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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2B

SMD 2B07

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

  • Bill RubinNo party listed

    • Proposes ending 53-foot trailer deliveries on 17th Street
  • Kendall SimondsNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Bill RubinNo party listed

    • Supports housing on 17th Street's low-density commercial corner lots
  • Kendall SimondsNo party listed

    • Supports infill conversions and ADUs under gentle density resolution

Economy & jobs

  • Bill RubinNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Kendall SimondsNo party listed

    • Supports a strong local economy of small businesses

Roads & infrastructure

  • Bill RubinNo party listed

    • 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
  • Kendall SimondsNo party listed

    • Supports pedestrianizing part of 17th Street
    • Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes

Government & transparency

  • Bill RubinNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Kendall SimondsNo party listed

    • Supports routine coordinated trash collection to deter rats

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