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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.

Public safety

  • Dave CookeNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Carol JoynerNo party listed

    • Pledges to hold MPD accountable for Georgia Avenue checkpoints

Housing

  • Dave CookeNo party listed

    • Supports increased density and development in ANC 4B
    • Supports legalizing sixplexes citywide in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite
  • Carol JoynerNo party listed

    • Supports the goal of 72,000 new affordable homes
    • Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood

Roads & infrastructure

  • Dave CookeNo party listed

    • Pledges to push DDOT and WMATA to ease car-free living
  • Carol JoynerNo party listed

    • Supports stop lights and more speed bumps on busy streets

Government & transparency

  • Dave CookeNo party listed

    • Proposes a virtual suggestion box and monthly office hours
  • Carol JoynerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

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