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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2A

SMD 2A03

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

  • John P. GeorgeNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Trupti "Trip" J. PatelNo party listed

    • Sponsored resolution condemning MPD cooperation with immigration enforcementIn office

Education

Housing

  • John P. GeorgeNo party listed

    • Supports office-to-residential conversions and reviving vacant buildings
  • Trupti "Trip" J. PatelNo party listed

    • Supports preserving affordable housing and protecting renters
    • Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan
    • Sponsored resolution opposing an indefinite cap at The AstonIn office

Roads & infrastructure

  • John P. GeorgeNo party listed

    • Supports removing parking lanes for bike and bus lanes
  • Trupti "Trip" J. PatelNo party listed

    • Supports streets that prioritize walking, biking and transit
    • Supports road pricing in downtown Washington

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • John P. GeorgeNo party listed

    • Supports returning ANC 2A meetings to a hybrid format
    • Pledges to help recruit candidates for vacant ANC seats
    • Pledges to press city agencies on trash, rats and speeding
  • Trupti "Trip" J. PatelNo party listed

    No documented position found.

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