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Disciplinary Action Settlement Agreement in Hatch Act Case Kelvin Robinson
March 21, 2005

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US Office of Special Counsel statement Kelvin Robinson statement

U.S. Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218
Washington, D.C. 20036-4505

U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL REACHES DISCIPLINARY ACTION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN HATCH ACT CASE AGAINST FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF TO D.C. MAYOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/21/05 
CONTACT: CATHY DEEDS, 202-254-3600
CDEEDS@OSC.GOV

WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) announced the settlement of its Petition for Disciplinary Action filed against Mr. Kelvin Robinson, formerly employed by the District of Columbia as Chief of Staff to Mayor Anthony Williams. OSC’s petition, filed with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), charged that Mr. Robinson, while an employee of the District of Columbia, violated the Hatch Act during a campaign rally on August 8, 2002, by specifically asking D.C. employees, many of whom were his subordinates, to volunteer to work on the Mayor’s re-election campaign. Additionally OSC’s petition charged that, in or about May 2002, Mr. Robinson, personally and/or through subordinates, solicited political contributions by asking individuals to purchase tickets to the Kennedy-King dinner, a political fundraiser for the District of Columbia Democratic State Committee.

Mr. Robinson announced his voluntary resignation as Chief of Staff on July 7, 2004, effective August 1, 2004. OSC filed its petition seeking his removal from the District of Columbia on July 9, 2004. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Mr. Robinson agreed not to seek or accept employment with the District of Columbia for a period of two years, beginning August 1, 2004. In return, OSC moved to dismiss its complaint against Mr. Robinson.

The Hatch Act prohibits most District of Columbia and federal employees from seeking nomination or election to a partisan political office; soliciting, accepting or receiving political contributions; using their official authority to interfere with the results of an election; and engaging in political activity while on duty, among other things. OSC provides advisory opinions on the Hatch Act and also enforces the provisions of the Act by filing petitions for disciplinary action.

District of Columbia and federal employees who are charged with violations of the Act are entitled to a hearing before the MSPB. Under the Act, the presumptive penalty for a violation is removal from employment. However, upon a unanimous vote of its members, the MSPB can mitigate the penalty to no less than a 30-day suspension without pay. Employees have the right to appeal the MSPB’s decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 

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MEDIA ADVISORY 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: KELVIN J. ROBINSON
202-744-0379 

KELVIN ROBINSON'S STATEMENT REGARDING THE END OF THE US OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL INVESTIGATION

(Washington, DC) March 21, 2005 --- I am pleased to see an end to the complaint filed by the US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) regarding allegations that I violated provisions of the federal Hatch Act. As I have stated from the beginning no such violations of any federal or District laws or rules ever took place, and that my record of leadership and service to District residents remains unblemished. 

While under the terms of the settlement agreement, I acknowledge OSC's belief that violations occurred, I appreciate that the OSC has also recognized my view of no wrongdoing. Further, I appreciate OSC's acknowledging of my contribution and service, and exemplary employment record.

I am honored to have served the District of Columbia in my public capacity and now look forward to continuing my service as a private citizen, local businessman, volunteer, and resident.

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