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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5D

SMD 5D03

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Term
2 years
Candidates
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.

Marcus C Thaw

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The gist

  • Supports new housing throughout the neighborhood, near bus lines first.
  • Supports accessory dwelling units on oversized lots.
  • Supports job access and youth programs to address crime's causes.
  • Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and bike lanes.
More about Marcus
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  1. Supports new housing throughout the neighborhood, near bus lines first.

    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

    “When it comes to new housing, the answer should be anywhere and everywhere”
    Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  2. Supports accessory dwelling units on oversized lots.

    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

    “there are plenty of oversized plots, which could easily provide space for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)”
    Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports job access and youth programs to address crime's causes.

    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 best way to address the problem is attacking the root-cause, which in my opinion is basically access to economic opportunities”
    Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  4. Supports replacing parking lanes with bus and 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 dedicated bus lanes”
    Marcus Thaw (5D03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

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