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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 3C

SMD 3C03

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
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.

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Janell Marie PagatsAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 3C

Janell Marie Pagats

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The gist

  • Supports prioritizing new housing on Connecticut Avenue, near Metro
  • Supports ADUs and multifamily homes throughout residential zones
  • Pledges resolutions and agency advocacy for traffic safety
  • Supports road pricing, bus lanes and protected bike lanes
More about Janell
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  1. Supports prioritizing new housing on Connecticut Avenue, near Metro

    GGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)

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

    “In ANC 3C new housing should be prioritized along Connecticut Avenue and near Metro stations.”
    Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports ADUs and multifamily homes throughout residential zones

    GGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)

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

    “gentle density—such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multi-family—should be integrated throughout residential zones”
    Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Pledges resolutions and agency advocacy for traffic safety

    GGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)

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

    “Continue to use public roundtables at our committee meetings, ANC 3C resolutions, and direct advocacy with District agencies”
    Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  4. Supports road pricing, bus lanes and protected bike lanes

    GGWash 2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commission candidate questionnaire: all responses (data file for GGWash's ANC guide)

    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. … Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build protected bike lanes”
    Janell Pagats (3C03): answers to GGWash's 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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