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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5D

SMD 5D01

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1
Term
2 years
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1
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.

Austin Bowen

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The gist

  • Pledges to advocate for safer crosswalks and walkable areas.
  • Supports housing at the closed Motel 6 near Union Market.
  • Supports a welcoming neighborhood to retain residents and small businesses.
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  1. Pledges to advocate for safer crosswalks and walkable areas.

    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

    “If elected, I would advocate for safer crosswalks and other walkable areas.”
    Austin Bowen (5D01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports housing at the closed Motel 6 near Union Market.

    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

    “Converting this area into more housing that is affordable for more DC residents would be a very efficient use of this space.”
    Austin Bowen (5D01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports a welcoming neighborhood to retain residents and small businesses.

    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

    “we can increase the retention of residents who live in this area and stimulate business for the many small businesses”
    Austin Bowen (5D01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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