The ethics scandal surrounding D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) has prompted some local activists to go door-to-door in his district to make the case for stronger ethics laws. But critics say members of the D.C. Council should be considered full time because they are working most of the year and receive salaries of $140,000. The D.C. for Democracy petition does not mention Evans, but canvassers have brought up his scandals. Separate efforts to recall Evans from office have run into trouble. The D.C. Board of Elections early last month halted an effort by activists to recall Evans because they lacked the proper paperwork.

Source: Washington Post May 09, 2019 22:08 UTC