Yesterday, the United States District Court granted the District’s motion to dismiss the complaint filed by the American Federation of Government Employees.

In response to Judge Thomas F. Hogan’s decision, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Attorney General Peter Nickles issued the following statements:

“The Administration is pleased with yesterday's ruling. This decision allows the District to move forward with its commitment to provide residents with the best possible day care options,” said Mayor Fenty.

Peter Nickles said, “I am particularly gratified by the court’s prompt resolution of this outstanding litigation. The decision essentially supports the District’s prerogative to assert sound operational principles in an effort to effectively and successfully manage the Department of Parks and Recreation.”

A full copy of the opinion may be accessed by selecting this link - Lawsuit Opinion*