District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2G

SMD 2G01

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.

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Christian Dingus

No party listed

The gist

Supports rapidly renovating vacant buildings like 801 Rhode Island Ave
Supports subsidies for first-time homebuyers who live in DC
Supports investing in frequent, affordable public transportation
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington

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Supports rapidly renovating vacant buildings like 801 Rhode Island Ave
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Both should be rapidly renovated or rebuilt to add units rather than continue sitting unused. … Two vacant buildings in my SMD, at 801 Rhode Island Ave and the block near 5th and 8th, sit empty right now”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christian Dingus (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q23 · ggwash.org
Supports subsidies for first-time homebuyers who live in DC
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“I'd advocate for subsidies and programs targeted specifically at first-time buyers who will actually live in and be part of this city.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christian Dingus (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q35 · ggwash.org
Supports investing in frequent, affordable public transportation
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Reliable, frequent, and affordable public transportation is one of the most impactful investments any city can make in its residents”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christian Dingus (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q35 · 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: Christian Dingus (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 … Q28 · ggwash.org
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support the implementation of road pricing”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christian Dingus (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q29 · ggwash.org

Howard Garrett

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges to restore vacant buildings and finish stalled affordable housing
Supports holding landlords and developers accountable for neglect
Supports using public land for homes families can afford
Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington

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Pledges to restore vacant buildings and finish stalled affordable housing
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“We have vacant and underused buildings that could be restored, stalled affordable-housing projects that should be completed”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Howard Garrett (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Supports holding landlords and developers accountable for neglect
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“landlords and developers must be held accountable when properties are neglected or commitments are not fulfilled”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Howard Garrett (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q32 · ggwash.org
Supports using public land for homes families can afford
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“using public land strategically, and making sure new development includes homes that working families can actually afford”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Howard Garrett (SMD 2G01)
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: Howard Garrett (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q27 … Q28 · ggwash.org
Supports road pricing in downtown Washington
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC voter guide: questionnaire responses (data file)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io
“Yes, I support the implementation of road pricing, and would introduce a resolution in support of the District doing so.”
GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Howard Garrett (SMD 2G01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q29 · ggwash.org

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