District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5E

SMD 5E01

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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Ana Rodriguez

No party listed

The gist

Opposes allowing apartments on every residential street.
Supports prioritizing new housing along corridors and near transit.
Pledges resident input before development and zoning decisions.
Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or bike lanes.

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Opposes allowing apartments on every residential street.
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 do not believe apartments or sixplexes should automatically be allowed on every residential street in every neighborhood.”
Ana Rodriguez (5E01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports prioritizing new housing along corridors and near transit.
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 prioritize new housing along major corridors, near public transportation, and on underused or appropriately sized sites”
Ana Rodriguez (5E01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Pledges resident input before development and zoning decisions.
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 make sure residents have a voice before major development and zoning decisions are made.”
Ana Rodriguez (5E01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or 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
“No, I do not support removing parking and travel lanes to build dedicated bus lanes”
Ana Rodriguez (5E01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

Kyle Gardiner

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports new residential construction along North Capitol Street.
Led ANC 5E's push to redevelop Langston and Slater schools.
Supported reopening the Dunbar Aquatic Center and park repairs.
Supports District investment in safer streets for all users.

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Supports new residential construction along North Capitol Street.
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
“additional residential growth and development along North Capitol is essential to creating a more vibrant and accessible corridor”
Kyle Gardiner (5E01): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Led ANC 5E's push to redevelop Langston and Slater schools.
Re-Elect Kyle Gardiner for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 5E01
Campaign website · Kyle Gardiner campaign · kylegardiner.com
“leading ANC 5E’s call to advance the redevelopment of the vacant Langston and Slater schools for affordable and mixed-income housing”
Supported reopening the Dunbar Aquatic Center and park repairs.
Re-Elect Kyle Gardiner for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 5E01
Campaign website · Kyle Gardiner campaign · kylegardiner.com
“reopening the Dunbar Aquatic Center for the first summer since 2019”
Supports District investment in safer streets for all users.
Re-Elect Kyle Gardiner for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 5E01
Campaign website · Kyle Gardiner campaign · kylegardiner.com
“It is critical to ensure that the District invests in our streets so that they are safe and welcoming for everyone”

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