The Gist
Home

District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4C

SMD 4C01

Vote for
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.

Emily Winternitz

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports ADUs, conversions and small multifamily homes in neighborhoods
  • Supports greatest density near Petworth Metro and Georgia Avenue
  • Pledges advocacy for safe, well-maintained neighborhood public facilities
  • Introduced resolution urging continued funding for Pre-K expansion programIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Emily
View sources (2)
  1. Supports ADUs, conversions and small multifamily homes in neighborhoods

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “We can add homes throughout residential neighborhoods through ADUs, thoughtful conversions, and new small multifamily buildings that include family-sized options.”
  2. Supports greatest density near Petworth Metro and Georgia Avenue

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “The greatest density should be concentrated near the Georgia Avenue–Petworth Metro station and along the Georgia Avenue transit corridor”
  3. Pledges advocacy for safe, well-maintained neighborhood public facilities

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Emily Winternitz (4C01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I would use ANC resolutions, budget testimony, agency relationships, public meetings, and persistent follow-up to advocate for safe facilities, timely repairs, inclusive programming”
  4. Introduced resolution urging continued funding for Pre-K expansion program

    ANC 4C resolution protecting the PKEEP program

    Government record · Mayor's ANC Resolutions Portal (resolutions.anc.dc.gov) · Mar 12, 2025 · resolutions.anc.dc.gov

    “This resolution urges the Mayor to continue funding the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown.