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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B

SMD 4B05

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.

Housing

  • Jose "Joe" BarriosNo party listed

    • Pledges to push for deeply affordable housing options
    • Supports legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood
  • Wayne E. SavageNo party listed

    • Supports new multi-family housing along Georgia Avenue NW
    • Supports relaxing height limits near Takoma Metro, Georgia Avenue
    • Opposes planning changes allowing commerce in 4B05 residential blocks
    • Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

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