Former Kennedy Center employees have accused the venue’s leadership of delaying critical waterproofing repairs, contradicting claims that leaks required an urgent shutdown. A letter to Congress, backed by internal documents, suggests the board’s decision may have been influenced by factors beyond structural safety. Legal representation for the whistleblowers argues the center’s justification for closing parts of the facility lacks full transparency. The dispute raises questions about maintenance priorities and the center’s handling of operational risks.
Former Kennedy Center employees accused the iconic performing arts venue's leadership in a letter to Congress of halting planned waterproofing repairs earlier this year. In the Thursday letter, David Seide, an attorney representing the whistleblowers, shared internal documents which he said challenged the Kennedy Center board's claims that these leaks warranted the venue's immediate closure. ...
