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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4B

SMD 4B10

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1
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.

James D. Gaston III

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The gist

  • Supports proactive crime prevention and public safety partnerships
  • Pledges regular community meetings with public safety officials
  • Opposes building new housing in his SMD or ANC
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  1. Supports proactive crime prevention and public safety partnerships

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “My position is that the District should continue investing in proactive crime prevention strategies while strengthening partnerships between residents and public safety agencies.”

  2. Pledges regular community meetings with public safety officials

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I would organize regular community meetings with public safety officials, encourage residents to report crimes and suspicious activity”

  3. Opposes building new housing in his SMD or ANC

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: James D. Gaston III (4B10)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I do not think new housing should be built in my SMD or ANC.”

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