Press Release: Chairman Mendelson Statement on Resignation of DC CFO Jeff DeWitt

News Release — DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wednesday February 17, 2021                                                              

CONTACT: Lindsey Walton

WASHINGTON, DC — Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement on the resignation of DC Chief Financial Officer Jeff DeWitt:

“Jeff DeWitt is the fundamental reason for the District’s current financial health.  His most recent accomplishment has been steering us through the economic damage of the COVID pandemic.  Under his leadership city revenues have grown by over 40% — almost $3 billion, financial management (which was already good) has improved, and Wall Street has given the District a triple-A rating.  Because of his management the Mayor and Council have been able to invest more dollars in affordable housing and social justice initiatives.  We will surely miss Jeff DeWitt, but our fiscal capacity is his legacy.  I wish him well in his new endeavor.”

– 30 –