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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B

SMD 4B02

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Term
2 years
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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.

Christopher Sousa

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The gist

  • Supports housing over parking at the Takoma Metro site
  • Supports legalizing more density in residential zones
  • Pledges to advocate for more traffic calming measures
  • Pledges to push MPD for transparency on federal cooperation
More about Christopher
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  1. Supports housing over parking at the Takoma Metro site

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christopher Sousa (4B02)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Prioritizing parked cars over homes right next to a Metro station on the most prominent subway line in the City”

  2. Supports legalizing more density in residential zones

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christopher Sousa (4B02)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “the only way the 72K home goal is going to be met is through the legalization of more density in residential zones”

  3. Pledges to advocate for more traffic calming measures

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christopher Sousa (4B02)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I will be happy to pick up the baton and advocate for more traffic calming measures with the relevant agencies.”

  4. Pledges to push MPD for transparency on federal cooperation

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Christopher Sousa (4B02)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I will certainly work to advocate for the community and push MPD for more transparency.”

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