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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 4D

SMD 4D01

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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.

Matthew Staed

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The gist

  • Supports denser housing on Kennedy Street and blighted lots
  • Supports holding negligent owners of blighted properties responsible
  • Pledges focus on clean alleys, sidewalks and tree boxes
  • Supports making transit more convenient than driving, not penalizing drivers
More about Matthew
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  1. Supports denser housing on Kennedy Street and blighted lots

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Matthew Staed (4D01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “There are numerous areas in 4D01 that could make good sites for new, more dense housing including several unused spaces in Kennedy street”
  2. Supports holding negligent owners of blighted properties responsible

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Matthew Staed (4D01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “Also blighted properties are a big issue to me. Hold negligent landlords responsible, for real.”
  3. Pledges focus on clean alleys, sidewalks and tree boxes

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Matthew Staed (4D01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “I am very focused on the cleanliness of our public alleys, sidewalks, tree boxes.”
  4. Supports making transit more convenient than driving, not penalizing drivers

    Greater Greater Washington 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire: Matthew Staed (4D01)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

    “help drivers conclude that public transit or cycling is actually better and more convenient than driving”

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