Emily Winternitz
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4C, SMD 4C01
Background
Emily Winternitz has represented SMD 4C01 on ANC 4C since 2025, after winning the seat as a write-in candidate in 2024. She has lived in DC for more than a decade.
Documented positions
Education
Introduced resolution urging continued funding for Pre-K expansion programIn office
ReportANC 4C resolution protecting the PKEEP programGovernment record · Mayor's ANC Resolutions Portal (resolutions.anc.dc.gov) · Mar 12, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
“This resolution urges the Mayor to continue funding the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program”
Housing
Supports ADUs, conversions and small multifamily homes in neighborhoods
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“We can add homes throughout residential neighborhoods through ADUs, thoughtful conversions, and new small multifamily buildings that include family-sized options.”
Supports greatest density near Petworth Metro and Georgia Avenue
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“The greatest density should be concentrated near the Georgia Avenue–Petworth Metro station and along the Georgia Avenue transit corridor”
Government & transparency
Pledges advocacy for safe, well-maintained neighborhood public facilities
Her SMD includes the Petworth and Upshur recreation centers, the Petworth Library, four schools and the Upshur Street commercial corridor.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I would use ANC resolutions, budget testimony, agency relationships, public meetings, and persistent follow-up to advocate for safe facilities, timely repairs, inclusive programming”
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
- OpenANC: Emily Winternitz
Other · OpenANC · openanc.org
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
- ANC 4C resolution protecting the PKEEP program
Government record · Mayor's ANC Resolutions Portal (resolutions.anc.dc.gov) · Mar 12, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
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