Janell Marie Pagats
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 3C, SMD 3C03
Background
She has been a commissioner since January 2021 and chairs ANC 3C, where she represents SMD 3C03 and co-chairs the Planning, Zoning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges resolutions and agency advocacy for traffic safety
She named traffic safety as the biggest issue in her neighborhood.
ReportGGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Continue to use public roundtables at our committee meetings, ANC 3C resolutions, and direct advocacy with District agencies”
Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Housing
Supports prioritizing new housing on Connecticut Avenue, near Metro
ReportGGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“In ANC 3C new housing should be prioritized along Connecticut Avenue and near Metro stations.”
Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports ADUs and multifamily homes throughout residential zones
ReportGGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“gentle density—such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multi-family—should be integrated throughout residential zones”
Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Roads & infrastructure
Supports road pricing, bus lanes and protected bike lanes
ReportGGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support the implementation of road pricing, and would introduce a resolution in support of the District doing so. … Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes”
Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
All sources (7)
- 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 3C Commissioner Directory
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C · anc3c.dc.gov
- ANC 3C 2025 Annual Report
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C · anc3c.dc.gov
- OpenANC: Janell Pagats
Other · OpenANC · openanc.org
- GGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
- Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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