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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2E

SMD 2E02

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1
Term
2 years
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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.

Photo of Christopher "Topher" Mathews
Christopher "Topher" MathewsAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 2E

Christopher "Topher" Mathews

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Pledges to make constituent services the top priorityIn office
  • Supports Georgetown University's proposed enrollment cap changesIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Christopher
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  1. Pledges to make constituent services the top priority

    Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E: SMD 2E02

    Government record · Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E · anc2e.com

    “My number one priority on the ANC is constituent services”
  2. Supports Georgetown University's proposed enrollment cap changes

    Northwest Georgetown September ANC Update

    Public statement · The Georgetown Metropolitan · Aug 31, 2026 · georgetownmetropolitan.com

    “In short, the changes are reasonable and I support them.”

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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2E, SMD 2E02 · District of Columbia 2026 General Election · The Gist