James D. Gaston III
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B, SMD 4B10
Background
James D. Gaston III has worked in local government as a deputy city manager, town administrator, village manager, economic development director and public information officer.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports proactive crime prevention and public safety partnerships
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“My position is that the District should continue investing in proactive crime prevention strategies while strengthening partnerships between residents and public safety agencies.”
Pledges regular community meetings with public safety officials
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I would organize regular community meetings with public safety officials, encourage residents to report crimes and suspicious activity”
Housing
Opposes building new housing in his SMD or ANC
ReportGreater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I do not think new housing should be built in my SMD or ANC.”
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: James D. Gaston III (4B10)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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