Marcus C Thaw
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5D, SMD 5D03
Background
An engineer by training who recently earned a master's degree in urban planning from Georgetown while supporting the U.S. Department of Transportation; he has lived in the neighborhood for almost a decade.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports new housing throughout the neighborhood, near bus lines first.
He pointed to Montello and Trinidad avenues and Florida Avenue, and to upzoning West Virginia Avenue near the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro.
Report2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“When it comes to new housing, the answer should be anywhere and everywhere”
Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports accessory dwelling units on oversized lots.
Report2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“there are plenty of oversized plots, which could easily provide space for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)”
Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Economy & jobs
Supports job access and youth programs to address crime's causes.
Report2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“the best way to address the problem is attacking the root-cause, which in my opinion is basically access to economic opportunities”
Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Roads & infrastructure
Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and bike lanes.
He would introduce ANC resolutions supporting bus lanes and protected bike lanes, and supports road pricing.
Report2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
All sources (4)
- 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
- 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
- Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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