D.C. police announced two arrests in the case: Cotey Wynn and Antwan Shelton were arrested and charged with first degree murder while armed.
Police said the shooting happened at the Cru Hookah Lounge along H Street.
Wynn is known for his work on D.C. streets as a violence interrupter with the Cure the Streets program. The organization works with the District’s Office of the Attorney General.
Wynn and Shelton were at the lounge and allegedly planned the shooting, according to court documents.
Investigators released photos of Wynn and Shelton walking up to the lounge before the shooting, which show the moments Shelton allegedly began firing inside the crowded lounge, striking and killing Bozeman and injuring three other people.
“He’s not going to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle, do the father daughter dance, none of that,” Todd Bozeman said.
Blake Bozeman worked as a realtor and left behind his wife and three young kids.
In a statement to News4, the OAG said, “These allegations are deeply troubling, and our hearts go out to the victims, their families and their loved ones. Our office had no knowledge of Cotey’s potential involvement in any events related to his arrest.”
Both Wynn and Shelton remain behind bars and are due back in court on April 1.
Former D.C. Chief of Police Jerry Wilson, who led the Metropolitan Police Department during the tumultuous late 60s and early 70s, died earlier this month at the age of 96.
Former D.C. Chief of Police Jerry Wilson, who led the Metropolitan Police Department during the tumultuous late 60s and early 70s, died earlier this month at the age of 96 in an assisted living facility in Gainesville, Virginia, according to the Washington Post.
Wilson was born in 1928 in South Hill, Virginia, before moving to North Carolina. He dropped out of high school as a young man to join the United States Navy, serving from 1943 to 1946. He pivoted to the United States Marine Corps until 1947, before heading home and finishing up school.
In 1949, Wilson joined the D.C. police force. He quickly rose in the ranks, and becoming the Field Operations Commander as Assistant Chief of Police.
As assistant chief, Wilson took an important stand in the aftermath of the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, prohibiting officers from firing at looters and rioters during the riots that followed the assassination, according to the Washington Post.
Many said Wilson’s action prevented widespread bloodshed in the City.
He was promoted to chief the next year, largely in part of his handling of the riots. Wilson was the last police chief before D.C. received home rule in 1974.
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