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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B

SMD 4B07

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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.

Julie Patton Lawson

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The gist

  • Proposes oversight of group-home contracts and voucher rents
  • Supports ADUs and basement apartments on 4B07's large lots
  • Pledges work toward schools families can reach without cars
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  1. Proposes oversight of group-home contracts and voucher rents

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Julie Patton Lawson (4B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Call for oversight of the contracts as well as the value of housing vouchers that are artificially raising rental prices above market value.”
  2. Supports ADUs and basement apartments on 4B07's large lots

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Julie Patton Lawson (4B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “The vast majority of my SMD is detached single-family homes and duplexes on large lots, providing ample space for ADUs and registered basement apartments”
  3. Pledges work toward schools families can reach without cars

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Julie Patton Lawson (4B07)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I will continue to work toward creating a school system where families can access schools suitable for their children without needing a car.”

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