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.
Housing
Sam BellNo party listed
- Proposes up-designating the Mount Pleasant Street corridor for more housing
Maki TazawaNo party listed
- Supports reopening stalled buildings such as the Park Regent
Roads & infrastructure
Sam BellNo party listed
- Supports bike and bus lanes, within limits
- Opposes road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Maki TazawaNo party listed
- Supports road pricing in downtown Washington, D.C.
Environment & parks
Sam BellNo party listed
- Proposes an ANC 1D push on rat abatement
Maki TazawaNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Sam BellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Maki TazawaNo party listed
- Supports investing in smarter city capacity for basic services
- Pledges SMD meetings, a listserv and office hours
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.