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Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, ANC 5E

SMD 5E03

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.

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Andrew WaksCampaign photo — Andrew Waks for ANC 5E03

Andrew Waks

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The gist

  • Pledges to push agencies to fix dangerous arterial streets.
  • Supports new housing on the vacant Mamo lot.
  • Supports building more homes to bring down prices.
  • Pledges to push for better transit access and reliability.
More about Andrew
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  1. Pledges to push agencies to fix dangerous arterial streets.

    Andrew Waks, ANC Commissioner of 5E03: Re-elect

    Campaign website · Andrew Waks campaign · andrewwaks.com

    “As ANC Commissioner, I will push city agencies to improve these dangerous streets and to enforce the law against reckless drivers.”
  2. Supports new housing 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

    “New housing can and should be built in SMD 5E03 on the long-vacant “Mamo lot” located at 1600 North Capitol St NW.”
    Andrew Waks (5E03): GGWash 2026 ANC candidate questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · Greater Greater Washington · ggwash.org

  3. Supports building more homes to bring down prices.

    Andrew Waks, ANC Commissioner of 5E03: Re-elect

    Campaign website · Andrew Waks campaign · andrewwaks.com

    “Building more homes and apartments can help bring down prices”
  4. Pledges to push for better transit access and reliability.

    Andrew Waks, ANC Commissioner of 5E03: Re-elect

    Campaign website · Andrew Waks campaign · andrewwaks.com

    “I will push the city to improve transit access and reliability in our neighborhood.”

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