District of Columbia

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5E

SMD 5E02

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
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.

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Matt Malinowski

No party listed

The gist

Supports a large mixed-use building on the vacant Mamo lot.
Supports prioritizing transit and biking over commuter traffic.
Supports legalizing sixplexes in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.
Supports growing housing to attract more local businesses.

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Supports a large mixed-use building on the vacant Mamo lot.
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
“a prominent empty corner lot at Florida, Q, and North Capitol NW (Mamo lot) that would benefit from a large mixed-use building”
Matt Malinowski (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports prioritizing transit and biking over commuter traffic.
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
“prioritizing space for frequent transit and safe biking over commuters driving through our neighborhood”
Matt Malinowski (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports legalizing sixplexes in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.
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, apartments should be legal in all parts of all the District’s neighborhoods, and I would introduce a resolution supporting the legalization of sixplexes”
Matt Malinowski (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports growing housing to attract more local 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
“supporting local businesses and helping grow housing, thereby attracting more businesses”
Matt Malinowski (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

Ada Avitabile

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to bring DOH and DPW rat-abatement pilots to 5E.
Proposes sealed trash containers in high-traffic areas.
Supports new homes on the vacant Joe Mamo lot.
Proposes eminent domain reviews of vacant lots and storefronts.

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Pledges to bring DOH and DPW rat-abatement pilots to 5E.
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 will work with DOH and DPW to make sure rodent abatement pilot programs target our area as quickly as possible.”
Ada Avitabile (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Proposes sealed trash containers in high-traffic 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
“I will write a proposal to purchase sealed trash containers for use in high-traffic areas in the ANC.”
Ada Avitabile (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Supports new homes on the vacant Joe Mamo lot.
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
“At the Joe Mamo lot (corner of Florida and North Cap).”
Ada Avitabile (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org
Proposes eminent domain reviews of vacant lots and storefronts.
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 will push where I can to ensure vacant lots and storefronts are considered for eminent domain to make way for housing”
Ada Avitabile (5E02): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

Karla M. Lewis

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges to advocate affordable housing for fixed-income residents.
Pledges to work with DC Water on Bloomingdale flooding.
Pledges to work with police against package theft and break-ins.

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Pledges to advocate affordable housing for fixed-income residents.
Karla M. Lewis: Issues
Campaign website · Karla M. Lewis campaign · karlamlewis4anc.wordpress.com
“Count on Karla to advocate for affordable housing, especially for those on fixed incomes or with growing family expenses.”
Pledges to work with DC Water on Bloomingdale flooding.
Karla M. Lewis: Issues
Campaign website · Karla M. Lewis campaign · karlamlewis4anc.wordpress.com
“Count on Karla to work with DC government, DC Water and others to help our SMD benefit from resources to alleviate flooding issues.”
Pledges to work with police against package theft and break-ins.
Karla M. Lewis: Issues
Campaign website · Karla M. Lewis campaign · karlamlewis4anc.wordpress.com
“Count on Karla to talk to the MPD and members of our community to help residents defend themselves against increasing threats”

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