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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

Housing

  • Matt MalinowskiNo party listed

    • Supports a large mixed-use building on the vacant Mamo lot.
    • Supports legalizing sixplexes in the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.

  • Ada AvitabileNo party listed

    • Supports new homes on the vacant Joe Mamo lot.
    • Proposes eminent domain reviews of vacant lots and storefronts.

  • Karla M. LewisNo party listed

    • Pledges to advocate affordable housing for fixed-income residents.

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

  • Matt MalinowskiNo party listed

    • Supports prioritizing transit and biking over commuter traffic.

  • Ada AvitabileNo party listed

    • Proposes sealed trash containers in high-traffic areas.

  • Karla M. LewisNo party listed

    • Pledges to work with DC Water on Bloomingdale flooding.

Health & human services

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.