District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4C

SMD 4C07

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.

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Lionel Dripps

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The gist

Supports Grant Circle redesign and traffic lights at dangerous intersections
Pledges to work with MPD's 4th District on safety
Pledges to help new businesses open faster
Supports legalizing sixplexes and easier ADU construction

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Supports Grant Circle redesign and traffic lights at dangerous intersections
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lionel Dripps (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I support common sense road safety measures including the Grant Circle redesign, putting in traffic lights at dangerous intersections like NH Ave and Quincy”
Pledges to work with MPD's 4th District on safety
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lionel Dripps (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“As an ANC commissioner I will build a relationship with the 4th District MPD, convene residents around specific areas of concern”
Pledges to help new businesses open faster
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lionel Dripps (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I will work with new businesses and the Mayor's office to reduce the time it takes to open”
Supports legalizing sixplexes and easier ADU construction
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Lionel Dripps (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“DC should continue to build larger apartment and condo buildings along commercial corridors, legalize sixplexes and make it easier to build ADUs”

Taunya (Richardson) Martin

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to work to lower residents' utility bills
Supports more funding for community solar and Healthy Homes
Supports new low-income and affordable housing in her SMD
Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood

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Pledges to work to lower residents' utility bills
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Taunya (Richardson) Martin (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“if elected I will focus on the affordability of utilities by working with the utility companies and the public service commission”
Supports more funding for community solar and Healthy Homes
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Taunya (Richardson) Martin (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“increase funding for Healthy Homes programs, community solar, and solar for single family homes and apartment buildings”
Supports new low-income and affordable housing in her SMD
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Taunya (Richardson) Martin (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“I would like to see new housing built in my SMD ANC and I think it should consist of both low income and affordable housing.”
Opposes legalizing apartments in every DC neighborhood
Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Taunya (Richardson) Martin (4C07)
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
“No, apartments should not be legal in all parts of all the District's neighborhoods.”

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