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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.

Public safety

  • Rachel WilliamsNo party listed

    • Proposes more speed humps and better Michigan Avenue signal timing.
  • John J. FeeleyNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Michael ChaneyNo party listed

    • Proposes more alley speed bumps and intersection safety reviews.

Education

Housing

  • Rachel WilliamsNo party listed

    • Supports new homes near Brookland Metro on 10th Street.
  • John J. FeeleyNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Michael ChaneyNo party listed

    • Supports by-right development over negotiated planned unit developments.

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

  • Rachel WilliamsNo party listed

    • Supports adding at least one dog park in 5B05.
  • John J. FeeleyNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Michael ChaneyNo party listed

    • Pledges to push DPR to resurface the Turkey Thicket track.

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