Norton to go to Sherman Circle to Encourage Lights in an NPS Park to Enhance Public Safety (8/24/10)
August 24, 2010
Norton to go to Sherman Circle to Encourage Lights in an NPS Park to Enhance Public Safety
August 24, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today will go to Sherman Circle, at the intersection of Kansas and Illinois Avenues NW at 3:00 p.m., to meet with D.C. Councilmember Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) and to inspect a National Park Service (NPS) park close to where a homicide occurred in Ward 4 over the weekend. The community is concerned about the absence of lights in the park. The Congresswoman said, “This park beautifies the neighborhood, but it is dark at night, making it almost impossible for neighbors to feel safe. I want to see if a few lights can make this park a welcoming venue.” Norton spoke to U.S. Park Police Chief Salvatore Lauro this afternoon and appreciates that the park police and NPS agreed to send representatives to the meeting at the park.