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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1B

SMD 1B05

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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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Lisa Rucker

No party listed

The gist

  • Supports partnering with community groups and MPD on safety
  • Supports housing replacing the 15th and U Street gas station
  • Supports affordable housing in all neighborhoods
  • Supports replacing parking and travel lanes with dedicated bus lanes
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  1. Supports partnering with community groups and MPD on safety

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lisa Rucker (SMD 1B05) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I would continue to partner with community organizations and MPD to ensure that residents feel safe.”

  2. Supports housing replacing the 15th and U Street gas station

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lisa Rucker (SMD 1B05) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Though the convenience of the gas station will be missed, much needed housing at the location is needed.”

  3. Supports affordable housing in all neighborhoods

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lisa Rucker (SMD 1B05) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I believe that residents have a right to affordable housing in all neighborhoods.”

  4. Supports replacing parking and travel lanes with dedicated bus lanes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lisa Rucker (SMD 1B05) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
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Alan KensekAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 1B

Alan Kensek

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Pledges accessibility to residents and work with District agenciesIn office

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  1. Pledges accessibility to residents and work with District agencies

    ANC 1B: Commissioner Alan Kensek (1B05)

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1B · anc1b.org

    “I remain committed to being accessible to residents, addressing constituent concerns, working with District agencies, and advocating for the needs of our neighborhood.”

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