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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Housing

  • Christian DingusNo party listed

    • Supports rapidly renovating vacant buildings like 801 Rhode Island Ave
    • Supports subsidies for first-time homebuyers who live in DC

  • Howard GarrettNo party listed

    • 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

Roads & infrastructure

  • Christian DingusNo party listed

    • Supports investing in frequent, affordable public transportation
    • Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
    • Supports road pricing in downtown Washington

  • Howard GarrettNo party listed

    • Supports removing parking lanes for bus and bike lanes
    • Supports road pricing in downtown Washington

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.