Ben Hammer
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 6A, SMD 6A06
Background
- Occupation
- Communications professional
A communications professional at AARP who won ANC 6A's April 2026 special election for SMD 6A06. He serves on the board of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges expanded outreach with neighbors on public safety
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I am already working with neighbors, Citizens Advisory Councils and D.C. officials to make the neighborhood a safer place to live for everyone.”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 32 · ggwash.org
Housing
Supports accessory dwelling units and basement apartments
He wrote that he is open to mixed-use housing above businesses on H Street NE between 13th and 15th Streets.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I support allowing residents to build Accessible Dwelling Units and adding housing by converting basements into apartments”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 23 · ggwash.org
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to expand residents-only street parking and road safety
His April 2026 special-election statement, reprinted by the Hill Rag, also pledged a voice on restaurant, bar and cannabis license applications.
ReportMeet the ANC 6A06 Candidates Before Saturday ElectionNews coverage · Hill Rag · Apr 9, 2026 · hillrag.com
“I’ll work to expand street parking reserved for residents; improve road safety for kids and cyclists; work to improve our public safety”
Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
He answered yes to removing parking and travel lanes for protected bike lanes, and no to downtown road pricing.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes, and would introduce a resolution in opposition”
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Question 27 · ggwash.org
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ben Hammer on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) Candidates in Ballot Order, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · District of Columbia Board of Elections · dcboe.org
- 2026 General Election: certified sample ballots and candidate lists (all wards and ANCs)
Election filing · District of Columbia Board of Elections · dcboe.org
- ANC 6A meeting minutes, May 14, 2026
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A · anc6a.org
- ANC 6A meeting minutes, April 9, 2026
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6A · anc6a.org
- Meet the ANC 6A06 Candidates Before Saturday Election
News coverage · Hill Rag · Apr 9, 2026 · hillrag.com
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC questionnaire responses (data behind GGWash's ANC voter guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Ben Hammer (SMD 6A06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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