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Fenty Administration Reaches Agreement to Remove Billboards After Decades of Display

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Fenty Administration Reaches Agreement to Remove Billboards After Decades of Display

(Washington, DC) - Today Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced that the District reached a settlement agreement with Clear Channel regarding the removal of four billboards located at:

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4th Street NW
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P Street, NW
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3rd Street, NE
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K Street, NE

“These billboards have been a source of frustration for the residents of the Mount Vernon neighborhood for years,” Fenty said in a statement. “We are excited to see them come down today and that an agreement could be reached so quickly without unnecessary time, expense or further litigation.”

For decades, residents in wards 2 and 5 have described the billboards as neighborhood detractions, even referring to them as outright blight. Today, the Mayor was elated to notify residents and community leaders alike of the removal of the billboards.

Clear Channel began removing the billboards this morning and will complete removal no later than December 21. In addition, Clear Channel will take down all supporting posts for the billboards by December 31.

“I’m thrilled we’ve reached this amicable settlement with Clear Channel,” said Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Director Linda Argo. “I would also like to express my gratitude for the community’s invaluable assistance in these efforts.”