Former DC Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio under investigation after departing Bowser Administration, Mayor Bowser says

WASHINGTON — Former D.C. Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio is under investigation by the legal counsel's office following his departure from the administration last week, according to D.C. Mayor Murel Bowser.

Bowser released a press release that the circumstances of Falcicchio's departure led her to initiate an investigation. According to a press conference Monday, Bowser was aware of any "allegations of potential wrongdoings" the day before initiating the investigation and was notified by her lawyer. 

The role Falcicchio previously held was split between Chief of Staff Lindsey Parker and Interim Deputy Mayor Keith Anderson. Lindsey Parker was appointed Chief of Staff. She joined the administration in 2015, where she led community engagement. She also served as the Chief Technology Officer in 2019 and the Assistant City Administrator since 2022. 

Keith Anderson was appointed interim deputy mayor for Planning and Economic Development. He previously served as the Director of the DC Department of General Services, which sustain the district's real estate portfolio.

Bowser said in a statement the investigation does not involve any allegations of improprieties related to business transactions. 

On Monday, the mayor's office released Mayor Bowser's statement on the department of John Falcicchio from the DC Government. 

Read the full statement below:

“As you are aware, last week John Falcicchio departed from the DC government. I know you have many questions, but please understand that as this is a sensitive matter that includes privacy concerns, we will not be able to discuss it any further. However, I am able to say that the circumstances of his departure led me to initiate an investigation. The legal counsel’s office is leading the investigation, following established policies and procedures. I have made it clear that my expectation is that all staff will cooperate fully with this investigation. 

“I can also tell you that this investigation does not involve any allegations of improprieties related to business transactions. There is no reason for our important work on behalf of the residents of the District of Columbia to slow down. I have every confidence in my new Chief of Staff, Lindsey Parker, and in our Interim Deputy Mayor, Keith Anderson, and in the 37,000 employees of DC Government to keep us moving ahead.”

Deputy Director and Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel Vanessa Natale said the scope of the investigation is based upon sensitive matters. She also noted there are privacy concerns with the investigation and will not be made public.