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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2B

SMD 2B07

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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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Bill Rubin

No party listed

The gist

  • Supports pedestrianizing 17th Street between R and P
  • Proposes extending sidewalk bike and scooter ban to ANC 2B
  • Supports protected bike lanes on Q and R streets
  • Proposes ending 53-foot trailer deliveries on 17th Street
  • Supports housing on 17th Street's low-density commercial corner lots
More about Bill
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  1. Supports pedestrianizing 17th Street between R and P

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I support pedestrianizing 17th St between R and P provided alley access for residents and trash/recycling collection is preserved.”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Bill Rubin (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  2. Proposes extending sidewalk bike and scooter ban to ANC 2B

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I would introduce a resolution asking the DC Council and DDOT to extend to ANC 2B the existing prohibition on riding bicycles”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Bill Rubin (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  3. Supports protected bike lanes on Q and R streets

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I support protected bike lanes on Q and R Streets even if it costs a lane of parking”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Bill Rubin (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  4. Proposes ending 53-foot trailer deliveries on 17th Street

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “The ANC should also work with Safeway, True Value, CVS and other businesses to end 53-ft trailer deliveries and restrict delivery hours”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Bill Rubin (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  5. Supports housing on 17th Street's low-density commercial corner lots

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “The Safeway, the McDonalds and the CVS on 17th St are low density commercial sites on prime corner lots in a major corridor.”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Bill Rubin (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org

Kendall Simonds

No party listed

The gist

  • Supports pedestrianizing part of 17th Street
  • Supports infill conversions and ADUs under gentle density resolution
  • Supports routine coordinated trash collection to deter rats
  • Supports a strong local economy of small businesses
  • Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
More about Kendall
View sources (2)

  1. Supports pedestrianizing part of 17th Street

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “championing the proposed pedestrianization of a portion of 17th Street”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Simonds (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  2. Supports infill conversions and ADUs under gentle density resolution

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I support policies outlined in the current ANC 2B's April 2026 Gentle Density Resolution such as promoting infill conversions and ADUs”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Simonds (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org

  3. Supports routine coordinated trash collection to deter rats

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “routine and coordinated trash collection to deter rats and improve the alleys”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Simonds (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  4. Supports a strong local economy of small businesses

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “supporting a robust economy of local businesses and restaurants”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Kendall Simonds (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org

  5. 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: Kendall Simonds (SMD 2B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 … Q28 · ggwash.org

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