District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1D

SMD 1D01

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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Sam Bell

No party listed

Founder, Employ America

The gist

Proposes up-designating the Mount Pleasant Street corridor for more housing
Proposes an ANC 1D push on rat abatement
Supports bike and bus lanes, within limits
Opposes road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.

More about Sam

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Proposes up-designating the Mount Pleasant Street corridor for more housing
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Sam Bell (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I would introduce an ANC resolution requesting that DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan up-designate Square 2601 and the Mt. Pleasant Street corridor”
Proposes an ANC 1D push on rat abatement
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Sam Bell (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“A 1D push on rat abatement.”
Supports bike and bus lanes, within limits
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Sam Bell (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I am pro-bike and bus lanes, but obviously there are limits to how far we should go.”
Opposes road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Sam Bell (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, I do not support the implementation of road pricing.”

Maki Tazawa

No party listed

The gist

Supports investing in smarter city capacity for basic services
Supports reopening stalled buildings such as the Park Regent
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Pledges SMD meetings, a listserv and office hours

More about Maki

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Supports investing in smarter city capacity for basic services
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Maki Tazawa (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“the city can improve its communication, responsiveness and communication and quality by investing in smarter state capacity”
Supports reopening stalled buildings such as the Park Regent
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Maki Tazawa (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Opening or reopening apartment buildings that are languishing in construction timelines, such as the Park Regent apartments.”
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Maki Tazawa (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Yes, I support the implementation of road pricing.”
Pledges SMD meetings, a listserv and office hours
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Maki Tazawa (SMD 1D01) (PDF)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“engaging as many constituents as possible through virtual and in person ANC SMD meetings, email and an SMD listserv, and office hours”

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