Devon Lesesne
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8D, SMD 8D06
Background
Born and raised in Ward 8, he has worked for the D.C. Council and the Bowser administration.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes new housing on vacant South Capitol corridor parcels
Answer to Greater Greater Washington's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Devon Lesesne (8D06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“New housing units should be produced along the South Capitol Corridor, there are empty parcels that have been a blight for 5yrs now.”
Supports legalizing apartments such as sixplexes in all neighborhoods
Answer to Greater Greater Washington's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Devon Lesesne (8D06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
Economy & jobs
Proposes grocery store at former Good Food Market site
He names food access as the neighborhood's biggest issue. Answer to Greater Greater Washington's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Devon Lesesne (8D06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“repurpose 4001 S Capitol St SW, at Atlantic St (old Good Food Market) to bring a grocery store/large market in walking distance”
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes removing parking and travel lanes for bus lanes
He gave the same answer for protected bike lanes. Answer to Greater Greater Washington's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Devon Lesesne (8D06)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”
All sources (3)
- 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
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Devon Lesesne (8D06)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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