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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2G · SMD 2G02
Photo of Alexander M. "Alex" Padro
Alexander M. "Alex" PadroAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 2G (photo by Andrew Lightman)

Alexander M. "Alex" Padro

Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2G, SMD 2G02

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Executive director, Shaw Main Streets
Campaign website
alexpadro.com

Executive director of Shaw Main Streets since 2004, he served as a Shaw ANC commissioner from 2001 to 2021 and returned in 2023 as the first commissioner for SMD 2G02 and first chair of ANC 2G.

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Photo: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2G (photo by Andrew Lightman)

Documented positions

Housing

  • Pledges to guide Shaw's development without displacement

    Why did Alex run for ANC 2G02? — Alex Padro

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Alex Padro · alexpadro.com

    “I want to help steer Shaw through new development, businesses, and civic improvements, without displacement.”
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  • Supports historic preservation of Shaw landmarks

    Shaw Track Record — Alex Padro

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Alex Padro · alexpadro.com

    “championed historic preservation, including the redevelopment of the O Street Market, Howard Theatre, and Wonder Bread Factory”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports residents-only parking areas in Shaw

    Shaw Track Record — Alex Padro

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Alex Padro · alexpadro.com

    “helped protect residential parking by creating Residents Only parking areas.”
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