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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1B

SMD 1B05

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.

Public safety

  • Lisa RuckerNo party listed

    • Supports partnering with community groups and MPD on safety
  • Alan KensekNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Lisa RuckerNo party listed

    • Supports housing replacing the 15th and U Street gas station
    • Supports affordable housing in all neighborhoods
  • Alan KensekNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Lisa RuckerNo party listed

    • Supports replacing parking and travel lanes with dedicated bus lanes
  • Alan KensekNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Lisa RuckerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Alan KensekNo party listed

    • Pledges accessibility to residents and work with District agenciesIn office

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.