Brad Howard
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1E, SMD 1E01
Background
- Occupation
- Congressional chief of staff
- Campaign website
- bradhoward.us
First elected in 2024, he is secretary of ANC 1E and chief of staff to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously worked in the Obama administration and at New Orleans City Hall.
Photo: Brad Howard campaign
Documented positions
Housing
Supports concentrating new density along Georgia Avenue
He also wants duplexes, triplexes, ADUs and small apartment buildings in Park View and Pleasant Plains, with family-sized and affordable homes.
ReportEndorsement Questionnaire Responses: Greater Greater Washington (Brad Howard's full answers)Candidate questionnaire · Brad Howard campaign · Aug 20, 2026 · bradhoward.us
“I'd concentrate the greatest density along Georgia Avenue, around the Petworth Metro up north and the Shaw-Howard/U Street metros down south.”
Supports pre-approved plans and financing for homeowner-added housing
ReportEndorsement Questionnaire Responses: Greater Greater Washington (Brad Howard's full answers)Candidate questionnaire · Brad Howard campaign · Aug 20, 2026 · bradhoward.us
“D.C. should make it easier for longtime homeowners and seniors to add housing through pre-approved plans, clearer guidance, and accessible financing.”
Opposes the pending Park View historic district application
He said he intended to introduce a committee resolution in September 2026 opposing the 2021 application and asking for its withdrawal.
ReportEndorsement Questionnaire Responses: Greater Greater Washington (Brad Howard's full answers)Candidate questionnaire · Brad Howard campaign · Aug 20, 2026 · bradhoward.us
“I do not believe the application makes a strong case or that designation is in the best interest of Park View.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports congestion pricing with protections for low-income drivers
He would generally support a Sunday-morning exemption for people returning to D.C. for worship.
ReportEndorsement Questionnaire Responses: Greater Greater Washington (Brad Howard's full answers)Candidate questionnaire · Brad Howard campaign · Aug 20, 2026 · bradhoward.us
“I support downtown congestion pricing with protections for low-income drivers.”
All sources (5)
- 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 1E: Commissioners
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E · anc1e.org
- Brad Howard for ANC: Meet Brad
Campaign website · Brad Howard campaign · bradhoward.us
- Endorsement Questionnaire Responses: Greater Greater Washington (Brad Howard's full answers)
Candidate questionnaire · Brad Howard campaign · Aug 20, 2026 · bradhoward.us
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