District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5B

SMD 5B05

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.

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Rachel Williams

No party listed

The gist

Supports new homes near Brookland Metro on 10th Street.
Proposes more speed humps and better Michigan Avenue signal timing.
Supports adding at least one dog park in 5B05.
Pledges a 5B05 youth program with mentoring, athletics and STEM.

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Supports new homes near Brookland Metro on 10th Street.
Rachel Williams for ANC 5B05: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Rachel for ANC · rachelforanc.com
“I believe there is an opportunity in SMD 5B05 to build new homes near the Brookland Metro in the unoccupied space on 10th Street”
Proposes more speed humps and better Michigan Avenue signal timing.
Rachel Williams for ANC 5B05: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Rachel for ANC · rachelforanc.com
“more speed humps on pedestrian crosswalks and improvements to the stoplights timing on Michigan Ave between Taylor St. and 13th St. NE”
Supports adding at least one dog park in 5B05.
Rachel Williams for ANC 5B05: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Rachel for ANC · rachelforanc.com
“I see a need for at least one dog park in SMD 5B05”
Pledges a 5B05 youth program with mentoring, athletics and STEM.
Rachel Williams for ANC 5B05: Where I Stand On The Issues
Campaign website · Rachel for ANC · rachelforanc.com
“I will work to create a youth program in SMD 5B05 with mentoring, athletics, STEM, reading and writing clubs, and family days.”

John J. Feeley

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

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Michael Chaney

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The gist

Pledges Taylor Street protected bike lane delivery in 2027.
Proposes more alley speed bumps and intersection safety reviews.
Pledges to push DPR to resurface the Turkey Thicket track.
Supports by-right development over negotiated planned unit developments.

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Pledges Taylor Street protected bike lane delivery in 2027.
Michael Chaney for 5B05 ANC
Campaign website · Michael Chaney for ANC Campaign · chaneyfor5b05.com
“I am committed to ensure the delivery of the Taylor Street protected bike lane in 2027”
Proposes more alley speed bumps and intersection safety reviews.
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
“Small, effective adjustments for these issues include implementation of more alley traffic bumps”
Michael Chaney (5B05): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Pledges to push DPR to resurface the Turkey Thicket track.
Michael Chaney for 5B05 ANC
Campaign website · Michael Chaney for ANC Campaign · chaneyfor5b05.com
“I will work with the Department of Parks and Recreation to see that the track at Turkey Thicket is resurfaced”
Supports by-right development over negotiated planned unit developments.
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 prefer that development in my ANC be by-right.”
Michael Chaney (5B05): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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