Eric Langenbacher
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2E, SMD 2E01
Background
He was president of the Burleith Citizens Association for 12 years, stepping down in September 2026 after his ANC candidacy was approved.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports land-use rules that preserve neighborhood character
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“It's more important to preserve the character of our neighborhoods, and the District's land-use regulations should reflect that.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q6 · ggwash.org
Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“No, apartments should not be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods. … The character of certain neighborhoods should be respected, especially rowhouse neighborhoods that already have moderate density.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q19 · ggwash.org
Supports new housing on upper Wisconsin Avenue and waterfront
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Along the upper stretches of Wisconsin Avenue in the ANC; Georgetown Waterfront/office conversions.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org
Roads & infrastructure
Supports exploring one-side resident-only parking in Burleith
He pointed to a DDOT study of resident-only parking on one side of the street covering most Burleith blocks as a possible fix for parking around Ellington Field and the hospital.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Parking. I support looking into one-side resident-only parking.”
President's Message (June 2026) — Burleith Citizens AssociationPublic statement · Burleith Citizens Association · Jun 1, 2026 · burleith.org
“That might be the solution for the on-going parking issues around the field and the hospital.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Opposes removing parking lanes for bus or bike lanes
He also opposes downtown road pricing and wrote that roads can be made safer without punitive restrictions on cars.
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes. … safer roads without punitive restrictions on cars (which aren't going away any time soon)”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 · ggwash.org
All sources (6)
- 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
- President's Farewell Message — Burleith Citizens Association
Public statement · Burleith Citizens Association · Aug 16, 2026 · burleith.org
- Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
- President's Message (June 2026) — Burleith Citizens Association
Public statement · Burleith Citizens Association · Jun 1, 2026 · burleith.org
- GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Eric Langenbacher (SMD 2E01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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