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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5D

SMD 5D02

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.

Public safety

  • Pete LoftusNo party listed

    • Supports policing paired with mental-health and addiction services.
  • Sebrena L. RhodesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Housing

  • Pete LoftusNo party listed

    • Supports new housing on underused commercial and industrial sites.
  • Sebrena L. RhodesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Pete LoftusNo party listed

    • Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or bike lanes.
  • Sebrena L. RhodesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Pete LoftusNo party listed

    • Supports more trash and recycling bins and cleanup staff.
  • Sebrena L. RhodesNo party listed

    No documented position found.

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