Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1A

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Term

2 years

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Election

Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: An advisory neighborhood commissioner represents about 2,000 residents of one single-member district on the neighborhood commission, which advises the District government on zoning, liquor licenses, traffic, parks and other neighborhood matters. Unpaid; two-year term; nonpartisan.

Jaspal S. Bhatia

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The gist

• Sponsored resolution condemning federal overreach in D.C. policingIn office
• Sponsored resolution to preserve D.C. sanctuary city protectionsIn office

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More about Jaspal

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1. Sponsored resolution condemning federal overreach in D.C. policing

   ANC 1A: Resolutions and Letters (with sponsors)

   Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A · anc1a.org

   “A Resolution Concerning Condemning Federal Overreach in District of Columbia Policing and Demanding the Immediate Return of Local Funds”

2. Sponsored resolution to preserve D.C. sanctuary city protections

   ANC 1A: Resolutions and Letters (with sponsors)

   Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A · anc1a.org

   “A Resolution Concerning Preserving Washington, D.C.'s Sanctuary City Protections and Safeguarding the Columbia Heights Community”

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