District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5B

SMD 5B02

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Andrew Davis

No party listed

The gist

Opposes new housing in his single-member district.
Proposes making developers more responsible, citing luxury construction.
Supports more green space, which he calls the top issue.
Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or bike lanes.

More about Andrew

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Opposes new housing in his single-member district.
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 think new housing should be in my SMD”
Andrew Davis (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Proposes making developers more responsible, citing luxury construction.
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
“DC government needs to make developers more responsible if allowed to build. Currently all your seeeing is luxury.”
Andrew Davis (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports more green space, which he calls the top issue.
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
“Not enough green spaces”
Andrew Davis (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or 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
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes, and would introduce a resolution in opposition”
Andrew Davis (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

Ursula Higgins

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

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Bree Ryback

No party listed

The gist

Proposes more four-way stops, bump-outs, raised crosswalks and HAWK signals.
Supports more homes near Brookland Metro and the Providence site.
Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and bike lanes.
Pledges to press DGS and DPR to maintain local playgrounds.

More about Bree

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Proposes more four-way stops, bump-outs, raised crosswalks and HAWK signals.
Bree Ryback for ANC5B02: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Bree Ryback for ANC5B02 Campaign · breeforanc.com
“install infrastructure and traffic safety measures like more 4-way stops, curb bump-outs, raised crosswalks, and HAWK signals”
Supports more homes near Brookland Metro and the Providence site.
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
“Within my ANC, there is ample space for more homes near Brookland Metro, off Rhode Island Ave, and at the former Providence Hospital site.”
Bree Ryback (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
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”
Bree Ryback (5B02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Pledges to press DGS and DPR to maintain local playgrounds.
Bree Ryback for ANC5B02: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Bree Ryback for ANC5B02 Campaign · breeforanc.com
“I will work with local officials, DGS and DPR to ensure our ANC’s amenities and facilities stay clean, safe, and in working condition.”

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.