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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 2G

SMD 2G06

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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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Katelyn McNelis

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  • Supports holding speeding and wrong-way drivers accountable
  • Supports visible, engaged police presence to prevent crime
  • Supports more trash cans and faster sidewalk repairs
  • Supports increasing housing supply to improve affordability
  • Supports protected bike lanes but opposes lane removal for buses
More about Katelyn
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  1. Supports holding speeding and wrong-way drivers accountable

    Key Issues — McNelis for 2G06

    Campaign website · McNelis for 2G06 · mcnelisfordc.com

    “When cars from other neighborhoods and states fly down our streets or go the wrong way, they should be held accountable.”
  2. Supports visible, engaged police presence to prevent crime

    Key Issues — McNelis for 2G06

    Campaign website · McNelis for 2G06 · mcnelisfordc.com

    “The best way to prevent package theft, car jackings, and violent crime is for well-trained police officers to be present and engaged in our community.”
  3. Supports more trash cans and faster sidewalk repairs

    Key Issues — McNelis for 2G06

    Campaign website · McNelis for 2G06 · mcnelisfordc.com

    “We need more trash cans for neighbors walking their dogs or just walking, faster service times for street and sidewalk repair”
  4. Supports increasing housing supply to improve affordability

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

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

    “I believe increasing supply is the best way to make housing affordable”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Katelyn McNelis (SMD 2G06)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · Q35 · ggwash.org

  5. Supports protected bike lanes but opposes lane removal for buses

    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 protected bike lanes … No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes.”
    GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Katelyn McNelis (SMD 2G06)

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

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