Erie’s Mayor-Elect, Daria Devlin has issued a statement following the district attorney’s decision in the case of Marchello Woodard, calling the moment “serious” and reflective of the community’s demand for accountability and transparency.
While acknowledging that no decision can ease the pain of Woodard’s loved ones, the mayor expressed hope that the ruling brings some measure of closure. The statement thanked the district attorney for her work and emphasized the mayor’s commitment to listening, leading with compassion, and fostering unity in Erie.
In the coming months, the mayor’s office plans to create opportunities for “conversation, healing, and progress,” noting that justice is not defined by a single moment but by ongoing efforts to ensure safety and equity for all residents…