Pete Loftus
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5D, SMD 5D02
Background
- Campaign website
- jpeterloftus.com
A hospitality director of operations in Ivy City and a former professional juggler, children's entertainer and commercial actor; he has lived in Ivy City since 2016.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports policing paired with mental-health and addiction services.
He named public safety and quality of life as Ivy City's biggest issues, citing the alley next to the neighborhood's shelter.
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
“We need effective law enforcement, but enforcement alone will not solve every problem.”
Pete Loftus (5D02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Housing
Supports new housing on underused commercial and industrial sites.
He would avoid dramatically increasing density on established residential blocks.
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
“I would prioritize underutilized commercial and industrial properties, vacant or redevelopment-ready parcels, and locations along major transportation corridors”
Pete Loftus (5D02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Roads & infrastructure
Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or bike lanes.
He gave the same answer for protected bike lanes and does not support 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
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
Pete Loftus (5D02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Environment & parks
Supports more trash and recycling bins and cleanup staff.
ReportPete Loftus for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Ward 5D02Campaign website · Pete Loftus campaign · jpeterloftus.com
“we also need more trash and recycling bins in Ward 5D02 as well as more budget from City Council to hire staff”
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
- Why Vote For Pete Loftus ANC Ward 5D02
Campaign website · Pete Loftus campaign · jpeterloftus.com
- 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
- Pete Loftus (5D02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
- Pete Loftus for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Ward 5D02
Campaign website · Pete Loftus campaign · jpeterloftus.com
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