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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5B

SMD 5B03

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.

Elise Scott

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Jingwen Sun

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The gist

  • Supports zoning that allows ADUs, duplexes and small apartments.
  • Supports adding homes along 12th Street and Rhode Island Avenue.
  • Supports treating the 15 percent affordability target as a floor.
  • Supports replacing parking lanes with protected bike lanes.
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  1. Supports zoning that allows ADUs, duplexes and small apartments.

    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 advocate for zoning changes that allow accessory units, duplexes, triplexes, small apartment buildings, and additional family-sized homes throughout the neighborhood.”
    Jingwen Sun (5B03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports adding homes along 12th Street and Rhode Island Avenue.

    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 believe adding 210 units in ANC 5B03 is highly achievable, especially along 12th St NE and Rhode Island Ave NE.”
    Jingwen Sun (5B03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports treating the 15 percent affordability target as a floor.

    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

    “The 15% planning-area affordability target should be a floor, not a ceiling.”
    Jingwen Sun (5B03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  4. Supports replacing parking lanes with protected 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 protected bike lanes, and would introduce a resolution in support”
    Jingwen Sun (5B03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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