District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2B

SMD 2B02

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
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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Keaton Dicapo

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to work with DDOT to fix the worst sidewalks
Supports converting unused office space into housing
Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes

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Pledges to work with DDOT to fix the worst sidewalks
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“work with DDOT to identify the portions of the sidewalk that are inadequately upkept and triage the worst sections.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Keaton Dicapo (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Supports converting unused office space into housing
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“it would be great to see some unused office space converted to residential where it is fitting.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Keaton Dicapo (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org
Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Keaton Dicapo (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q19 · ggwash.org
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Keaton Dicapo (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 … Q28 · ggwash.org

Zach Epstein

No party listed

The gist

Proposes a four-way stop at 22nd and O streets
Supports more homes in Dupont to keep it affordable
Proposes housing above single-story businesses and parking lots
Pledges a monthly newsletter and regular neighborhood meetups
Supports removing parking lanes for protected bike lanes

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Proposes a four-way stop at 22nd and O streets
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I would create a resolution to turn the intersection at 22nd and O street from a two-way stop into a 4-way stop.”
My Top Priorities — Zach for 2B02
Campaign website · Zach Epstein for 2B02 · zachfor2b02.com
“replacing the 2-way stop at 22nd and O with a 4-way stop would allow for smoother and safer pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Zach Epstein (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Supports more homes in Dupont to keep it affordable
My Top Priorities — Zach for 2B02
Campaign website · Zach Epstein for 2B02 · zachfor2b02.com
“Support more homes in Dupont to keep our neighborhood affordable and welcoming to all.”
Proposes housing above single-story businesses and parking lots
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“There are single-floor businesses in my SMD, and I think building housing on top of them is a great place to start.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Zach Epstein (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org
Pledges a monthly newsletter and regular neighborhood meetups
My Top Priorities — Zach for 2B02
Campaign website · Zach Epstein for 2B02 · zachfor2b02.com
“Keep neighbors informed with a monthly newsletter and regular Dupont meetups.”
Supports removing parking lanes for protected bike lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Zach Epstein (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q28 · ggwash.org

Jeffrey Rueckgauer

No party listedIncumbent

Management consultant and software developer

The gist

Supports efforts to fill Dupont's vacant storefronts
Pledges to push DC agencies to respond faster
Supports converting vacant offices to housing or mixed use
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes

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Supports efforts to fill Dupont's vacant storefronts
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Continue my efforts working with the Dupont BID and Dupont Main Streets to promote and activate the neighborhood to attract people to activities and businesses.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Jeffrey Rueckgauer (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Pledges to push DC agencies to respond faster
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Improve the responsiveness and quality of service we receive from DC agencies by simplifying processes and ensuring timely action.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Jeffrey Rueckgauer (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q35 · ggwash.org
Supports converting vacant offices to housing or mixed use
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“my ANC has underutilized or vacant office buildings that could be converted to residential or redeveloped into residential/mixed-use.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Jeffrey Rueckgauer (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Jeffrey Rueckgauer (SMD 2B02)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 … Q28 · ggwash.org

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