Councilman preps ban on 'Jumbo Slice' sales

WASHINGTON - Blaming single-slice pizza sales as part of the crime problem in Adams Morgan, a D.C. councilmember is proposing a ban of the popular late-night snack in Adams Morgan.

The crowded bar and nightclub scene on 18th street has had a recent spout of violence, including a shootout that killed a man, and injured two police officers.

D.C. Councilman Jim Graham (D-Ward 1), who represents the neighborhood, tells WJLA-TV that the 'Jumbo Slice" pizza joints that populate the strip are part of the problem.

A recent hidden camera investigation done by the television station showed a recent fight that started just outside of one of the businesses.

However, Graham's proposal does have many opponents, especially among the crowd of people who usually grab a slice after a night out.

A manager of one of the pizza restaurants on 18th Street NW tells WJLA-TV that he feels like he is being unfairly picked on for being "popular"

Graham says he's already spoken with Mayor Fenty about the issue and is drafting legislation.

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