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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5A

SMD 5A03

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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.

Skylar Verastequi-Diaz

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Emily Singer Lucio

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The gist

  • Supports focusing new density near Metro and major corridors.
  • Opposes legalizing apartments in every part of every neighborhood.
  • Supports 15 percent affordable homes in each planning area.
  • Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and bike lanes.
More about Emily
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  1. Supports focusing new density near Metro and major corridors.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I would prioritize areas near Metro stations, major bus corridors, commercial corridors, and other locations where additional residents can be supported”
    Emily Singer Lucio (5A03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Opposes legalizing apartments in every part of every neighborhood.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I do not believe apartments should automatically be legal in every part of every District neighborhood.”
    Emily Singer Lucio (5A03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports 15 percent affordable homes in each planning area.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “I agree that 15 percent of all homes in a planning area should be affordable”
    Emily Singer Lucio (5A03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  4. Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and bike lanes.

    2026 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner candidate questionnaire: responses (data for GGWash's 2026 ANC Voter Guide)

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · greater-greater-washington.github.io

    “Yes, I support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
    Emily Singer Lucio (5A03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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