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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 1E

SMD 1E06

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
1
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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Josh JacobsonAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 1E

Josh Jacobson

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The gist

  • Supports improving government responsiveness, housing affordability and road safety
  • Supports much higher density zoning along Georgia Avenue
  • Supports rezoning for apartment buildings throughout ANC 1E
  • Pledges to vote for street-safety resolutions
More about Josh
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  1. Supports improving government responsiveness, housing affordability and road safety

    Commissioner Josh Jacobson (SMD 1E06)

    Campaign website · Josh Jacobson · anc1e06.com

    “I work hard to improve government responsiveness, housing affordability, and road safety.”

  2. Supports much higher density zoning along Georgia Avenue

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Josh Jacobson (SMD 1E06) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “we should allow for much higher density (MU-10) along Georgia Avenue”

  3. Supports rezoning for apartment buildings throughout ANC 1E

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Josh Jacobson (SMD 1E06) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I am also supportive of rezoning to allow for bigger apartment style buildings throughout ANC 1E”

  4. Pledges to vote for street-safety resolutions

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Josh Jacobson (SMD 1E06) (PDF)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Anyone voting for me can expect that I will vote in favor of resolutions that will improve street safety.”

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