District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B

SMD 4B01

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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Dave Cooke

No party listed

The gist

Supports increased density and development in ANC 4B
Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite
Pledges to push DDOT and WMATA to ease car-free living
Proposes a virtual suggestion box and monthly office hours

More about Dave

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Supports increased density and development in ANC 4B
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dave Cooke (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“support increased density and increased development for projects in 4B and neighboring ANCs”
Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dave Cooke (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“Yes, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
Pledges to push DDOT and WMATA to ease car-free living
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dave Cooke (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I hope to push agencies like DDOT and WMATA to do what is possible to facilitate that.”
Proposes a virtual suggestion box and monthly office hours
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Dave Cooke (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I plan on having a virtual suggestion box along with QR codes around the SMD”

Carol Joyner

No party listed

The gist

Supports stop lights and more speed bumps on busy streets
Supports the goal of 72,000 new affordable homes
Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood
Pledges to hold MPD accountable for Georgia Avenue checkpoints

More about Carol

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Supports stop lights and more speed bumps on busy streets
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carol Joyner (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“stop lights where there are only signs in high traffic areas; more speed bumps, and larger signage”
Supports the goal of 72,000 new affordable homes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carol Joyner (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I will work to assist the goal of creating 72,000 new affordable housing units”
Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carol Joyner (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, apartments should not be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods.”
Pledges to hold MPD accountable for Georgia Avenue checkpoints
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Carol Joyner (4B01)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I would work with the ANC, local organizations and residents to hold the MPD accountable for these actions”

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