Salim Adofo
Candidate for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 8C, SMD 8C07
Background
- Campaign website
- salimadofo.com
Chair of ANC 8C, first elected commissioner in 2018. A tenant organizer and U.S. Army veteran, he founded the Ward 8 STEM Academy and serves on the board of the United Planning Organization.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Introduced resolution backing disabled veterans' full property tax exemptionIn office
Submitted July 18, 2026; the portal lists him under 'Introduced By'.
ReportANC resolution: Disabled Veterans Complete Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act (ANC 8C)Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Jul 18, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
“A Resolution Supporting the "Disabled Veterans Complete Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act" … Commissioner Salim Adofo”
Housing
Supports an ANC role in Barry Farm redevelopment decisions
Said as chair at ANC 8C's Sept. 9, 2026 meeting, when the commission declined to back Sunday and holiday construction at Barry Farm; he asked the developer to return with a presentation on the full project (East of the River).
ReportANC 8C Seeks Say in Barry Farm RedevelopmentNews coverage · East of the River (Capital Community News) · Sep 15, 2026 · eastoftheriverdcnews.com
“We need to be a part of the process”
Economy & jobs
Introduced resolution supporting fair summer wages for youth workersIn office
Submitted March 1, 2026; the portal lists him under 'Introduced By'.
ReportANC resolution: Support for Bill 26-0114, Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2025 (ANC 8C)Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 1, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
“RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE Bill 26-0114 PAY OUR YOUTH A FAIR SUMMER WAGE AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 … Commissioner Salim Adofo”
Environment & parks
Introduced resolution supporting a beverage container deposit-return lawIn office
Submitted March 13, 2025; the portal lists him under 'Introduced By'.
ReportANC resolution: ANC 8C resolution supporting a strong, equitable beverage container deposit-return lawGovernment record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 13, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
“ANC 8C Resolution Supporting a Strong, Equitable Beverage Container Deposit-Return Law”
All sources (9)
- 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
- About ANC 8C: Meet your 8C commissioners
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C · anc8c.org
- Commissioner Salim Adofo, SMD 8C07
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C · anc8c.org
- Salim Adofo
Campaign website · Salim Adofo · salimadofo.com
- ANC 8C Seeks Say in Barry Farm Redevelopment
News coverage · East of the River (Capital Community News) · Sep 15, 2026 · eastoftheriverdcnews.com
- ANC resolution: Disabled Veterans Complete Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act (ANC 8C)
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Jul 18, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
- ANC resolution: Support for Bill 26-0114, Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2025 (ANC 8C)
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 1, 2026 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
- ANC resolution: ANC 8C resolution supporting a strong, equitable beverage container deposit-return law
Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commissions resolutions portal (District of Columbia) · Mar 13, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov
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