District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1A

SMD 1A06

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
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.

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Arjun Singh

No party listed

Journalist

The gist

Supports upzoning 1A06 and legalizing multifamily conversions
Pledges help for tenants and more affordable units
Pledges to defend D.C. home rule and track federal activity
Pledges to tackle trash, illegal dumping and rodents

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Supports upzoning 1A06 and legalizing multifamily conversions
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Arjun Singh (SMD 1A06) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I support up-zoning the SMD, legalizing multifamily conversions, and streamlining the approval process for all new homes”
Pledges help for tenants and more affordable units
Arjun Singh for ANC 1A06: Campaign Priorities
Campaign website · Arjun Singh campaign · arjun4anc.com
“I'll support responsible housing growth while helping tenants access their rights and pushing for more affordable units and meaningful community benefits.”
Pledges to defend D.C. home rule and track federal activity
Arjun Singh for ANC 1A06: Campaign Priorities
Campaign website · Arjun Singh campaign · arjun4anc.com
“I'll stand up for DC home rule, keep neighbors informed about federal activity”
Pledges to tackle trash, illegal dumping and rodents
Arjun Singh for ANC 1A06: Campaign Priorities
Campaign website · Arjun Singh campaign · arjun4anc.com
“I'll work with neighbors and city agencies to tackle trash, illegal dumping, and recurring rodent problems”

Anthony Thomas-Davis

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports upzoning through the Comprehensive Plan, not blanket by-right rules
Pledges to push for bus priority and protected bike lanes
Supports community-oriented policing that builds trust with residents
Pledges to revitalize Civic Plaza and Columbia Heights public spaces

More about Anthony

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Supports upzoning through the Comprehensive Plan, not blanket by-right rules
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Anthony Thomas-Davis (SMD 1A06) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I support ambitious upzoning delivered through the Comprehensive Plan rewrite and the Future Land Use Map, matched with smart zoning reforms”
Pledges to push for bus priority and protected bike lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Anthony Thomas-Davis (SMD 1A06) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I will keep fighting for bus priority on our crosstown and major corridors, protected bike lanes and better bikeway planning”
Supports community-oriented policing that builds trust with residents
Commissioner Anthony Thomas-Davis, SMD 1A06: Issues & Priorities
Campaign website · Anthony Thomas-Davis · anthonythomasdavisanc.com
“He is focused on advocating for community-oriented policing strategies that build trust with residents.”
Pledges to revitalize Civic Plaza and Columbia Heights public spaces
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Anthony Thomas-Davis (SMD 1A06) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“If re-elected, I will continue revitalizing our public realm, championing implementation of the CHMP Public Life Study, transforming Civic Plaza”

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