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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4C

SMD 4C06

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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • John QuaNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Christen Boas HayesNo party listed

    • Co-introduced resolution opposing removal of sanctuary protectionsIn office

Housing

  • John QuaNo party listed

    • Supports denser zoning across ANC 4C in the Comprehensive Plan
    • Supports a citywide social housing developer
    • Supports expanding rent stabilization to post-1975 buildings

  • Christen Boas HayesNo party listed

    • Supports more housing density, safer streets and faster transit

Roads & infrastructure

  • John QuaNo party listed

    • Pledges advocacy for stop signs and safer crossings

  • Christen Boas HayesNo party listed

    • Led redesign of the Upshur Street bus lanes

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; 3 issues covered in this race.