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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.

Housing

  • Ana RodriguezNo party listed

    • Opposes allowing apartments on every residential street.
    • Supports prioritizing new housing along corridors and near transit.
  • Kyle GardinerNo party listed

    • Supports new residential construction along North Capitol Street.
    • Led ANC 5E's push to redevelop Langston and Slater schools.

Roads & infrastructure

  • Ana RodriguezNo party listed

    • Opposes replacing parking lanes with bus or bike lanes.
  • Kyle GardinerNo party listed

    • Supports District investment in safer streets for all users.

Environment & parks

  • Ana RodriguezNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Kyle GardinerNo party listed

    • Supported reopening the Dunbar Aquatic Center and park repairs.

Government & transparency

  • Ana RodriguezNo party listed

    • Pledges resident input before development and zoning decisions.
  • Kyle GardinerNo party listed

    No documented position found.

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